Karato

Area in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Karato (唐戸) is the downtown area of the city of Shimonoseki, Japan. Located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, it is known for its fish market.[1]

Karato area

Main sightseeing spots and institutions

Sightseeing

Others

  • Shimonoseki City Hall
  • Arcaport development area

Festivals

  • Shimonoseki Kaikyo Festival (May)
  • Kanmon Kaikyo Fireworks Festival (August)
  • Shimonoseki Bakan Festival (August)
  • Shimonoseki Kaikyo Marathon (November)

Transportation

Ferries

  • The Kanpu ferry from Shimonoseki Port International Terminal to Busan in South Korea regularly.
  • The Orient ferry from Shimonoseki Port International Terminal to Qingdao in China regularly.
  • The Orient ferry from Shimonoseki Port International Terminal to Shanghai in China regularly.

Trains

Buses

Sanden Kotsu runs frequent local buses to the Karato area.

See also

References

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