Ego Travel Guide
Shimonoseki
Popular places to visit
Tsunoshima Bridge
You can learn about the history of Shimonoseki with a visit to Tsunoshima Bridge. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park, a lovely green space in Shimonoseki. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Karato Fish Market
During your visit to Shimonoseki, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karato Fish Market. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.
Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium during your trip to Shimonoseki. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Sea Mall Shimonoseki
During your trip to Shimonoseki, you can do some window-shopping at Sea Mall Shimonoseki. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Shimonoseki Fish Market
During your visit to Shimonoseki, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Shimonoseki Fish Market. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's museums.
Things to do
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Explore Mojiko Port Cruise & Straits Adventure
Kitakyushu 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Ego
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Triple beds was nice and the view from the room was beautiful. It was very easy access from the station. We wish we could use the swimming facility within the price.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Convenient location and clean room. Access to the lounge is a nice touch.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Lots of comics and free food and drinks!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Premier Hotel Mojiko
Amazing view
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
Room was a little worn out but actually lended to the old European style they were going for, garden view from room was pretty good but very nice from the all-day restaurant during breakfast buffer (which also had a great selection of Japanese and Western food), would be good if they had a coin laundry ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ego
Ozuki
You might consider checking out Road Station Kikugawa while you're exploring Ozuki and the larger Shimonoseki area.
