Karato
Karato is the downtown area of the city of Shimonoseki, Japan. Located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, it is known for its fish market.
Main sightseeing spots and institutions
Sightseeing
- Former British Consulate
- Former Akita Company Building : Shimonoseki Tour Information Center
- Nabe-cho Post Office
- Akama Shrine
- Kameyama Hachiman Shrine
- Kanmon Straits
- Dan-no-ura
- Entrance to the Kanmon Roadway Tunnel
- , amusement park
Others
- Shimonoseki City Hall
- Arcaport development area
Festivals
- Shimonoseki Kaikyo Festival
- Kanmon Kaikyo Fireworks Festival
- Shimonoseki Bakan Festival
- Shimonoseki Kaikyo Marathon
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
- Nearby stations
- *Shimonoseki Station
- Nearby Shinkansen stations
- *Shin-Shimonoseki Station