Travel in Yamaguchi
Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel · 関門トンネル人道
The Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel lets you walk beneath the strait from Shimonoseki towards Moji. Its 780-metre passage links Yamaguchi and Fukuoka prefectures.
Visitor information
Admission
Walking is free. Bicycles and mopeds cost ¥20 and must be pushed through the tunnel.
Opening hours
Open daily, 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., year-round. Facility operations or access restrictions may change; check official information before visiting.
What to see at Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
Take the elevator to the undersea passage
Take the elevator down at the Shimonoseki entrance to reach the undersea passage towards Moji. Walk beneath the sea to Fukuoka Prefecture on the other side.
How to get to Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
Take a Kokudo Line bus from bay 1 or 2 at Shimonoseki Station and get off at Mimosusogawa. Walk about a minute to the Shimonoseki pedestrian entrance. From Karato, use bay 6. The regular adult fare is ¥300 one way. Take the elevator down to the 780-metre passage to Moji. Before leaving, check outward and return buses for your date and the location of the return stop at Mimosusogawa.
Open the official Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel guide Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access Current Sanden Kotsu Kokudo Line fares
Visiting tips
Pedestrian entrance and bicycles
Use the pedestrian entrance, separate from the road and JR rail tunnels. Bicycles and mopeds cannot be ridden through; dismount and push them. Walking to Moji and back covers 1.56 kilometres inside the tunnel alone.
Questions about Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
Do I have to return to Shimonoseki after crossing the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel?
You can continue your trip from Moji or return through the same passage to Shimonoseki. A return walk covers 1.56 kilometres in the tunnel, plus the distance to the entrances on both sides.
Official sources
- Official sources ·
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- Open the official Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel guide ·
- Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access ·
- Current Sanden Kotsu Kokudo Line fares ·
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