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 to Moji. The 780 m passage links Yamaguchi and Fukuoka prefectures.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Walking is free. Bicycles and mopeds cost JPY 20 and must be pushed through the tunnel.
Opening hours and closed days
The tunnel opens daily from 06:00 to 22:00 year-round. Operations may change or access may be restricted; check official guidance before visiting.
What can I see at Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel?
Take the lift to the underwater passage
Take the lift down at the Shimonoseki entrance to reach the passage towards Moji. Walk beneath the sea to Fukuoka Prefecture on the opposite side.
How to get to Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
From Shimonoseki Station stand 1 or 2, take a National Route Line bus to Mimosusogawa. Walk about 1 minute to the Shimonoseki pedestrian entrance. From Karato, use stand 6. Adult fare: JPY 300 one way. Take the lift down to the 780 m pedestrian passage to Moji. Before leaving, check both travel-day buses and the return boarding-stop location at Mimosusogawa.
Open the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel’s official guide Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access Sanden Kotsu current National Route Line fares
Before you visit
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 km inside the tunnel alone.
Questions about Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
Must I return to Shimonoseki after crossing the tunnel?
You can continue your trip from Moji or return through the same passage to Shimonoseki. A return walk covers 1.56 km inside the tunnel, excluding access to either entrance.
Sources and dates checked
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- Open the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel’s official guide ·
- Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access ·
- Sanden Kotsu current National Route Line fares ·
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