KAIKYO YUME TOWER
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan
- Category
- Viewpoint
- Duration
- 30-60 min
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:30-21:30 · Last entry 21:00; closed on the fourth Saturday of January
- Ticket Price
- Adult: JPY 750 · Child: JPY 350 elementary and junior high · 10% off for groups of 30+; a 2-hour parking voucher comes with entry
- Address
- 3-3-1 Buzenda-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 750-0018, Japan
- Coordinates
- 33.9400, 130.9400
Introduction
Kaikyo Yume Tower rises on the Honshu side at Shimonoseki, beside JR Shimonoseki Station rather than at Moji-ko. Completed in 1996, it stands 153 metres tall and is capped at 143 metres by a spherical all-glass observatory, the first of its kind in the world and the tallest free-standing tower in western Japan. A glass lift takes 40 seconds to the top, where a 360-degree view takes in cargo traffic on the Kanmon Strait, the Kanmon Bridge, Moji-ko across the water and, on clear days, Tsunoshima. After dark, 611 lamps light the tower in a colour that changes by weekday, making it the most visible landmark in the city's night skyline. The 28th floor holds a matchmaking shrine and the Bell of the Future, part of the 2006 designation as Yamaguchi's first Lovers' Sanctuary, while the 29th has a sky restaurant. Below are Kaikyo Messe and the Buzenda dining streets, and Karato Market, Akama Shrine and the Ganryu-jima ferry all sit on the same walking route.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:30-21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30-21:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30-21:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30-21:30 |
| Friday | 09:30-21:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30-21:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30-21:30 |
Last entry 21:00; closed on the fourth Saturday of January
Ticket Information
| Adult | JPY 750 |
|---|---|
| Child | JPY 350 elementary and junior high |
| Student | JPY 380 high school |
| Senior | JPY 380 age 65+ with ID |
10% off for groups of 30+; a 2-hour parking voucher comes with entry
Transportation
7-10 min from JR Shimonoseki Station
Local bus from the station to Buzenda
Paid lots beside the tower; 2-hour voucher with entry
FAQ
What are the opening hours of KAIKYO YUME TOWER?
Monday: 09:30-21:30; Tuesday: 09:30-21:30; Wednesday: 09:30-21:30; Thursday: 09:30-21:30; Friday: 09:30-21:30; Saturday: 09:30-21:30; Sunday: 09:30-21:30; Last entry 21:00; closed on the fourth Saturday of January
How much is the admission for KAIKYO YUME TOWER?
Adult: JPY 750; Child: JPY 350 elementary and junior high; Student: JPY 380 high school; Senior: JPY 380 age 65+ with ID; 10% off for groups of 30+; a 2-hour parking voucher comes with entry
How long should I spend at KAIKYO YUME TOWER?
A typical visit takes 30-60 min.
How do I get to KAIKYO YUME TOWER?
Subway: 7-10 min from JR Shimonoseki Station; Bus: Local bus from the station to Buzenda; Driving/Parking: Paid lots beside the tower; 2-hour voucher with entry
