Timeline
09:00
Enter the Chōfu Mōri Residence as it opens. The manor house and its gardens were built in 1903 for the ruling Mori family and are spacious enough to explore without feeling rushed.
09:45
Take your time wandering the grounds. The estate was designed to be a secluded retreat, encircled by trees and a small mountain to keep the outside world at bay.
10:15
Exit the main manor area and head toward the Chofu Garden. This elegant Japanese garden was built for a chief retainer of the Mori clan and offers a peaceful contrast to the grandeur of the main house.
Local tip
The residence is open from 09:00 to 17:00. Arriving at opening time ensures you have the quietest experience before afternoon crowds arrive.
Check before you go
- The Chōfu Mōri Residence is open 09:00-17:00.
- Admission is ¥200.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Shimonoseki (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).