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Ganryūjima

巌流島

This tiny island was the site of an epic samurai duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojirō, two master swordsmen. Kanmon Kisen runs ferries from Karato Pier (ten minutes, ¥900 round-trip).

Getting there: off the southern coast

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Sea Mall
シーモール
One of the biggest shopping centers in western Japan, with 170 stores including Best Denki and DeoDeo (electronics), Daimaru (department store), and Daiso (¥100 knick-knacks), as well as loads of restaurants.
Hours vary by store
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Kaikyō Yume Tower
海峡ゆめタワー
Standing 153 meters tall, the Kaikyou Yume Tower features an observation deck in the glass sphere at the top, with panoramic views over the city and the Kanmon Straits. Internet access is available at the Yamaguchi International Exchange Association (Tu-Su 10:00-20:00).
Closed · opens 9:30 amObservation deck ¥600 adults, ¥300 children
Drink
Daimaru
大丸下関店
Old department store. Aside from the many restaurants clustered herein, there's a Starbucks (Su-Th 08:00-17:00, F Sa to 22:00) for coffee hounds and a beer garden on the 8th floor rooftop garden (late May to early September: 17:30-21:00) with bar food and all-you-can-drink for ¥3300.
Eat
Yabure Kabure
やぶれかぶれ
Fugu in the boozing district — look for the big blue & white fugu head out front.
Closed · opens 11 amLunch sets from ¥3100; dinner ¥5250-12,600