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Kaikyo Yume Tower

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Kaikyo Yume Tower

Sweeping 360-degree views.

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Since opening in July 1996, the 153-meter-tall Kaikyo Yume Tower overlooking the Kanmon Strait has become a beloved landmark of Shimonoseki.

A glass elevator takes just 70 seconds to reach the observation deck, one of the highest in Japan at 143 meters. The spherical, three-level glass observation deck offers sweeping 360-degree views of the Seto Inland Sea, the Kanmon Strait, Ganryujima Island, the Hibikinada Sea (Sea of Japan), and Kyushu across the strait. The scenery changes from morning to afternoon and evening, with shifting light and shadows and sunsets over the sea.

The tower also features an augmented reality (AR) experience. Download the app and point your device around the observation deck or toward its windows, and Yumetan, Kaikyo Yume Tower’s mascot, will guide you through the tower. Explore Shimonoseki across time, from its past to its future.

The tower has been designated a “Lovers’ Sanctuary” and is also a popular date spot. A matchmaking shrine is located on the 28th floor. At night, the tower is illuminated in vibrant colors.

Highlights

  • The world’s first fully glazed spherical observation deck at the top of a tower.
  • Take in 360-degree panoramic views from the observation deck.
  • Designated a “Lovers’ Sanctuary,” the tower also has a matchmaking shrine.
  • Look for the different illumination colors, which change depending on the day of the week and special events.

Photos

  • Western Japan’s tallest tower, designed to resemble a lighthouse

    Western Japan’s tallest tower, designed to resemble a lighthouse

  • The illumination colors vary by day of the week and special event

    The illumination colors vary by day of the week and special event

  • The base of the tower is lit in cool colors from April through September and warm colors from October through March

    The base of the tower is lit in cool colors from April through September and warm colors from October through March

  • The area around the tower comes alive during the Shimonoseki Bakan Festival

    The area around the tower comes alive during the Shimonoseki Bakan Festival

  • The Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival is especially impressive from the observation deck

    The Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival is especially impressive from the observation deck

Reviews

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  • Linda Liao
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    As the boat slowly pulled away from Mojiko Port and headed back toward central Fukuoka in the sea breeze, the Kanmon Straits looked especially enchanting after nightfall. In the distance, Kaikyo Yume Tower shimmered in the darkness like a lighthouse guarding the straits. Nearby, the Ferris wheel was also lit up in colorful lights, and as the boat moved along, the city lights reflected and flickered on the water.

  • BobbyJenny
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    Seen from far away on the opposite shore, Kaikyo Yume Tower rises high above the city, its slender form standing out prominently beside the coastline. Looking across the Kanmon Straits, boats come and go on the water, blending with the distant cityscape to create a sweeping view.

    Although I didn't go up to the observation deck this time and only admired it from afar on the opposite shore, I could still feel the tower's distinctive presence.

  • Tina Lin
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    The tower looks even more atmospheric at night when it's all lit up compared to during the day.

Details

Name in Japanese
海峡ゆめタワー
Postal Code
750-0018
Address
3-3-1 Buzenda-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Phone
083-231-5877 (9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
Closed on
The fourth Saturday in January
Hours
9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. (last admission at 9:00 p.m.)
Admission
Adults: ¥750; high school students: ¥380; elementary and junior high school students: ¥350; seniors age 65 and over: ¥380
High school students and seniors must present proof of age.
Access
10-minute walk from JR Shimonoseki Station
Official website
Official website (Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa