Ego
Shimonoseki
Popular places to visit
Tsunoshima Bridge
You can learn about the history of Shimonoseki with a visit to Tsunoshima Bridge. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park, a lovely green space in Shimonoseki. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Karato Fish Market
During your visit to Shimonoseki, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karato Fish Market. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.
Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium during your trip to Shimonoseki. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Sea Mall Shimonoseki
During your trip to Shimonoseki, you can do some window-shopping at Sea Mall Shimonoseki. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Shimonoseki Fish Market
During your visit to Shimonoseki, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Shimonoseki Fish Market. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's museums.
Things to do
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Mojiko, Karato, Tsunoshima & Motonosumi Shrine Day Trip | Fukuoka
Kitakyushu: Mizokami Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting
Mojiko, Karato Market, Kokura Castle & Miyajidake Shrine Day Tour
Fukuoka: Nostalgic Izakaya Tour in Kitakyushu's Kokura
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Ego
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
It was so convenient on a rainy day to return my rental car and check in to the hotel even in the rain. Then next day bullet train to Okayama also without getting wet on a rainy morning. Great section of restaurants inside the station building and beyond.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
Nice hotel and friendly staff. Great views.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Great breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Check out is 10am. Once you check out, you are not allowed to stay and sit in the lobby, or they will change you extra.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ego
Ozuki
You might consider checking out Road Station Kikugawa while you're exploring Ozuki and the larger Shimonoseki area.
