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Kaikyo Yume Tower
A breathtaking 360 panoramic view in front of your eyes.
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Opened in July of 1996, “Kaikyo Yume Tower” is a 153m tall tower located on the Kanmon Straits. It is known as a landmark of Shimonoseki.
Aboard a transparent elevator, visitors are sent to a 143m tall observatory in just 70 seconds. The observatory is made of 3 layers of spherical glass, and offers a 360 panoramic grand view of the Kanmon straits, Setouchi Ocean, Ganryu-jima Island, Hibikinada Sea, and the Kyushu Islands at the opposite of the horizon. Visitors can come at any hour of the day and enjoy views that change according to the time of day, such as the sunset along the horizon.
Inside the tower is an AR Experience (Augmented reality). If visitors download a special app and use it in spaces and windows within the tower, visitors can see “Yume-tan”, the Kaikyo Yume Tower mascot character guide the tower. Experience the past and future of Shimonoseki.
The tower is designated as a “Lover’s Sanctuary”, and a popular location to go on a date.
The 28th floor has a shrine dedicated to love. At night, it is lit up in bright lights.
Highlights
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A spherical observatory which is the world’s first.
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A 360 panoramic view from the observatory.
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Designated as the “Lover’s Sanctuary”, and has a shrine dedicated to love.
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Keep an eye out for lighting changes depending on the day of the week, and other events.
Photos
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![West Japan’s highest tower inspired by a lighthouse.]()
West Japan’s highest tower inspired by a lighthouse.
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![Lighting depends on the day of week, and events.]()
Lighting depends on the day of week, and events.
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![The tower is lit in cold hues from April to September, and warm hues from October to March.]()
The tower is lit in cold hues from April to September, and warm hues from October to March.
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![A busy day around the tower during “Shimonoseki Bakan Matsuri”]()
A busy day around the tower during “Shimonoseki Bakan Matsuri”
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![Seeing the “Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival” is a delight.]()
Seeing the “Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival” is a delight.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 海峡ゆめタワー
- Postal Code
- 750-0018
- Address
- 3-3-1 Buzendacho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi
- Telephone
- 083-231-5877（9:30am-5:00pm）
- Closed
- Final Saturday on January
- Business Hours
- 9:30am-9:30pm（Admission allowed until 9:00pm）
- Admission
- Adults 600 yen, Elementary / Middle-School Students 300 yen
- Access
- 10 minute walk from JR Shimonoseki Station
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)