Shimonoseki Osakaya Hotel

A Karato-area base on the site of a famed Edo-era teahouse

Site of the historic Osakaya

The hotel stands where the Osakaya, a renowned teahouse frequented by late-Edo revolutionaries, once stood; a stone marker in front tells its story. It sits in Inaricho, once Shimonoseki's foremost pleasure quarter along the old Kitaura-kaido road.

Walk to Karato Market

Karato Market, the Kaikyokan aquarium and the Kanmon Straits are all within walking distance, with Kamon Wharf and Akama Shrine close by.

Breakfast with fugu

Restaurant Flora on the 1st floor serves a choice of Japanese or Western breakfast; the Japanese set centers on fish and includes a fugu (pufferfish) dish.

Getting there

From the JR Shimonoseki Station east exit bus terminal, take a Sanden Kotsu bus about 10 min to Karato, then walk about 2 min (about 10 min by taxi)

Best for

Travelers who want to explore Karato Market and stroll the Kanmon Straits on foot

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Address

6-2 Akamacho📍 View on map

Phone

81-83-242-9818

Official website

https://oosakaya-h.com/