クルーズ振興・port_information　Port of Tokuyama-Kudamatsu

The Port of Tokuyamakudamatsu is located in the middle of the coast of the Seto Inland Sea in Yamaguchi Prefecture and has been used as a natural port convenient for berthing for many years. Surrounded by Kasado Island and Ozu Island, this port enjoys a good location within walking distance from JR Tokuyama Station.

Overview of Port Facilities

Port Area Information

Port Area Tourist Information

Main Attractions

Tokuyama Zoo

The zoo uses primarily a system of cage-type animal houses located next to one another so that even small children can easily get around and see all the animals. Improvements have also been made so that visitors can see the animals from as close a distance as possible. Informative panels installed in front of each of the animals provide clear explanations so that everyone can understand them better.

• Access：　10 min by car
• Season：　Year-round
• Location：　5846 Tokuyama, Shunan City
• Hours：　9:00 - 17:00　Closed Tuesdays.
• Fee：　General: 410 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen / Infants: Free
• Parking：　Cars:Yes / Buses:Yes
• Remarks：　Group discounts are available.

Kawasaki Kannon, Oppai Kannon

The wonder-working Kannon (goddess of mercy) is also goddess of safe childbirth and breast milk. A temple fair is held at this temple on the 17th of each month, with gifts of free food and drink to worshippers. The temple is particularly busy with worshippers during the spring cherry blossom and autumn maple leaf seasons.

• Access：　15 min by car
• Season：　Year-round
• Location：　2-1 Kawasaki, Shunan City
• Hours：　Can be viewed any time.
• Fee：　Free
• Parking：　Cars: Yes　Buses: Yes
• Remarks：　A temple festival is held on the 17th of each month.

Remains of the Kaiten Training Base/Kaiten Memorial Museum on Ozushima

The Kaiten human torpedoes were created near the end of the Pacific War as a special attack weapon consisting of a torpedo loaded with explosives and piloted by a human operator to strike enemy ships. A training base for the special attack unit members was located in Ozushima. Many elite youth around 20 years of age came here from around Japan, and after undergoing harsh training, left from here on attacks. This facility is intended so that people will remember the history of the Kaiten human torpedoes and continue to pass on their story to future generations.

• Access：　18 min by high-speed ferry + 10 min on foot
• Season：　Year-round
• Location：　1960 Ozushima, Shunan City
• Hours：　8:30 - 16:30 Closed on Wednesdays (or the following day when Wednesday is a holiday) and Dec. 29 - Jan. 3.
• Fee：　300 yen　*Free for students under the age of 18 and infants.
• Parking：　No
• Remarks：　Group price (30 persons or more) 240 yen

Ito Memorial Park

The first prime minister of Japan, Hirobumi Ito, was born and spent his early years in Hikari City (formerly Yamato Town). In addition to the house where he was born, the park contains a museum that exhibits furniture that Duke Ito used at Sorokaku, his second home in Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as his dress uniform and other clothing, inkstones and brushes, the small Buddha statue that he always carried with him, and other items. The park also shows a video that introduces his life and belongings. There is also the former residence of Duke Ito, the basic design of which he created himself.

• Access：　25 min by car
• Season：　Year-round
• Location：　2250-1 Tsukari, Hikari City
• Hours：　9:00 - 17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
• Fee：　Adults: 250 yen　High school students and younger: Free
• Remarks：　Group prices (20 persons or more) Adults: 200 yen

Chogen  no Sato

Chogen no Sato preserves the beautiful nature, history, and culture of the Tokuji area, and lets visitors trace the steps of the Buddhist priest Chogen. It reproduces the nostalgic atmosphere of a mountain village, where visitors can experience papermaking, woodworking, and bamboo and paper craftwork. There is also a cultural museum and gallery, and this facility can be enjoyed by people of many ages.

• Access：　70 min by car
• Season：　Year-round
• Location：　1137 Tokuji Fukadani, Yamaguchi City
• Hours：　May - October: 9:30 - 17:00 / November - April: 9:30 - 16:30
• Fee：　Adults: 500 yen Children: 300 yen
• Parking：　Cars: Yes Buses: Yes
• Remarks：　Group prices (20 persons or more) Adults: 400 yen Children: 200 yen