Mihonoseki Harbour – 美保関

Though access by public transportation is limited, the small historic harbour of Mihonoseki is well worth a visit. Mihonoseki flourished as a port for Kitamae-bune ships carrying goods to places like Osaka and Tokyo during the Edo period. Mihonoseki has also been an important connecting point between Japan and the Asian continent.

Surrounded by an abundance of nature and offering a wonderful view of Mt. Daisen, Mihonoseki remains just as Lafcadio Hearn described it many decades ago. Read the following articles to learn more about this small harbour town.

Access	Located 30km from central Matsue, Mihonoseki Harbour can be reached by Ichibata Bus from JR Matsue Station (Manbara Line) (Japanese) . Change at Mihonoseki Bus Terminal to a Mihonoseki Community Bus (Japanese) (TEL: 0852-72-3119). 80 minutes.