Introduction of Destinations for Cruises Based on a survey conducted by the Setouchi Promotion Coordination Council

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(No.1 wharf)50,000 tons (Arcaport)50,000 tons Scale of Pier (Choshu Dejima)110,000 tons. From April 2018, 220,000 ton class will be possible Ferry/barge (Ferry) Yes ・ No / (Barge) Yes ・ No 1 Port Summary Shimonoseki City Port and Harbor Bureau Promotion Division

General Information (TEL)+81-83-231-1277 (MAIL)[email protected]..jp

(URL)http://www.shimonoseki-port.com/e/index.htm (No.1 wharf) walk 10 minutes Transportation & time to central city (Arcaport) Bus 5 minutes areas (Choshu Dejima) Taxi 12 minutes / Bus 30 minutes

(No.1 wharf) walk 10 minutes to 2 Secondary Transport (Arcaport)Sanden Transport Kaikyokan mae/1 to 5 minute walk, get on then to Transportation & time to nearest Shimonoseki Station (Choshu Dejima) station Taxi 6 minutes to Hatabu Station Sanden Transport Akada Shogakko Mae / 5 minute walk, then 30 minutes on the bus to Shimonoseki Station

(Bus) No. 1 wharf 30 Arcaport 30 ※maximum 10 in the past Parking Choshu Dejima 100 ※maximum 52 in the past

(Taxi Pool) Yes ・ No CIQ Acceptance (Customs, Immigration, Quarantine) Can process/General information same as above 3 Procedures at Port /General Information ・Setting up an Information Corner(Tourist Information Office) tourism information, arrange taxis, etc. ・Complimentary shuttle bus ・Set up currency exchange Other facilities, services, etc. ・Set up free Wi-Fi spots when cruise ship anchors(maximum 100 devices) ・Arrange guides for product sales (severala volunteer interpreters) ・Multilingual guide books available (English, Korean, Chinese (traditional/simplified)) ・Kanmon Kaikyo, Castle Town Chofu, Kaikyokan Aquarium, Ganryujima, Tsunoshima ・Kanmon Kaikyo Fireworks Festival, Shimonoseki Kaikyo Festival, Shimonoseki Bakan Festival Main Tourist Spots & Attractions ・, Market, Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel ,Mt. Hinoyama Park ・Hot Springs (Kawatana, Ichinomata) blow fish, angler, squid ・Seasonal flowers and flower trees Tourist Spots & ・Meiji Restoration, Genpei Battle, the battle between Musashi and Kojiro, and other 4 Attractions historical facts. etc. Shimonoseki Tourism and Convention Association Contact Information for Tourism (TEL)+81-83-223-1144 (MAIL)Use email form from website Associations (URL)http://www.stca-kanko.or.jp/ Traditional performing arts showcase, welcome ceremony, greetings by the Mayor, presentation of flowers, welcome memorial plaque, presentation of gifts, entertain with Welcome Event blow fish hot pot, welcome and send-off banners by fishing boats, brass band performance, paper tape throwing, local characters, tourist desk, sale of local products, send off by Lumica at night, rental cycles, etc. Welcome Events 5 (Omotenashi ) General information same as above Contact Information for Welcome (TEL) (MAIL) Events

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・2014 Awarded the "Cruise of the Year Special Award", a first for the Kyushu and Yamaguchi region. ・July 12 2016 Chinese cruise liner Glory Sea arrived in for the first time (maiden voyage) ・July 8 2016 Legend of the Seas arrives for the first time to ・October 18, 2016 MSC Lirica arrives for the first time to Yamaguchi prefecture Past Accomplishments, Sales Points, ・In 2016, established a Shimonoseki Port Cruise Acceptance Council by a public and Others etc. private establishment. Sales committee, transportation sub committee and other 6 committees were established. ・Conducted hospitality in cooperation with neighboring municipalities (Nagato City, Sanyo Onoda City, Mine City, Ube City) as well as Shimonoseki. ・July 17, 18 2016 At the time when the cruise liner Nippon Maru arrived, the "Shimonoseki Marine Day Festa" and "Shimonoseki Restoration Festival" were held at the same time. Local citizens and passengers enjoyed bon odori dance and it encouraged hospitality and exchange through mutual participation. ・Implemented cruise ship tours for local citizens and set up local citizen cruises.