scenic viewpoint
Mount Misen (Miyajima)
The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Shūnan
Yamaguchi, Japan · Asia
About Shūnan
Shūnan sits on the route: 15 minutes from Kudamatsu, 50km from Mount Misen (Miyajima).
Shūnan is in Yamaguchi, Japan, with about 150,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kudamatsu, about 9 km away.
Shūnan (周南市, Shūnan-shi) is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023, the city had an estimated population of 137,019 in 6828 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 656.29 square kilometres (253.39 sq mi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Shūnan?
Within an hour or so of Shūnan: Mount Misen (Miyajima) (50 km), Miyajima Island (51 km), Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima) (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Shūnan?
The nearest famous roads are Shimanami Kaido and Shikoku Karst.
Where is Shūnan?
Shūnan is in Yamaguchi, Japan, about 9 km from Kudamatsu.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 149,632
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Yamaguchi
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.0805, 131.8256
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Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Shūnan
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Miyajima Island
A sacred island home to the floating Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate rising from the sea.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima)
A Shinto shrine on Miyajima Island famous for its iconic floating torii gate that appears to hover above the water at high tide.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Shūnan
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 50 kmMount Misen (Miyajima)The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
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