Chofu in Shimonoseki City is an atmospheric castle town that has been a stage for history since ancient times. Samurai residences from the Edo period still remain, and walking through the old streets lined with earthen walls makes you feel as if you have slipped back in time to the Edo period. Dotted with spots like Kozanji Temple, which holds a national treasure, and the Chofu Mori Residence with its beautiful garden, you can quietly enjoy the depth of history. Recently, modern cafes and general stores renovating traditional buildings have increased, allowing you to enjoy a city walk that blends good old traditions with new sensibilities. It is the best place to step away from the city hustle and touch the sophisticated “samurai culture.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Chofu in Shimonoseki City is an atmospheric castle town that has been a stage for history since ancient times. Samurai residences from the Edo period still remain, and walking through the old streets lined with earthen walls makes you feel as if you have slipped back in time to the Edo period. Dotted with spots like Kozanji Temple, which holds a national treasure, and the Chofu Mori Residence with its beautiful garden, you can quietly enjoy the depth of history. Recently, modern cafes and general stores renovating traditional buildings have increased, allowing you to enjoy a city walk that blends good old traditions with new sensibilities. It is the best […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1335],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-yamaguchi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n