Historical significance Battle of Dan-no-ura Battle of Shimonoseki Straits Bombardment of Shimonoseki Treaty of Shimonoseki Transportation The New Kitakyushu Airport opened in Kitakyushu on March 16, 2006, and is expected to bring further prosperity in the form of increased tourism and trade to the area. Ferries from Shimonoseki Port International Terminal: The Kanpu ferry to Busan in South Korea The Orient ferry to Qingdao in China The Orient ferry to Shanghai in China See also Geological formation of the Japanese Islands Mekari Shrine References External links Kanmon straits guide Straits of Japan Straits of Asia Landforms of Fukuoka Prefecture Landforms of Yamaguchi Prefecture