Shunan City: Factory Night Views of the Petrochemical Complex and Tokuyama Industrial Tourism

Shunan: The Sacred Ground of Factory Night Views Shining with Japan Night View Heritage Certification

Shunan City (formerly Tokuyama City) in Yamaguchi Prefecture is an industrial city concentrated with oil refining and chemical industry complexes. The factory night views created by those complexes are certified as "Japan Night View Heritage" and have become a sacred ground for factory night view enthusiasts.

Factory Night View Cruises

In Shunan City, "factory night view cruises" are operated to enjoy factory night views from aboard a boat. The view of the complex seen from the sea has a different flavor from land, allowing close-up experience of the fantastical industrial scenery with rising flames and steam.

Shunan Tokuyama Zoo and Jorakuji Temple

The city has "Shunan City Tokuyama Zoo," popular with families. Also, "Jorakuji Temple" founded in the Kamakura period is known as a famous plum spot, with many worshippers visiting in spring.

Murozumi and Hikari Sightseeing

"Murozumi Coast" in Hikari City adjacent to Shunan City is a beach spot with the Seto Inland Sea's beautiful white sandy beaches and transparent sea. It bustles with swimmers in summer.

Access

Convenient access from JR Tokuyama Station (Shinkansen stop). Also accessible from Hiroshima and Hakata by Shinkansen in approximately 30–40 minutes.