First Sunrise (Ovijon Strait Yume Tower)

First Sunrise (Ovijon Strait Yume Tower)

Event Overview

A 153m tower towering over Kaikyō Messe Shimonoseki. On October 1, 2006, it was designated as a "Sacred Place for Lovers." On January 1, the tower opens early in the morning as a special event. Visitors can view the first sunrise of the year from the observation room on the 30th floor at 143m above ground. Operating hours are from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM (last admission at 6 PM). *Regular hours resume from January 2.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Orvision Strait Yume Tower
  • Address:   
  • 3-3-1 Buemaeda-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Shimonoseki Station → 7-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
5km 15 minutes from Shimonoseki IC on China Road via Prefectural Road No. 57
  • Phone Number:   
  • 083-231-5877 (Orvijon Strait Yume Tower)
  • Parking Number:   
150 units/2 hours free only for tower users (only for Strait Messe parking lot), 30 minutes after 100 yen

Event Period

  • January 1, 2026 (Thursday, Holiday)

Price

Tower entrance fee Adults 600 yen, children (elementary and junior high school students) 300 yen, 65 years and older and high school students 300 yen (identification card required)

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


First sunrise seen from Orvision Strait Yume Tower

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