Kanmon Strait From Mojiko
About the Kanmon Strait Camera
The Kanmon Strait is the narrow channel that separates Kyushu from Honshu, with Mojiko on the Kyushu side and Shimonoseki barely a kilometre away across the water. This 4K camera films from the Mojiko side and, unusually, streams live audio, so the ships' horns come through as they pass.
It is one of the busiest waterways in Japan. Hundreds of vessels a day thread through the strait, from coastal freighters to large cargo ships, and the current runs hard enough that transit is carefully managed. The Kanmon Bridge arches overhead between the two shores.
Mojiko itself is worth the look. The district around the station is known as Mojiko Retro, a cluster of preserved early twentieth-century buildings from the port's heyday, and the waterfront promenade faces straight out onto the shipping lane. The operator notes the night exposure is set a little bright so vessels stay visible after dark.
Highlights & Nearby
- •Watch for: constant shipping traffic, the Kanmon Bridge, ships' horns on the live audio, vessels visible at night
- •Nearby: Mojiko Retro, Kanmon Bridge, Shimonoseki across the strait, the Kanmon pedestrian tunnel
- •Note: streams in 4K with live sound; the picture runs about 20 to 30 seconds behind real time
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kanmon Strait camera live?
Yes, in 4K with live audio. The operator notes a delay of roughly 20 to 30 seconds.
What is the Kanmon Strait?
The narrow channel between Kyushu and Honshu, separating Mojiko in Kitakyushu from Shimonoseki, and one of Japan's busiest shipping lanes.
Can you hear the ships?
Yes. This camera streams live sound specifically so the ships' horns are audible.
What is Mojiko Retro?
The preserved early twentieth-century port district around Mojiko Station, dating from the harbour's commercial peak.
