GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Kanmon Strait
Kanmon Strait separates the western tip of Honshu from northern Kyushu. It connects the western Seto Inland Sea with waters toward the Sea of Japan / East Sea.
Fast Facts
- Shimonoseki lies on the Honshu side.
- Kitakyushu lies on the Kyushu side.
- Bridges and tunnels provide transport crossings across or beneath the natural passage.
Connected lessons
- Kanmon StraitMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Tsugaru StraitRelated places
- Korea Strait / Tsushima passagesRelated places
- Sea of Japan / East SeaRelated places
- Mount FujiRelated places