Located on Honshu, Japan's largest and most populous island, Shimonoseki is a hidden gem with a proud samurai heritage. It is also a culinary wonder, famous for its fugu (pufferfish) delicacy. Epicureans should be sure to sample the dish at the Karato Market that overlooks the Kanmon Straits. Spend time reflecting at the Akama shrine or the Kozanji Temple, one of the oldest temples in the country.