Shimonoseki campaign; Shimonoseki bombardment
Historical term for the 1863–1864 military action by Western powers against the Chōshū domain at Shimonoseki. Also known as 馬関戦争.
See also: 馬関戦争
The Shimonoseki campaign was an armed conflict between the Chōshū domain and Western powers.
Alternate name for the same event, using the older place name 馬関 (Bakan) for Shimonoseki.
From 下関 (Shimonoseki, the location) + 戦争 (war). The name refers to the 1863–1864 military campaign.