The waiting area is located in front of the Shin-Shimo Gallery. This isn't a separate room, but simply a bench in the spacious concourse of the station.
Nearby, you'll find a street piano and a monument of fugu (blowfish) hot pot.
The gallery was closed and rather deserted on the day of the photo.
By the way, the locals often refer to Shin-Shimonoseki Station as "Shin-Shimo."





