Shimonoseki travel guide
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You're Going to Love Shimonoseki
With a population of 245,786, Shimonoseki is the largest city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
When to visit Shimonoseki
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shimonoseki in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Shimonoseki, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Shimonoseki
Plane
When flying to Shimonoseki, you’ll arrive at Kitakyushu Kokura (KKJ), which is located 15 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Shimonoseki
Where to stay in popular areas of Shimonoseki
Most booked hotels in Shimonoseki
Hiring a car in Shimonoseki
Expect to pay ₹ 93 per litre in Shimonoseki (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,120 and ₹ 1,493. The most frequently booked car type in Shimonoseki is Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.