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

Shimonoseki in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3557
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shimonoseki in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3557
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Shimonoseki

Plane

When flying to Shimonoseki, you’ll arrive at Kitakyushu Kokura (KKJ), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Shimonoseki, you’ll arrive at Kitakyushu Kokura (KKJ), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Shimonoseki

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Airlines serving Shimonoseki

Lufthansa
Good (4,624 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,931 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,747 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (709 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (493 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shimonoseki

Most booked hotels in Shimonoseki

Premier Hotel Mojiko
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,962+
Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,870+
Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Kuko
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,255+
Jr Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,180+
Dormy Inn Premium Shimonoseki Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,684+
Hotel Relief Kokura Station
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 2,921+

Hiring a car in Shimonoseki

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509. 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, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509. 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, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.