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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shimonoseki travel guide

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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 September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4459
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shimonoseki in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4459
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 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Shimonoseki from India departs from Chennai and takes around 29h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Shimonoseki, you’ll arrive at Kitakyushu Kokura (KKJ), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Shimonoseki from India departs from Chennai and takes around 29h 10m.

Airports near Shimonoseki

KKJKitakyushu Kokura
FUKFukuoka
HSGSaga

Airlines serving Shimonoseki

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shimonoseki

Most booked hotels in Shimonoseki

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Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,623+
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Premier Hotel Mojiko
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,960+
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Quintessa Hotel Kokura Comic & Books
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,026+
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Jr Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,671+
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Dormy Inn Premium Shimonoseki
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,314+
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Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,917+
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Hiring a car in Shimonoseki

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Shimonoseki is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Shimonoseki is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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