Shima
Japan · Mie-kenJP
City in Kansai, Japan
Shima is a city in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 45,073 in 22,511 households and a population density of 251 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 179.67 square kilometres (69.37 sq mi). Shima hosted the 2016 G7 Summit.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 54,694
- Coordinates
- 34.333, 136.833
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Shima
Located in Mie-ken, Japan, Shima is best described as a compact city. The headcount is close to 54,694. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect wellness, culture and family to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Shima
Wellness in Shima
(3)Looking for wellness? Shima has Spa, Turkish Baths and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Shima's own activity tags.
Culture in Shima
(1)Shima records Art Galleries under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Shima. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Shima
(1)The family shortlist for Shima: Aquariums. Everything listed here comes from what Shima is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Shima
(1)Under nature, Shima is tagged with Nature. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Shima's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Shima
(1)The water sports shortlist for Shima: Sailboats. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Shima. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Shima
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Mie-ken; once there, walking covers most of Shima. The local time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Shima that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shima known for?
- Shima is mainly a destination for wellness, culture and family, set in Mie-ken, Japan with around 54,694 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Shima?
- You can plan around Spa, Turkish Baths, Wellness, Art Galleries and Aquariums in Shima. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Shima?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Shima located?
- Administratively, Shima sits in Mie-ken, Japan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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