Shimonoseki
JapanJP
City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Shimonoseki is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023, the city had an estimated population of 248,193 in 128,762 households and a population density of 350 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 716.18 square kilometres (276.52 sq mi). It is the largest city in Yamaguchi Prefecture and the fifth-largest city in the Chūgoku region in terms of population. It is nicknamed the 'home of Fugu' for the locally caught and cooked pufferfish, and is the largest harvester of the pufferfish in Japan.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 280,947
- Coordinates
- 33.950, 130.950
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Shimonoseki
Travellers heading to Japan will find Shimonoseki, a large city. Records put its population near 280,947. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around water sports, culture and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Shimonoseki
Water Sports in Shimonoseki
(3)Under water sports, Shimonoseki is tagged with Swimming, Wakeboard and Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Shimonoseki.
Culture in Shimonoseki
(2)Our data lists Bridges and Docks as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Shimonoseki's own activity tags.
Nature in Shimonoseki
(2)Shimonoseki records Beaches and Desert under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Shimonoseki is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Shimonoseki
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Shimonoseki is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Shimonoseki that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shimonoseki known for?
- Shimonoseki, in Japan, is best known for water sports, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 280,947 residents.
- What can you do in Shimonoseki?
- Recorded activities in Shimonoseki include Swimming, Wakeboard, Water Sports, Bridges and Docks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Shimonoseki?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Shimonoseki located?
- Shimonoseki is located in Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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