Shimonoseki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront with a red Ferris wheel, a lighthouse, a modern building, and a boat.
A red lighthouse and a large Ferris wheel with lights against a twilight sky.
A waterfront with a large Ferris wheel, a lighthouse, and a modern building with a curved roof.
A concrete structure with a glass facade and a large Ferris wheel in the background.
A large suspension bridge spanning a body of water, with a wooden walkway in the foreground.

Where to stay in Shimonoseki

Find the best Shimonoseki areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large suspension bridge with multiple lanes, spanning a body of water with a cityscape in the background.

Ozuki

While there might not be top attractions in Ozuki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hana no Umi and Road Station Kikugawa.

Hatabu

While Hatabu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Karato Fish Market and Shimonoseki Fish Market.

Stay near popular Shimonoseki attractions

A coastal landscape with a beach, turquoise waters, a white bridge, and distant hills.

Tsunoshima Bridge

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You can learn about the history of Shimonoseki with a visit to Tsunoshima Bridge. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
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Things to do

Mojiko Guided Tour with Kanmon Cruise in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

Mojiko Guided Tour with Kanmon Cruise in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

£99
per adult
Mojiko Guided Tour with Kanmon Cruise in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Shimonoseki & Moji Port Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

£238
per adult
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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Cities near Shimonoseki

A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a river in the foreground.

Kitakyushu

A coastal landscape with a wind turbine, picnic areas, and a large rock with inscriptions.

Nagato