Shimonoseki

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Shimonoseki, Japan skyline over the Kanmon Straits.
Shimonoseki, Japan skyline over the Kanmon Straits.
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小串駅の跨線橋より湯玉方面を望む
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水尻川河口の響橋より望む響灘
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Where to stay in Shimonoseki

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Ozuki

You might consider checking out Road Station Kikugawa while you're exploring Ozuki and the larger Shimonoseki area.

Ozuki
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI

3 out of 5
4-2-33 Takezakicho Shimonoseki Yamaguchi
The price is ￥7,044 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
￥7,044
￥7,845 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this hotel in Shimonoseki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Green Mall are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (232 reviews)
Helpful staff. Located near to JR Shimonoseki station. Many food, dining chices. Frequent bus services to Karato, Shimonoseki port, Dan-no-ura area from bus terminal right next to the hotel. But, room was small.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI
Toyoko Inn Shimonos Station Kaikyo Yume Tower Mae

Toyoko Inn Shimonos Station Kaikyo Yume Tower Mae

3 out of 5
2-7-10, Buzenda-cho Shimonoseki Yamaguchi
The price is ￥7,654 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
￥7,654
￥8,484 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Stay at this hotel in Shimonoseki. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (435 reviews)
예상보다 엄청 깨끗함. 건물자체는 약간 오래된 느낌이지만 입구부터 방까지 되게 깔끔함. 칫솔.치약.면도기 등 갖춰진게 많아서 좋았음. 욕조도 일본치고 엄청 깊고 큼. 침대도 그렇게 작지않고 냄새안남. 혼자 여행한다면 시모노세키역이나 가라토시장에서 약간 거리가되지만 버스가 자주다녀서 괜찮음. 걸어간다고해도 대로변으로 쭉가면 되서 걱정없음. 여행객보단 비즈니스맨들이 많음. 밤에 주변에 걸어다니다보면 취해서 서로 배웅하고 택시부르고 그러는 비즈니스맨들 구경가능.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Toyoko Inn Shimonos Station Kaikyo Yume Tower Mae
Dormy Inn Premium Shimonoseki Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Premium Shimonoseki Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
3-40 Hosoeshin-machi Shimonoseki Yamaguchi-ken
The price is ￥11,291 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
￥11,291
￥12,518 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this hotel in Shimonoseki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Wonderful Onsen bath, friendly staff and yummy bowl of ramen compliments of the hotel.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Dormy Inn Premium Shimonoseki Natural Hot Spring
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VILLA MIKURI TSUNOSHIMA

VILLA MIKURI TSUNOSHIMA

3.5 out of 5
3488-1 Shimonoseki Yamaguchi
Stay at this vacation home in Shimonoseki. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tsunoshima Bridge and Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
客室は清潔でした。スタッフの対応も親切でした。

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

VILLA MIKURI TSUNOSHIMA
Villa B A private lodging facility with a sauna and a panoramic view of the Kanmon Strait and Kanm / Shimonoseki Yamaguchi

Villa B A private lodging facility with a sauna and a panoramic view of the Kanmon Strait and Kanm / Shimonoseki Yamaguchi

Shimonoseki Yamaguchi
Stay at this vacation home in Shimonoseki. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Fujiwara Yoshie Memorial ...
Villa B A private lodging facility with a sauna and a panoramic view of the Kanmon Strait and Kanm / Shimonoseki Yamaguchi
Shimonoseki The side of Akama Shrine A whole ho - Place to stay Shimonoseki Honmachi / Shimonoseki Yamaguchi

Shimonoseki The side of Akama Shrine A whole ho - Place to stay Shimonoseki Honmachi / Shimonoseki Yamaguchi

Shimonoseki Yamaguchi
Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Mimosusogawa Park are located nearby.
Shimonoseki The side of Akama Shrine A whole ho - Place to stay Shimonoseki Honmachi / Shimonoseki Yamaguchi
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Popular places to visit

Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge in Shimonoseki, Japan.

Tsunoshima Bridge

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

Tsunoshima Bridge
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Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park, a lovely green space in Shimonoseki. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park

Karato Fish Market

During your visit to Shimonoseki, you can do some window-shopping at Karato Fish Market. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.

Karato Fish Market

Sea Mall Shimonoseki

During your trip to Shimonoseki, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sea Mall Shimonoseki. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Sea Mall Shimonoseki

Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium during your travels in Shimonoseki. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium

Shimonoseki Fish Market

During your visit to Shimonoseki, you can do some window-shopping at Shimonoseki Fish Market. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's museums.

Shimonoseki Fish Market

Things to do

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Reviews of Shimonoseki

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4/5 - Good

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Recommend the supermarket "aeon" Price of water is lowest.

4/5 - Good

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Nice to stay for resonablenprive

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