Why go
- City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
- Served by Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ).
History
Shimonoseki is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The city used to be referred to as Bakan (馬関). 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.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo*
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Star Flyer 7G (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (767) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: UBJ has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Tokyo, Seoul). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Karato Pier, 0.2 km); routes include 関門連絡船, 巌流島連絡船, 巌流島連絡船 (北九州(門司港)=>舟島(巌流島)).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Shimonoseki, Japan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.