Title: Visit Shimonoseki: Best of Shimonoseki Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Shimonoseki

## Travel Guide

![Shimonoseki, Japan skyline over the Kanmon Straits.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131398/32cd69fe-7896-4a0f-af29-6cf3625027c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131398/eda599ce-6d84-4492-a60c-f1f2d97e10a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![小串駅の跨線橋より湯玉方面を望む](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131398/2dd9d07e-4f73-4eaf-8520-4fe004c3fdfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![水尻川河口の響橋より望む響灘](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131398/2ceae9b5-a924-4eed-829f-a26b2a71b1f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![水尻川河口の響橋より望む小串漁港・大崎鼻方面](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131398/b5ee8ce9-62b7-46d6-95e7-22b5c0cf05af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Shimonoseki

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Shimonoseki

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Ozuki

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

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- Shimonoseki Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Shimonoseki

![JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23010000/23009500/23009495/953729c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI

4-2-33 Takezakicho Shimonoseki Yamaguchi

CA $63

CA $70 total

Mar 31 - Apr 1

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! (234 reviews)

Very close from train station and local bus stop. It was very convenient to move around. Room was clean but bit old I guess.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

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Toyoko Inn Shimonos Station Kaikyo Yume Tower Mae

2-7-10, Buzenda-cho Shimonoseki Yamaguchi

CA $75

CA $83 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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! (437 reviews)

Clean room staff was very nice

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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VILLA MIKURI TSUNOSHIMA

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! (15 reviews)

フロントやスタッフの方の対応、部屋からのオーシャンビューの景色、部屋の清潔さやBBQセットの対応、チェックインからチェックアウトまでとてもスムーズに利用出来ました。ありがとうございました。 季節的に風が強く外が寒かったので、BBQ利用はもう少し温かくなってからしたら良かったなと思いましたが、食材も美味しかったし、楽しかったです。

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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VILLA MIKURI TSUNOSHIMA

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! (15 reviews)

フロントやスタッフの方の対応、部屋からのオーシャンビューの景色、部屋の清潔さやBBQセットの対応、チェックインからチェックアウトまでとてもスムーズに利用出来ました。ありがとうございました。 季節的に風が強く外が寒かったので、BBQ利用はもう少し温かくなってからしたら良かったなと思いましたが、食材も美味しかったし、楽しかったです。

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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![Shimonoseki The side of Akama Shrine A whole ho - Place to stay Shimonoseki Honmachi / Shimonoseki Yamaguchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100760000/100753000/100752920/1c6ee11d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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.

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Pensione Shimado 1 1 whole building for rent A / Shimonoseki Yamaguchi

 Shimonoseki Yamaguchi

Stay at this vacation home in Shimonoseki. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tsunoshima Bridge and Tsunoshima Lighthouse ...

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

ゆったりとリラックスでき、日常を忘れさせてくれるお宿でした

ゆったりとリラックスでき、日常を忘れさせてくれるお宿でした。 また、利用させていただきたいです。

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022

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### Popular places to visit

![Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge in Shimonoseki, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769665/245c617e-919e-44bc-b7ff-b71274725034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

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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. 

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#### 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. 

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#### 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. 

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#### 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. 

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#### 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. 

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### Things to do

![Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50871726/258093dd-afdc-476b-87e6-eea4792ee420.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu

CA $71

per adult

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5-15 Shihi, Eiheiji,
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#### 6 Day Private MINIBUS Tour to Kyoto via Fukui from Fukuoka

CA $8,961

per traveller

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![< museum > San'in Kaigan Geopark Center, Hamasaka, Shinonsen, Mikata, Hyogo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49538987/7babfe43-492f-47a9-ad74-574f5066e07d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 5-Day One Way Bus Trip to North Hyogo from Fukuoka to Hiroshima

CA $7,406

per traveller

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### Nagato

- Cities near Shimonoseki
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