Climate
About Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki is a city in Yamaguchi, Japan, with a population of about 255,051 inhabitants. About 35.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.5. The average taxable income is about 306.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 356/km² (ranked #305 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 51.3% and the city counts 24 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 21.6% (-5.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shimonoseki to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Shimonoseki — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Shimonoseki
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Shimonoseki.
Train stations near Shimonoseki
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Shimonoseki population?
About 255,051 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Shimonoseki?
About 356 inhabitants/km² (area 716.3 km²).
Average rent in Shimonoseki?
About 2,209 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Shimonoseki to Tokyo?
About 822 km in a straight line.