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Kamakura Day Trip | Kamakura Great Buddha, Enoden (including train ticket), Shonan Sea View at Kamakura Kokomae Station, Enoshima Walk, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (Departure from Tokyo)
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₫ 1,093,159
Sale 30% off
Kamakura | Kamakura Daibutsu & Tsurugaoka Hachimangu & Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise-dori & Kamakura High School One-Day Tour | Departing from Tokyo
Tours • From Tokyo

Kamakura | Kamakura Daibutsu & Tsurugaoka Hachimangu & Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise-dori & Kamakura High School One-Day Tour | Departing from Tokyo

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(1.6K) • 10K+ booked
₫ 768,314
Sale 50% off
Fukuoka Akiyoshido Cave & Motonosumi Shrine Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Fukuoka

Fukuoka Akiyoshido Cave & Motonosumi Shrine Full-Day Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(464) • 4K+ booked
₫ 1,158,315
Sale 30% off
Kitakyushu Day and Night Scenic Tour: Mojiko, Kokura Castle, Outlet Park, and Mt. Sarakura
Tours • From Fukuoka

Kitakyushu Day and Night Scenic Tour: Mojiko, Kokura Castle, Outlet Park, and Mt. Sarakura

English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(322) • 4K+ booked
₫ 1,158,315
Sale 30% off
Kitakyushu Motonosumi Shrine Red Torii & Mojiko/Karato Market & Sarakurayama Cable Car Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)
Tours • From Fukuoka

Kitakyushu Motonosumi Shrine Red Torii & Mojiko/Karato Market & Sarakurayama Cable Car Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(253) • 2K+ booked
₫ 1,158,315
One-day tour experience of Motonosumi Shrine and Mount Sarakura
Klook's choice
Tours • From Fukuoka

One-day tour experience of Motonosumi Shrine and Mount Sarakura

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(465) • 3K+ booked
₫ 1,158,315
Sale 40% off
One-day trip to Fukuoka Akiyoshido Cave and Tsunoshima Bridge
Tours • From Fukuoka

One-day trip to Fukuoka Akiyoshido Cave and Tsunoshima Bridge

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(144) • 1K+ booked
₫ 1,158,315
Sale 30% off
Fukuoka Mojiko & Mt. Sarakura Night View Guided Day Tour
Tours • From Fukuoka

Fukuoka Mojiko & Mt. Sarakura Night View Guided Day Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(162) • 2K+ booked
₫ 1,158,315
Sale 30% off
Kyushu Yamaguchi Secret Tour Day Trip: Akiyoshido Cave x Motonosumi Inari Shrine x Tsunoshima Bridge x Mekari Observatory (Departure from Fukuoka)
Fall deal
Klook's choice
Tours • From Fukuoka

Kyushu Yamaguchi Secret Tour Day Trip: Akiyoshido Cave x Motonosumi Inari Shrine x Tsunoshima Bridge x Mekari Observatory (Departure from Fukuoka)

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(87) • 900+ booked
₫ 1,158,315
Sale 30% off
Fukuoka Food & Culture Tour: Karato Market Sushi, Mojiko & Kokura
Fall deal
Tours • From Fukuoka

Fukuoka Food & Culture Tour: Karato Market Sushi, Mojiko & Kokura

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(72) • 700+ booked
₫ 1,235,536
Sale 30% off
Yokohama Minato Mirai Osanbashi Pier & Yokohama Cosmo World Cable Car & Enoshima & Kamakura High School & Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Day Tour (From Tokyo)
₫ 1,042,483
Sale 40% off
Hebu Kari Observatory, Akiyoshido Cave, Motonosumi Shrine, and Tsunoshima Bridge Day Trip (From Fukuoka)
Tours • From Fukuoka

Hebu Kari Observatory, Akiyoshido Cave, Motonosumi Shrine, and Tsunoshima Bridge Day Trip (From Fukuoka)

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(30) • 200+ booked
₫ 1,158,315
Sale 30% off

Hotels in Shimonoseki

Dormy Inn PREMIUM Shimonoseki
Hotels • Shimonoseki

Dormy Inn PREMIUM Shimonoseki

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4.5 / 5
(1.0K)
From
₫ 1,858,446
KOKO STAY Shimonoseki
Hotels • Shimonoseki

KOKO STAY Shimonoseki

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4.0 / 5
(309)
From
₫ 1,017,218
RISONARE Shimonoseki by Hoshino Resorts
Hotels • Shimonoseki

RISONARE Shimonoseki by Hoshino Resorts

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5.0 / 5
(2)
From
₫ 5,560,811
Smile Hotel Shimonoseki
Hotels • Shimonoseki

Smile Hotel Shimonoseki

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4.0 / 5
(1.0K)
From
₫ 1,157,700
Hotel Nishinagato Resort
Hotels • Shimonoseki

Hotel Nishinagato Resort

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4.1 / 5
(102)
From
₫ 2,834,811
SIMONOSEKIOSAKAYA HOTEL
Hotels • Shimonoseki

SIMONOSEKIOSAKAYA HOTEL

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From
₫ 1,637,245
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI
Hotels • Shimonoseki

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI

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4.2 / 5
(256)
From
₫ 1,122,435
Shimonoseki Station West Washington Hotel Plaza
Hotels • Shimonoseki

Shimonoseki Station West Washington Hotel Plaza

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4.0 / 5
(434)
From
₫ 1,333,265
₫ 1,420,522
Toyoko Inn Shimonos Station Kaikyo Yume Tower Mae
Hotels • Shimonoseki

Toyoko Inn Shimonos Station Kaikyo Yume Tower Mae

Instant confirmation
4.1 / 5
(456)
From
₫ 1,517,400
₫ 1,622,956
Shimonoseki Onsen Kaze No Umi
Hotels • Shimonoseki

Shimonoseki Onsen Kaze No Umi

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From
₫ 5,938,054
Skyheart Hotel Shimonoseki
Hotels • Shimonoseki

Skyheart Hotel Shimonoseki

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3.9 / 5
(80)
From
₫ 1,089,979
Super Hotel Premier Shimonoseki
Hotels • Shimonoseki

Super Hotel Premier Shimonoseki

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4.4 / 5
(21)
From
₫ 1,562,492

Reviews of Shimonoseki activities

LUK *******
2026-02-06 13:53:19
Great 4.0
Overall, it's a decent hotel. The location is very close to Shimonoseki Station. It's easy to go to Karato Market, take a boat to Mojiko Port, and travel back and forth to Kokura quickly. It's convenient even with luggage because all connections have elevators right outside the station. Location is its main selling point. The facilities are typical of what a business hotel should have. A pleasant surprise is that it has a large public bath, but the environment is so-so and the hot water for soaking isn't hot enough. I didn't eat breakfast, but there's a ramen shop next door that provides it. Transportation convenience: Top-notch
KIM ******
2026-06-10 14:39:46
Fantastic 5.0
The proximity to Shimonoseki Station and the express bus terminal was very convenient. I was satisfied with the affordable price, clean accommodation, and friendly staff. Cleanliness: Accommodation location:
Klook User
2026-06-30 14:20:33
Fantastic 5.0
great views,great performance by allan the "shogun" tour guide.. he has deeply knowledge about the tourism object.. his way to giving us the route are briliant and make us comfortable in rainy season..
Klook用戶
2026-06-17 13:14:26
Fantastic 5.0
This activity was definitely worth it! Since we were traveling independently and wanted to visit Motonosumi Shrine, joining this one-day tour made things much more convenient. We were very lucky to have Jimmy as our guide on this trip. His initial self-introduction on the bus immediately livened up the atmosphere and had everyone laughing heartily. Since there were also foreigners on the tour, he spoke both Mandarin and English, which was excellent and easy to understand. I'd also like to commend the driver's excellent skills; although the journey was a bit long, we rested very comfortably. The only slight disappointment on this trip was that when we reached the mountain, the fog was too thick, so we couldn't really see the scenery. I look forward to coming back next time to see the beautiful views!
Kristine ********
2026-05-18 07:14:45
Fantastic 5.0
Glad we took this trip on a weekend since we were able to visit Karato Market. We were able to try tried Fugu and the sushi choices are very fresh. I loved the Toro Sushi. We were also able to see the different buildings in Mojiko Retro. I was able to marvel on its architecture. This is our 5th visit in Japan but it's our first time visiting a Japanese castle. Kokura Castle is a very good castle first castle. It has interactive activities that will keep you immersed. I also liked our visit to Miyajidake Shrine. It is very peaceful and one with nature. I also would like to commend our tour guide. My mother and I were the only two non-Chinese speaking members of the group but the tour guide was very helpful with us.
Klook客路用户
2026-07-02 08:37:42
Fantastic 5.0
What a fantastic day trip! The meeting point was easy to find right outside Hakata Station, and the staff proactively confirmed our destination. The seats on the bus were comfortable, and the driver was safe and steady. Our guide, Lisa, was incredibly kind and enthusiastic, always offering to help take photos. Her explanations of the attractions were very professional, and she was fluent in three languages, which made our journey very relaxed and enjoyable. All the places we visited were beautiful, and we were even luckier that the cloudy morning turned into a clear, sunny afternoon. The most incredible part was that we could easily visit several attractions that are difficult to access by public transport for less than the price of a one-way Shinkansen ticket to Kumamoto – the value for money was exceptional. Finally, the schedule was well-planned, allowing us ample time to enjoy the scenery and take photos at each attraction.
Klook User
2026-03-10 21:20:09
Fantastic 5.0
This is an easy, chill tour. You have time to see the sights, take good photos, eat or shop a bit. Akiyoshido Caves were beautiful. Our guide, Jyo, was very friendly and gave us good tips on where to take the best photos and eat some good local specialties.
Regan *********
2026-07-08 19:55:47
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour with Katie was an absolute dream! She is so incredibly kind and lovely, and she truly made our entire trip so special and memorable. She poured her heart into making sure we had the absolute best time, bringing us to breathtaking places like Shiraito Falls and Itoshima Beach. We felt so wonderfully taken care of the entire day. Thank you, Katie, for being such an amazing guide!
蔡 **
2026-06-30 12:40:12
Fantastic 5.0
This one-day tour is well organized. Moreover, the guide is friendly and helpful.

Shimonoseki at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Shimonoseki?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+100%
+50%
Typical
-50%
-12%
Jan
-16%
Feb
-36%
Mar
-25%
Apr
-21%
May
+17%
Jun
+52%
Jul
+50%
Aug
+2%
Sep
Busiest +53%
Oct
-37% Quietest
Nov
-24%
Dec

Demand peaks in October, roughly 53% above a typical month, while November is the quietest, about 37% below typical — book early for travel from the United States if you plan to go in October to secure availability. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Shimonoseki cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

$90
$80
$70
$60
$50
$40
Avg $57 Priciest $83 Cheapest $45
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in December at around USD 45, roughly 46% below July’s peak (about USD 83); December’s lower prices also align with the quieter period noted in the demand chart. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

5 daysLast-minute
19 daysTypical
49 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 19 days ahead; with a 5-day last-minute window this market is fairly flexible, but allow more lead time if you travel in October when demand peaks. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Shimonoseki

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1JPY = 165.47VND

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Shimonoseki

Quick snapshot of Shimonoseki and what to expect

Shimonoseki draws most bookings for tours, with demand rising and falling through the year—Klook data shows a clear autumn peak and a deep lull in late autumn. Activity types are led by guided tours and local experiences, so the calendar shapes when those options are busiest.

Best months to go and how prices move

Klook booking patterns show the busiest month is October, while November sees the lightest demand. Prices peak in July and drift lower through autumn and into winter, with December typically the cheapest month on Klook. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, consider visiting in November or December; if you prefer peak-season buzz and more activity options, aim for October. Note that demand and price don’t move perfectly together here: July is among the priciest months even though the absolute demand peak comes later in October.

Tips for travellers from the United States

Most travellers from the United States who book Shimonoseki experiences typically plan about three weeks ahead, with a meaningful share booking earlier; last-minute options do exist within roughly five days. For flexibility, many tours can still be arranged a short time before travel, but if you’re visiting in October book earlier to secure popular slots. Use Klook to compare available tours and lock in bookings at your preferred times.

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