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Shimonoseki Shi
City in Yamaguchi, Japan
Overview
Shimonoseki Shi is a historic port city at the southwestern tip of Honshu, known for its fresh seafood, especially fugu (pufferfish), and its scenic waterfront overlooking the Kanmon Straits. The city combines local tradition with lively markets and easy access to Kyushu via the Kanmon Bridge.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Yamaguchi
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.17°, 130.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,136
Local Cost
$667
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
68
English
35
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1820 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KKJ
Distance
37 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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