Shimonoseki to Kawasaki by train
Kawasaki lies 821 km (510 mi) east of Shimonoseki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 30 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 1,001 km (622 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shimonoseki | Kawasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 265,684 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Shin-Shimonoseki Station, Hatabu Station, Ozuki Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Shimonoseki to Kawasaki
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Staying in Kawasaki
Our booking partner lists 78 places to stay in Kawasaki. Of the 55 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27). Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 37,624 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kawasaki from Shimonoseki?
821 km (510 mi) in a straight line, east of Shimonoseki; by road roughly 1,001 km (622 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shimonoseki to Kawasaki by train?
About 4 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shimonoseki and Kawasaki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kawasaki?
Our booking partner lists 78 places to stay in Kawasaki, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.