Day trip from Shimonoseki to Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi lies 55 km (34 mi) north-east of Shimonoseki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 55 km (34 mi) apart, Yamaguchi is a realistic day trip from Shimonoseki: about 54 min each way by road.
| Shimonoseki | Yamaguchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 265,684 | 193,966 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 157 m (515 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Staying in Yamaguchi
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Common questions
How far is Yamaguchi from Shimonoseki?
55 km (34 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shimonoseki; by road roughly 67 km (42 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shimonoseki to Yamaguchi by road?
About 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shimonoseki and Yamaguchi?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
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.