Day trip from Shimonoseki to Hiroshima
Hiroshima lies 148 km (92 mi) east of Shimonoseki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 148 km (92 mi) apart, Hiroshima is a realistic day trip from Shimonoseki: about 2 h 24 min each way by road.
| Shimonoseki | Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 265,684 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hiroshima
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Staying in Hiroshima
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima. Of the 394 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (204), and 4 are five-star. Across 171 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 237,196 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hiroshima
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Common questions
How far is Hiroshima from Shimonoseki?
148 km (92 mi) in a straight line, east of Shimonoseki; by road roughly 180 km (112 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shimonoseki to Hiroshima by road?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shimonoseki and Hiroshima?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hiroshima?
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.