Shimonoseki, the biggest city in Yamaguchi Prefecture and the Chūgoku region’s fifth-largest city, is also home to the biggest yakuza group in the prefecture. Sitting on the southwest tip of Honshu, Japan’s biggest island, it is separated from Kyushu Island by the Kanmon Straits. Bordered by water on three sides, Shimonoseki became an important transportation hub and major harvester of fish, particularly pufferfish. Karato Market specializes in selling fuku or pufferfish. Moreover, Kaikyokan Aquarium is open daily with over 100 pufferfish varieties, 500 fish species, and a rich Kanmon Strait marine life.
Visitors will find ancient Japanese shrines, such as Kinzan Kōzan-ji, and European-style buildings, such as the former British Consulate Building. Explore their various art and history museums and stadiums devoted to multiple sports. This fugu capital is worth visiting for a few days or more. So, book the best hotels to stay in Shimonoseki, Japan, for cozy accommodations.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Hotel Wing International Shimonoseki (from USD 39)
This hotel is two minutes on foot from Shimonoseki Station and five minutes by car to Kaikyokan, an aquarium in Shimonoseki. You can park at an additional fee and can use the bikes in the hotel free of charge.
Guests will have cozy, compact western-style modern rooms, each with a unique wallpaper design. These air-conditioned rooms feature thick cushioned beds where guests can relax while watching satellite TV with pay channels or surf with free Wi-Fi. They can indulge in Japanese and blowfish dishes at the on-site restaurant and grab some snacks from the vending machines. Moreover, you can access a microwave and internet station that’s free to use in the lobby.
Hotel Wing International Shimonoseki
Address: Takezaki-cho 3-11-2
3.81 km (2.4 mi) from Mojiko Retro
2. Dormy Inn Premium Shimonoseki (from USD 77)
Reasonable pricing with complimentary services like onsen and breakfast buffet.
Clean and new facilities, including a relaxing onsen with sea view and free message chair.
Conveniently located near the train station, but limited dining options and secluded roads.
Delicious and diverse buffet breakfast, with additional complimentary midnight ramen.
Dormy Inn presents guests with modern western-style bedrooms and traditional Japanese amenities. The rooms are cozy enough for one to four guests or a small family. Guests will lie on thick cushioned beds in air-conditioned rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi for your entertainment. There’s also a kettle for making tea and a tiny fridge. Plus, guests can access an ensuite bathroom.
Guests can take a dip in the open-air bath with a view of the harbor and finish off with steam in the sauna. They can ask for massage services for extra pampering. There’s a breakfast room where they serve a buffet of western and Japanese breakfast items.
Dormy Inn Premium Shimonoseki
Address: Hosoeshinmachi 3-40
3.26 km (2.1 mi) from Mojiko Retro
3. Shimonoseki Grand Hotel (from USD 84)
Affordable with great value for the location and amenities offered.
Convenient vending machines, proximity to attractions, and a nearby convenience store.
Perfectly situated next to Karato Fish market, ferry pier, and various local attractions.
Variety of nearby dining options, including a fantastic bakery and high tea at the former British Consulate.
This grand hotel offers non-smoking rooms to guests who want to stay close to the parks and museums. The rooms are spacious, with a western-style motif and vintage furniture. Select rooms have access to a balcony that offers a sea view or a window with a city view.
There are two on-site restaurants you can choose from serving Japanese and European dishes for lunch, breakfast, and dinner. The 24-hour front desk can assist you with luggage storage and currency exchange.
Shimonoseki Grand Hotel
Address: Nabe 31-2
2.18 km (1.4 mi) from Mojiko Retro
4. Via Inn Shimonoseki (from USD 53)
This 3-star hotel offers modern accommodation with thick cushioned beds, a desk, flat-screen TV, and air-conditioning. A kettle is available so guests can make tea, and tucked under the desk is a small fridge. Guests are provided slippers and sleepwear to dress cozily after a relaxing shower or bath.
There’s a huge public bath where you can stretch out while soaking and spacious dressing areas designated for men or women only. The hotel also offers breakfast by reservation.
Via Inn Shimonoseki
Address: Takezaki-cho 4-2-33
3.54 km (2.2 mi) from Mojiko Retro
5. Smile Hotel Shimonoseki (from USD 37)
This hotel is near parks and 8.4 km (5.2 mi) to Chofu Garden and Shimonoseki City Art Museum. Guests can roam the city riding bikes and return to the hotel, where cozy, modern western-style rooms await them. They can relax on thick cushioned beds, watch a flat-screen TV, and take a luxurious soak in their private bathroom.
The on-site restaurant serves an à la carte breakfast daily. There is a lobby lounge with a 24-hour front desk that can assist you with luggage storage, laundry services, and business facilities.
Smile Hotel Shimonoseki
Address: Takezakicho 4-4-1
3.52 km (2.2 mi) from Mojiko Retro
6. Genpeiso (from USD 65)
This hotel boasts modern and vintage Japanese interiors, which are delightful for guests. The rooms are spacious, carpeted, and equipped with thick, wide beds, a desk, and a seating area. Air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a kettle are standard amenities in every room. Plus, there is a kettle for making tea or coffee and a safe at your disposal.
Guests can get pampered with the on-site spa and wellness center featuring a sauna and a public bath. An à la carte breakfast is served to the guests every morning. There’s also an accessible 24-hour front desk.
Genpeiso
Address: Mimosusogawacho 8-8
2.49 km (1.6 mi) from Mojiko Retro
7. Sky Heart Hotel Shimonoseki (from USD 61)
Minutes from the train station, Kaikyokan, Akama Shrine, and Kaikyō Yume Tower is a 2-star hotel that offers the basic amenities for a cozy stay. Sky Heart Hotel Shimonoseki offers rooms that combine modern western beds and cozy Japanese tatamis in some rooms. Some rooms have a seating area with vintage furniture. All rooms have a TV, kettle, and fridge. At the lobby are stations where you can use the free internet, a coin-operated launderette, and front desk services.
Moreover, there’s an on-site dining area where you can enjoy a kid-friendly buffet and relax by soaking in a shared public bath.
Sky Heart Hotel Shimonoseki
Address: 6-7 Misakinocho, Shimonoseki, Shimonoseki, Japan, 750-0014
2.63 km (1.7 mi) from Mojiko Retro
8. Prince Hotel Shimonoseki (from USD 64)
The Prince Hotel Shimonoseki offers spacious, air-conditioned, and fully carpeted smoking and non-smoking guest rooms. There are Japanese-style and western-style family rooms guests can choose from. Guests will enjoy LAN connections and LCD TVs available in all rooms. A light breakfast is served from 6:30am to 9:30am, while the bread, coffee, and tea are self-service. You can book a business-class room with a light breakfast and free beer.
Prince Hotel Shimonoseki
Address: Takesaki-cho 3-10-7, Shimonoseki, Shimonoseki, Japan, 750-0025
3.85 km (2.4 mi) from Mojiko Retro
9. Toyoko Inn Shimonoseki Kaikyo-yume-tower Mae (from USD 48)
This hotel offers modern rooms furnished with thick cushioned beds, a desk, and ensuite bathrooms. The rooms have panoramic windows offering city views and in-room amenities such as a TV, fridge, and kettle. Smoking is not allowed in the rooms, but there are designated areas for smoking.
There is an on-site dining area where guests can enjoy their daily buffet breakfast. The hotel is near restaurants if you prefer to dine out. Parking is available across the street.
Toyoko Inn Shimonoseki Kaikyo-yume-tower Mae
Address: 2-7-10, Buzenda-cho Shimonoseki-shi, Shimonoseki, Shimonoseki, Japan, 750-0018
3.21 km (2.0 mi) from Mojiko Retro
10. Super Hotel Premier Shimonoseki (from USD 80)
The rooms in Super Hotel Premier Shimonoseki are snug but cozy with wooden accents. They are modern with a western-style design and have wide and thick beds, a desk, a TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a tub. Select rooms have a sofa bed that sleeps an extra guest. It also features a tiny fridge hidden under the desk. The rooms have picture windows offering city views.
Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast served on-site. There’s an on-site public bath that is shared use among guests with free showers.
Super Hotel Premier Shimonoseki
Address: Hosoeshinmachi 3-50
3.19 km (2.0 mi) from Mojiko Retro
Relaxing hotel stays in Shimonoseki
All hotels in Shimonoseki offer a mix of modern western and ancient Japanese luxuries. You get the best of both worlds when you visit this city and book these hotels. Whether traveling for business or a vacation, you’ll find comfort in these hotels.
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