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title: "Shimonoseki Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/shimonoseki
description: "Cruise port in Japan"
---

# Shimonoseki

🇯🇵 · Japan · Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.2h
- **Visiting Sailings:** 7
- **Cruise Lines:** 2

## Peak Season

Busiest months: Jun (3 sailings), Nov (3 sailings), Mar (1 sailing)

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen)
- **Language:** Japanese
- **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude

## Location

Coordinates: 33.9578, 130.9410

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Shimonoseki/@33.9578,130.941,13z)
- [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Shimonoseki&ll=33.9578,130.941&z=13)

## Things to Do in Shimonoseki

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~8h port call. Prices are starting prices per person.

| Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Shimonoseki & Moji Port Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e085d9bf-b60d-4d28-b467-4defb0a4e737.md?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (6) | 6h | – | €144 | Viator |
| [Shimonoseki Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/46975d47-3f8e-4d78-8638-9a2ed6698e3f.md?via=markdown) | – | 6h | – | €327 | Viator |
| [Yamaguchi Highlights and Scenic Wonders Tour from Shimonoseki](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/73f2c39c-7953-4c34-8ecd-19a7b0899929.md?via=markdown) | – | 7h | – | €698 | Viator |

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews.

## Nearby Ports

- [Hakata (Fukuoka)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hakata-fukuoka.md): 34 nm
- [Beppu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/beppu.md): 48 nm
- [Sasebo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sasebo.md): 77 nm

## Cruise Lines Serving This Port

- [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md)
- [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cherry-blossom-tide-japan-s-golden-coast~PCL-DI-20280612-9.md)**

- **Price:** €1,387 per person (€2,775 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [Diamond Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/diamond-princess.md)
- **Duration:** 9 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-06-12
- **Itinerary:** Cherry Blossom Tide – Japan’s Golden Coast

## Featured Cruises from Shimonoseki

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Lacquer & Tide – Hiroshima, Kanazawa & Busan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lacquer-tide-hiroshima-kanazawa-busan~NCL-JADE-20261029-14.md) | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-29 | 14 | €1,752 |

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