Hikoshima-amanogōchō
in Shimonoseki Shi of Yamaguchi, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.952 and 130.914 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 57' 7" and E 130° 54' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:32 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:06 am and 5:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tavares
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Hikoshima-amanogōchō

Hikoshima-amanogōchō in Shimonoseki Shi (Yamaguchi) is located in Japan about 512 mi (or 824 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Hikoshima-amanogōchō is now 02:32 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports in the wider vicinity of Hikoshima-amanogōchō, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kitakyūshū Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 84 mi (or 135 km), East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kitakyushu, Shimonoseki, Yukuhashi, Nakama and Sanyoonoda. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

11°C (52 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Moji Port (Ryokan)

Address
3,5 mi
3-13-26 Dairihon-machi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
800-0063 Kokura
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mojiko Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
9-11 Minato-machi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City,, Fukuoka
801-8503 Kokura
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Mimosusogawa Bekkan

Address
2,6 mi
23 15, MIMOSUSOGAWA CHO, SHIMONOSEKI, YAMAGUCHI 751 0813, JAPAN.
7510813 Shimonoseki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Shumpanro

Address
2,0 mi
4 2, AMIDAIJICHO, SHIMONOSEKI SHI, YAMAGUCHI, 750 0003, JAPAN.
7500003 Shimonoseki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kappo Ryokan Sumire

Address
0,4 mi
3 13 23, Takezaki cho, Shimonoseki city, Yamaguchi 750 0025, Japan.
7500025 Shimonoseki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Plaza Hotel Shimonoseki

Address
1,2 mi
11 10, HANANO CHO, SHIMONOSEKI CITY, YAMAGUCHI 750 0014, JAPAN.
7500014 Hanano-Cho,,Shimonoseki-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kanmon no Yado Genpeiso

Address
2,7 mi
8 8, Mimosusokawa cho, Shimonoseki city, Yamaguchi 751 0813, Japan.
7510813 Shimonoseki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Shimonoseki Tokyu REI Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
4-4-1 Takezaki-cho, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi
750-0025 Shimonoseki-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Shimonoseki Grand Hotel

Address
1,7 mi
31 2, NABE CHO, SHIMONOSEKI, YAMAGUCHI 750 0006, JAPAN.
7500006 Shimonoseki-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Shimonoseki Kaikyo-yume-tower Mae

Address
0,8 mi
2-7-10 Buzenda-cho
750-0018 Shimonoseki-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

下関駅→唐戸周辺 Around Karato(Shimonoseki)

Published: December 13, 2013
Length: 42:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wasa639

下関駅から唐戸まで歩いてみました。 Around Karato(Shimonoseki) http://osima.blog.so-net.ne.jp/archive/c2303949746-1動画と写真と記事で見る.


下関 大歳神社 Otoshi Shrine(Shimonoseki)

Published: December 14, 2013
Length: 34:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wasa639

下関駅近くにある大歳神社の大鳥居は150年前のものです。坂本龍馬もくぐったと言われています。 Otoshi Shrine(Shimonoseki) http://osima.blog.so-net.ne.jp/...


2013 8 16 関釜フェリーはまゆう号から撮影 下関港  Shimonoseki Port 시모노세키항

Published: February 08, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yasuhikocarp4esd


海峡ゆめタワーから望む下関の全景 A panoramic view of Shimonoseki

Published: December 14, 2013
Length: 32:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wasa639

高さ153m、最大瞬間風速120m/秒まで耐えられます。 営業時間/9:30~21:30(最終入場21:00) 営業期間/1月1日~12月...


105系I07 3850M 前面展望1 山陽本線 下関⇒新下関

Published: June 13, 2012
Length: 05:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JRwtrains

平成24年5月 3850M クモハ105-532(下関総合車両所所属I07+U09編成) View through the front window on the Sanyo Line local train(JR-West 105 series) between Shimonoseki Sta....


ALLEY DOG

Published: November 11, 2010
Length: 11:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: puzak1

2010/11/07 shimonoseki REDLINE DOGGY DOG DEE.


Grilled Beef with Sake and Shochu

Published: August 15, 2011
Length: 05:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PsychoGemini

After I had the fugu, I ordered a grilled beef dish along with some Katana shochu. I also asked for some taru sake, but the restaurant didn't have any. As a special gift, the hotel manager...


山陰本線の旅#54 下関駅→三島駅(車窓) 2014/08/13

Published: November 20, 2014
Length: 36:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shimodataf

2014年8月6日(水)~13日(水)、「青春18きっぷ」などの乗車券を利用して山陰本線の旅をした8日間の記録です。 2014年8月13日(水)8日目、下関駅から三島...


アキーラさん&ツヨピョン!関門海峡トンネル散策!Kanmon-Tunnel,Japan

Published: June 04, 2010
Length: 12:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 憂国の旅人 アキーラ旅Travel Channel 1

山口県下関市と福岡県北九州市の間にある関門海峡!!下関でフグを堪能した後に、下関側からトンネルに入り、山口県と福岡県の境まで行く。...


Retro Core 3 - Geist Force Special - Level Play-through.

Published: September 14, 2012
Length: 55:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Retro Core

It's taken over a year for this to see the light of day but it's finally here. Retro Core presents you Geist Force for the Sega Dreamcast. This was one if not the first game to be in development...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kanmon Tunnel

The Kanmon Railway Tunnel, Kanmon Roadway Tunnel, and Shin-Kanmon Tunnel are undersea tunnels crossing the Kanmon Straits between Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi and Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka in western Japan. When opened in 1942, the railway tunnel provided the first direct link between Honshu and Kyushu, two of Japan's four main islands.

Located at 33.9343, 130.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tunnels in Japan, Toll tunnels in Japan, Sanyō Main Line, Tunnels completed in 1942, Road tunnels in Japan, Railway tunnels in Japan

Ganryū-jima

Ganryū-jima (巌流島, is an island in Japan located between Honshū and Kyūshū, and accessible via ferry from Shimonoseki Harbor . It is famous for the duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojirō. The small island was named for its boat-like appearance, and later became to be called the Ganryū kenjutsu school Kojirō had founded. On the island are a few monuments as well as facilities for public gatherings such as an annual tug-of-war.

Located at 33.9333, 130.93 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Japan, Geography of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Baiko Gakuin University

Baiko Gakuin University is a private university in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1872, and it was chartered as a junior women's college in 1967. The school's emblem (a stylized plum blossom) and kanji name Baiko reflect the names of the two schools merged to form Baiko Gakuin.

Located at 33.9675, 130.932 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1872, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Universities and colleges in Japan

Hatabu Station

Hatabu Station is a JR West railway station located in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The station is on the Sanyō Main Line and also the terminus of the Sanin Main Line.

Located at 33.9803, 130.927 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Sanin Main Line, Sanyō Main Line, Stations of West Japan Railway Company

Shimonoseki Junior College

Shimonoseki Junior College is a private junior college in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan. The school opened in 1962 as a women's junior college with enrollment of 32 students. In 2001 it became coeducational, adopting the present name at the same time.

Located at 33.9625, 130.923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1962, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Shimonoseki Station

Shimonoseki Station is a railway station on the San'yō Main Line, operated by West Japan Railway Company in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan. Kyushu Railway Company and Japan Freight Railway Company also use this station. The company boundary between JR West and JR Kyūshū is at the west end of this station where there is an entrance signal from Moji .

Located at 33.9493, 130.922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1901, Stations of West Japan Railway Company

Kaikyō Yume Tower

The Kaikyō Yume Tower dominates the city of Shimonoseki and is the tallest tower in western Japan. Standing 153 metres tall, it was opened in July 1996. It forms a part of the Kaikyō Messe Shimonoseki building, which houses a conference centre and corporate offices. The tower was designed by NTT Power and Building Facilities and built by Takenaka Corporation.

Located at 33.9501, 130.929 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers in Japan, Buildings and structures in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Buzenda

Buzenda (豊前田, ぶぜんだ) refers to the downtown area of Shimonoseki City, Japan. It is located in the Shimonoseki Station area, and it is known as the most famous downtown in Yamaguchi Prefecture. There are an izakaya and a karaoke shop, etc. around Buzenda-cho 2.

Located at 33.9518, 130.927 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Geography of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Hikoshima-amanogōchō.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kaishigō, Amanogō, Amanogōchō, Hikoshima-amanogōchō, 彦島海士郷町