Shimonoseki Population 2026
Shimonoseki has a population of 265,684, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamaguchi. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
265,684
Rank in Japan
#91
Coordinates
33.96°N, 130.94°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
822 km
510 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamaguchi
Cities near Shimonoseki
- Kitakyushu940,978 people · ~14 km away
- Kanda37,684 people · ~20 km away
- Sanyōonoda60,326 people · ~22 km away
- Onoda44,295 people · ~23 km away
- Miyaodai28,114 people · ~24 km away
- Koga18,723 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shimonoseki?
Shimonoseki has a population of 265,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shimonoseki in?
Shimonoseki is located in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Is Shimonoseki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 822 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.