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Where does Norwegian Jade dock in Shimonoseki?

In port Wed, 17 Mar 2027, 08:00–16:30 (8.5 h in port). 3 calls listed in all, below.

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Shimonoseki in one glance

Sushi stalls at Karato Market, Shimonoseki

Sushi stalls at Karato Market

about 2h · About 1 km, about 15 min on foot from Arcaport (our estimate). From Choshu Dejima a taxi, about 17 min (city figure), about ¥3,900 each way, our estimateMojiko Retro by the Kanmon ferry, Shimonoseki

Mojiko Retro by the Kanmon ferry

about 4h · Karato Pier is 500 m, about 7 min on foot from Arcaport (our estimate)Chofu castle town and Kozanji, Shimonoseki

Chofu castle town and Kozanji

The old castle town of the Chofu Mori lords, lanes of earthen walls between temples.about 4.5h · Sanden bus from JR Shimonoseki to Jokamachi Chofu, about 25 min, ¥430, then 10 min on foot
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What fits your 6.5 hours

Off the ship and back

The berth, the way into town and back in Shimonoseki

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More of Shimonoseki within 6.5 hours

Each one is a round trip from the gangway that fits the usable hours of this call.

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Kaikyo Yume Tower, Shimonoseki

Kaikyo Yume Tower

A 153 m tower by the station, with a 360-degree observation floor at 143 m over the Inland Sea, the strait, Ganryujima and Kyushu.about 2.5h · About 1.4 km, about 20 min on foot from Arcaport (our estimate) · needs a 4.5-hour call
Days that fit Norwegian Jade’s call

6.5 hours ashore: the days that fit

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Akama Jingu, ShimonosekiThe whole strait from Choshu Dejima, ShimonosekiMojiko waterfront and the Kanmon Strait Museum, Shimonoseki

Needs an 8.5-hour callabout 6.25h

The whole strait from Choshu Dejima

Big ships at Choshu Dejima on an 08:00–17:00 call such as Norwegian Jade’s. Times assume off the ship at 08:30 and back by 15:30, an hour before a 16:30 all-aboard

From Choshu Dejima

  1. 0:00Taxi from Choshu Dejima to Akama Jingu (about 17 min by the city’s figure to Karato; about ¥3,900, our estimate)
  2. 0:25Akama Jingu
  3. 1:05Walk to Mimosusogawa (about 15 min, our estimate)
  4. 1:20Kanmon pedestrian tunnel to Moji, about 15 min
  5. + 6 more stops on the full route

Two taxis, about ¥3,900 each way between Choshu Dejima and Karato (our estimate); Kanmon ferry ¥400; the tunnel is free

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  1. 1Your ship → Akama Jingutrain or bus
  2. 2Akama Jingu → Kanmon tunnel pedestrian entrance, Mimosusogawaon foot
  3. 3Kanmon tunnel pedestrian entrance, Mimosusogawa → JR Mojiko Station, Mojiko Retrotrain or bus
  4. 4JR Mojiko Station, Mojiko Retro → Kaikyokan aquariumtrain or bus
  5. 5Kaikyokan aquarium → Back to the shiptrain or bus
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Norwegian Jade in Shimonoseki: the day sheet

Wed, 17 Mar 2027, 08:00–16:30 (8.5 h in port), at Choshu Dejima No.2. Off the ship from 08:30, back at the gangway by 15:00. Print it or save it before you lose the ship's Wi-Fi.

At the pier, before you set off

Cash and ATMsOur sources list no ATM or exchange at either berth. Carry yen for the market stalls and the ferry (¥400). Sanden buses take nimoca and the nationwide IC cards, Suica, PASMO and ICOCA among them, and you can top up on board.
Wi-Fi and dataNo port Wi-Fi is published. Buy an eSIM before sailing.
Steps and slopesArcaport to Karato Market is a flat 1 km along the waterfront. The Kanmon tunnel has lifts at both ends. Choshu Dejima needs a taxi for everything.

Times on this sheet are measured from Arcaport; Norwegian Jade is at Choshu Dejima No.2 on this call, so add the ride from there.

Weather ashore · a usual March day in Shimonoseki
14° / 7°C57° / 45°F

Rain on about 10 days in 30 — the rain-day plan if the day turns wet

A layer for the evening

The forecast for Wed 17 Mar appears here from Thu 11 Mar.

Normals 1991–2020: Japan Meteorological Agency, Shimonoseki station · The official figures →

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Every Norwegian Jade call at Shimonoseki

3 calls listed, Mar 2027–Nov 2027. The pattern, and the plan for each kind of day

Every upcoming call arrives at 08:00; departures run 14:45–16:30, and the departure decides your day.

Wed 17 Mar202708:00–16:30~6.5 hChoshu Dejima No.2Half day
Fri 12 Nov202708:00–15:30~5.5 h—Half day
Wed 24 Nov202708:00–14:45~4.5 h—Short
Fri 6 Nov2026 · past08:00–15:20~5 hChoshu Dejima No.2Half day

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Usable hours follow the one rule: off the ship 30 minutes after arrival, all-aboard 30 minutes before departure, back at the gangway an hour before that. Overnight calls count the longest stretch ashore between 08:00 and 21:00 (the night is not touring time). Dates and times from Shimonoseki City Port and Harbor Bureau (下関市港湾局) cruise call lists, 2026 (30 Oct 2026 edition) and 2027 Jan–May (as of 2026-11-02) and the cruise line’s published itinerary; the daily programme has the final word.

The half day · 2 calls

Wed 17 Mar, Fri 12 Nov

08:00 to 15:30 or 16:30 · about 5.5 to 6.5 usable hours · gangway by 14:00 or 15:00

About 5.5–6.5 usable hours, back at the gangway by 14:00 or 15:00: one district or one sight with lunch, or a half-day guided tour that starts at the pier.

No guided day on this site fits these calls and is open on them; the timed plans below are the day.

The short day · 1 call

Wed 24 Nov

08:00–14:45 · about 4.5 usable hours · gangway by 13:15

About 4.5 usable hours, back at the gangway by 13:15: stay within a short taxi ride of the berth, one place done properly, and skip anything that needs a coach.

No guided day on this site fits these calls and is open on them; the timed plans below are the day.

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Norwegian Jade at Shimonoseki

Where does Norwegian Jade dock in Shimonoseki?

Norwegian Jade docks at Choshu Dejima No.2 in Shimonoseki, not at Arcaport — Choshu Dejima: nothing walkable; Karato is 7.6 km on foot, 9.9 km by road. No shuttle published; taxi about 15 min to JR Shimonoseki and 17 min to Karato (city figures), about ¥3,200 and ¥3,900 on the Mar 2026 tariff, our estimates; taxi stand not confirmed. Nearest bus stop Akada Shogakko-mae, 5 min per JTA; walking out of the port area not confirmed. Berths can be reassigned on busy days; the daily programme has the final word.

How long is Norwegian Jade in Shimonoseki?

Wed, 17 Mar 2027: 08:00–16:30 (8.5 h in port); Fri, 12 Nov 2027: 08:00–15:30 (7.5 h in port); Wed, 24 Nov 2027: 08:00–14:45 (6.8 h in port). Off the ship 30 minutes after arrival, all-aboard 30 minutes before departure, back at the gangway an hour before that: plan for about 6.5 usable hours on the call of Wed, 17 Mar 2027, back at the gangway by 15:00.

What can you do in Shimonoseki with 6.5 hours from Norwegian Jade?

1 of the port's timed days fits the call of Wed, 17 Mar 2027: The whole strait from Choshu Dejima (about 6.25h).

What is the weather like in Shimonoseki in March?

On a usual March day Shimonoseki reaches about 14 °C (57 °F), with a low of about 7 °C (45 °F); rain (1 mm or more) falls on about 10 days in 30. These are the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals for Shimonoseki. From 7 days before the call, this page shows the forecast for the day itself.

Checked · Researched, not yet visited · Takumi Yamada

Dates, times and berths from Shimonoseki City Port and Harbor Bureau (下関市港湾局) cruise call lists, 2026 (30 Oct 2026 edition) and 2027 Jan–May (as of 2026-11-02) and the cruise line’s published itinerary. Schedules change; your ship's daily programme has the final word.