Villa A:Ocean View, Near Karato Market & 2 Shrines Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.86 - Revenue
- ¥11.3M
- Occupancy
- 59.0%
- Daily rate
- ¥63,532
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Shimonoseki brought in ¥2,508,703 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 41% less than the national average of ¥4,240,725.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the national average. Listings averaged ¥22,661 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against ¥28,800 and 49% for the national average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in September, usually the slowest. With only 38 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
AirROI tracked 38 active listings in Shimonoseki. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 15%.
Browse the live Shimonoseki Airbnb market See Every Shimonoseki ListingRevenue
Gross bookings per Shimonoseki listing averaged ¥2,508,703 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Japan average: ¥4,240,725), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Shimonoseki listing brings in ¥327,000 in August, its best month, and ¥160,000 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about twice what September does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ¥223,000. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
August 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in May 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | ¥187,774 | 26.2% | ¥18,654 | ¥6,259 | 47 days | 1.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | ¥257,620 | 39.3% | ¥18,744 | ¥8,310 | 40 days | 2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ¥244,867 | 36.1% | ¥18,642 | ¥8,162 | 47 days | 1.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ¥251,855 | 32.9% | ¥18,691 | ¥8,124 | 54 days | 1.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ¥190,409 | 24.1% | ¥18,500 | ¥6,142 | 49 days | 1.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ¥213,119 | 39.2% | ¥17,727 | ¥7,611 | 33 days | 1.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ¥317,956 | 41.1% | ¥18,722 | ¥10,257 | 30 days | 1.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ¥222,937 | 28.4% | ¥18,797 | ¥7,431 | 35 days | 2 nights |
| May 2026 | ¥226,968 | 33.5% | ¥22,838 | ¥7,322 | 47 days | 1.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ¥216,952 | 34.5% | ¥21,445 | ¥7,232 | 28 days | 1.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ¥246,187 | 34.8% | ¥21,741 | ¥7,942 | 40 days | 2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ¥334,686 | 45.6% | ¥22,701 | ¥10,796 | 74 days | 1.5 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Shimonoseki listing earns about ¥167,000 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb revenue calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Shimonoseki Airbnb took in ¥2,508,703 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ¥146,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about ¥273,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the ¥124,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about ¥157,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about ¥127,000 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ¥2,384,703 | ¥4,404,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Shimonoseki bookings | ¥124,000 | ¥229,000 |
| Gross bookings | ¥2,508,703 | ¥4,633,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 84% of Shimonoseki listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −¥339,000 | −¥627,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ¥0 if you clean yourself | −¥124,000 | −¥229,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −¥125,000 | −¥232,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −¥50,000 | −¥93,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −¥75,000 | −¥139,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −¥25,000 | −¥25,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −¥13,000 | −¥13,000 |
| Management¥0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −¥751,000 | −¥1,358,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ¥1,757,703about ¥146,000 a month | ¥3,275,000about ¥273,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Shimonoseki's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Shimonoseki home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about ¥386,000 a month, against ¥209,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Shimonoseki listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 15 percentage points below the Japan average (49%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 45% in August and falls to 27% in September.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Shimonoseki, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Shimonoseki, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ¥22,661 over the past year, about 21% below the Japan average of ¥28,800. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in May and August at about ¥21,300 and bottom out in September and December at about ¥16,800.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
May rates run 26% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ¥18,800. The 12-month ADR of ¥22,661 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Shimonoseki it averaged ¥8,060 over the past year, from about ¥5,350 in a typical September to about ¥10,600 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about twice September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ¥7,340. The 12-month RevPAR of ¥8,060 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 38 active listings, the monthly pattern in Shimonoseki is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in September.
Average revenue by month in Shimonoseki
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, ¥223,000.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | ¥207,000 |
| February | ¥214,000 |
| March | ¥277,000 |
| April | ¥219,000 |
| May | ¥233,000 |
| June | ¥208,000 |
| July | ¥255,000 |
| August | ¥327,000 |
| September | ¥160,000 |
| October | ¥203,000 |
| November | ¥182,000 |
| December | ¥195,000 |
Guests book Shimonoseki stays 43 days ahead on average (about six weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 65 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-June.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 43 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
All 38 active listings in Shimonoseki display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Shimonoseki.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Shimonoseki neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kawatana Onsen, Shimonoseki Fish Market and Chofu. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Kawatana Onsen | A famous hot spring area known for its healing waters and beautiful natural scenery. Attracts travelers looking for a relaxing getaway and wellness experience. | Kawatana Onsen, Suiran-ji Temple, Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art, Yamaguchi Seisho Memorial Museum, Shimonoseki City Aquarium |
| Shimonoseki Fish Market | A bustling market known for fresh seafood and local delicacies. Ideal for food lovers and travelers seeking authentic local experiences. | Karato Market, Ikameshi (squid rice), Shimonoseki's famous fugu, Yamaguchi Seafood Market, Sazanami Park |
| Chofu | An area well-known for its scenic views and proximity to historical sites. Attracts tourists interested in both nature and culture. | Kozanji Temple, Chofu Castle Ruins, Shimonoseki Historical Museum, Shimonoseki Bridge, Tsunoshima Lighthouse |
| Moji Port | A historic area with retro charm and beautiful port views. Great for visitors interested in history and photography. | Moji Port Retro District, Moji Railroad Village, Moji Lighthouse, Shimonoseki Strait, Mojiko Station |
| Ganryu Island | A small island rich with history and beautiful coastal views. Perfect for a day trip and nature lovers. | Ganryu Island Park, Kusanagi Shrine, Shimonoseki View, Battle of Ganryu Island Historical Site |
| Akama Shrine | A significant cultural site with stunning architecture and gardens. Draws visitors interested in religious and historical experiences. | Akama Shrine, Japanese gardens, Myoo-in Temple, beautiful views of the Kanmon Strait |
| Hiraiwa Seaside Park | A beautiful park area near the coast, ideal for outdoor activities and family fun. Attracts those looking for leisure activities. | Beach activities, Camping grounds, Picnic areas, Nature trails, Children's playgrounds |
| Shimonoseki Bay | Known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational activities. Popular for nature lovers and those wanting to enjoy the coastal environment. | Shimonoseki Bay cruises, Kanmon Bridge, Seaside parks, Public beaches, Historical monuments |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 63% of listings in Shimonoseki, alongside 14 private-room listings (37%). Houses are the most common property type at 68%, about 3.7 times the share of apartments and condos (18%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Shimonoseki Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 63.2% | 24 |
| Private room | 36.8% | 14 |
Listings by property type
Shimonoseki Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 68.4% | 26 |
| Apartment/Condo | 18.4% | 7 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 7.9% | 3 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 5.3% | 2 |
The most common size among Shimonoseki's 21 entire homes with a bedroom count is two bedrooms (10 homes).
Shimonoseki entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 23.8% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 47.6% | 10 |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.8% | 5 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% | 1 |
The most common capacity in Shimonoseki is five guests (26% of listings), and 44% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 27 listings with a guest capacity on file (71% of the market).
Shimonoseki listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 7.4% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 22.2% | 6 |
| 5 guests | 25.9% | 7 |
| 6 guests | 18.5% | 5 |
| 7 guests | 3.7% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 22.2% | 6 |
Shimonoseki hosts set up an average of 4.8 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. 50% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Shimonoseki: 76% of listings offer it, and 50% offer self check-in.
Share of Shimonoseki listings with each common amenity
Guests
Shimonoseki splits its demand between home and abroad: 55% of guests who left reviews live outside Japan, led by visitors from South Korea and the United States. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 38%, followed by Japanese and Chinese.
55% of Shimonoseki guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Shimonoseki guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Seoul | 4.2% |
| Melbourne | 4.2% |
| Fukuoka | 3.3% |
| Berlin | 2.5% |
Where Shimonoseki guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Japan | 45.3% |
| South Korea | 9.4% |
| United States | 7.9% |
| Germany | 4.3% |
| France | 4.3% |
Languages spoken by Shimonoseki guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 37.9% |
| Japanese | 30.3% |
| Chinese | 6.8% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Korean | 5.3% |
Shimonoseki Airbnbs average 4.77 stars, and 26% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.65, against 4.87 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Shimonoseki; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.77 |
| Cleanliness | 4.76 |
| Communication | 4.87 |
| Location | 4.65 |
| Check-in | 4.77 |
| Value | 4.67 |
Booking patterns
Nearly nine in ten Shimonoseki listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 13% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 42% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Shimonoseki listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 44.7% | 17 |
| 181-270 days | 42.1% | 16 |
| 91-180 days | 13.2% | 5 |
Days a year Shimonoseki listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 13.2% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 42.1% | 16 |
| 31-90 days | 39.5% | 15 |
| 1-30 days | 5.3% | 2 |
The average Shimonoseki booking lasts 1.8 nights, longest in June and shortest in November. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year. More than seven in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Shimonoseki
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Shimonoseki accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Shimonoseki listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Shimonoseki, used by 61% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 37% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Shimonoseki listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
45% of Shimonoseki listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is ¥1,883, and some higher fees lift the average to ¥3,369. Spread over the average stay of 1.8 nights, that adds roughly ¥1,025 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Shimonoseki, a one-bedroom unit, took in ¥11,300,000 over the past year, about 4.5 times the city's average of ¥2,510,000. Five of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Villa A:Ocean View, Near Karato Market & 2 Shrines Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.86
Villa B:Ocean View, Near Karato Market & 2 Shrines Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Feel the breeze of the Fukue Strait at the closest resort to nature Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
The sea is right in front of you. A house on a vast property. There is a BBQ set, pizza oven, and… Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
[Shimonoseki] Akama Shrine Soba, with a view of the Kanmon Strait. A one-ranked house Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.80
GranVista-tsunoshima Island West End Beautiful Sunset Inn Japanese and Western Rooms Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00 Fewer than 1% of Shimonoseki listings are classed as professionally managed, though 42% of listings have a co-host. Seven in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Six in ten listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 84% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 92 km, Chuo Ward (72 km away, 84 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.2 times as much as Shimonoseki.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu 20 km | 81 | ¥1,546,475 | ¥15,234 | 36% |
| Yamaguchi 48 km | 30 | ¥1,098,506 | ¥14,969 | 27% |
| Hakata Ward 71 km | 129 | ¥3,512,049 | ¥22,094 | 52% |
| Dazaifu 71 km | 59 | ¥4,195,693 | ¥23,996 | 48% |
| Fukuoka 72 km | 1,746 | ¥3,977,122 | ¥23,057 | 53% |
| Chuo Ward 72 km | 84 | ¥5,464,129 | ¥27,101 | 67% |
| Kasuga 73 km | 34 | ¥3,485,532 | ¥15,735 | 65% |
| Itoshima 92 km | 106 | ¥4,539,476 | ¥34,735 | 44% |
Markets elsewhere in Japan with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Shimonoseki:
FAQ
An active Shimonoseki Airbnb grossed ¥2,508,703 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 38 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ¥308,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Shimonoseki listings earn between ¥62,700 and ¥308,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ¥545,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Shimonoseki were booked on 34% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the national average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Shimonoseki cost ¥22,661 before fees. Half of listings charge between ¥8,110 and ¥24,900, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
All active Shimonoseki listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Shimonoseki Airbnb grossed ¥2,508,703 in the 12 months to September 2026, 41% below the national average of ¥4,240,725. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, ¥1,757,703 a year (about ¥146,000 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about ¥273,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
August usually pays best, averaging ¥327,000 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Shimonoseki listing was open to book earned ¥8,060 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made ¥15,900 or more.
Shimonoseki stays were booked 43 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Shimonoseki Airbnb stay lasted 1.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Shimonoseki Airbnbs 4.77 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
Kawatana Onsen, Shimonoseki Fish Market and Chofu draw the most short-term rental interest in Shimonoseki. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 38 active Airbnb listings in Shimonoseki as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Kitakyushu, 20 km away.
In Shimonoseki, 45% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ¥1,883, and some higher fees lift the average to ¥3,369.
Method
Figures on this page cover 38 active Airbnb listings in Shimonoseki from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Japanese yen at ¥157 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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