Overview
Shime is a town in Japan.
About 46,000 people live here.
On the map it sits in Asia, in the northern hemisphere.
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the closest airport, roughly 3 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 46,377 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 3 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Shime is
Shime sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Fukuoka lies about 7 km to the west, Kasuga lies about 7 km to the south and Ōnojō lies about 6 km to the south.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), roughly 3 km away.
Alternative gateways include Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 52 km); Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ, 58 km).
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Find flights to Shime →arrives FUK (3.3 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly subtropical (northern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Shime is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through FUK.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Fukuoka (7 km to the west); Kasuga (7 km to the south); Ōnojō (6 km to the south); Chikushino-shi (10 km to the south); Ōita (111 km to the east).
Good to know
The currency is the JPY (Yen).
The main language spoken is Japanese.
Clocks run on Asia/Tokyo time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Shime
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Getting around Shime
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Shime?
- Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the closest airport, about 3 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Shime?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Shime?
- Fukuoka is one of the closest places, about 7 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Shime in?
- Shime is in Japan.
On the map
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.