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Tsunoshima Bridge, the Hagi castle town, and Akiyoshido Cave enchant visitors. Fresh seafood from both the Seto Inland Sea and the Sea of Japan makes dining exceptional.

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Kusu Komorebi Onsen

A free-flowing spring wrapped in the bounty of the Kusunoki countryside.

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Yumen Onsen

A lotion-smooth spring in the Misumi countryside linking Hagi and Nagato.

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Fukatanikyo Onsen

A radon-rich valley spring embraced by the clear headwaters of the Nishiki River.

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Jiseiji Onsen

A quiet old spring in the Ube hills, beside the flowing Kotogawa River.

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Ichinomata Onsen

A silky spring in a firefly-filled valley, praised as the retreat of Kanmon.

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Yuno Onsen

A beauty spring by the Yaji River, known as the quiet retreat of Tokuyama.

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Kawatana Onsen

An eight-hundred-year-old spring in the Toyoura countryside near the Hibiki Sea.

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Tawarayama Onsen

A retro mountain hideaway where the tradition of curative bathing still lives.

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Yuda Onsen

A famed beauty spring bubbling in Yamaguchi city, home to the white fox legend.

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Nagato Yumoto Onsen

The oldest hot spring in Yamaguchi, nestled beside the murmuring Otozure River.

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Tokuyama Anago

Plump and tender conger eel from Shunan, raised in the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea.

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Ube Ramen

A local ramen loved in the industrial city of Ube, featuring a rich pork bone broth.

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Yamaguchi Uiro

A famous Yamaguchi sweet made with bracken starch, prized for its smooth and chewy texture

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Chisha Namasu

Leaf lettuce dressed in sweet and tangy vinegar miso, a springtime home dish of Yamaguchi.

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Kencho

A humble winter simmered dish of daikon and tofu handed down in Yamaguchi households.

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Yuda Onsen and Yamaguchi City Course

A course soaking in Yuda Onsen of white-fox legend, then touring Yamaguchi city with its O

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Tsunoshima Bridge and Kitaura Coast Drive

A refreshing drive across Tsunoshima Bridge over emerald sea, along the Kitaura coastline

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Choshu Dori

A brand chicken raised in the rich nature of Yamaguchi with firm texture and deep savory f

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Miran Gyu

A richly flavored brand wagyu carrying the bloodline of a natural treasure cattle on Mishi

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Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Karst Course

A one-day course walking Japan largest karst plateau and its giant cave to feel the depth

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Kintaikyo Bridge and Iwakuni Stroll

A half-day stroll across the five graceful arches of Kintaikyo Bridge to Iwakuni Castle an

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Kawara Soba

Green tea buckwheat noodles grilled fragrantly on a hot roof tile, born in Kawatana Onsen.

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Iwakuni Zushi

A colorful pressed sushi handed down in the castle town of Iwakuni, home of the famous arc

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Hagi Castle Town and World Heritage Walk

A one-day walk from Hagi Castle ruins through samurai streets to Shokasonjuku, tracing the

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Shimonoseki Fugu

The king of winter cuisine savored in Shimonoseki, Japans top hub for pufferfish, from tra

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Ryuzoji Temple, a Hidden Power Spot in Yamaguchi City

An ancient temple with 1300 years of history, a mystic retreat home to a 900-year-old gink

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Beppu Benten Pond, a Hidden Power Spot in Mine City

A cobalt-blue spring pond among Japan top hundred waters, within Beppu Itsukushima Shrine,

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Taineiji Temple, a Hidden Power Spot in Nagato City

A celebrated Soto Zen temple once called the Koya of the West, a place of foliage and hist

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Hikoshima Hachimangu Shrine, a Hidden Power Spot in Shimonoseki

The guardian shrine of all of Hikoshima island, with a petroglyph stone locals cherish as

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Iwaya Kannon Cave, a Hidden Power Spot in Iwakuni City

A Kannon image in a limestone cave designated a natural monument, where dripping stalactit

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Shuho Shiraito Falls, a Hidden Power Spot in Mine City

A 30-meter waterfall on the upper Kotogawa River, where water streams down the rock like w

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Tateiwa and the Four Sacred Rocks, a Hidden Power Spot on Suo-Oshima

A pilgrimage of four strange rocks including the 40-meter Tateiwa, long worshipped by isla

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Futami Meotoiwa Married Rocks, a Hidden Power Spot in Shimonoseki

Two great rocks rising from the coast, joined by a giant sacred rope and long revered by a

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Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine, a Hidden Power Spot in Ube City

A guardian shrine of Ube with over a thousand years of history, famous for its remarkable

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Yamaguchi Daijingu Shrine, a Hidden Power Spot in Yamaguchi City

An old and prestigious shrine that enshrines a divided spirit from Ise Grand Shrine, quiet

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Yamaguchi Winter Travel 2026: Snowy Kintaikyo, Hagi & Nagato-Yumoto Onsen

山口の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。錦帯橋雪景色・長門湯本温泉・萩など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。

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Yamaguchi Autumn Foliage 2026: Kintaikyo, Akiyoshidai & Chomonkyo Gorge

山口の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。錦帯橋・長門峡・秋吉台など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Yamaguchi Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Yamaguchi. Spring sakura viewing guide

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Yamaguchi Local Gourmet Guide: Kawara Soba

Discover Yamaguchi''s unique local cuisine including 瓦そば. A food lover''s guide to the bes

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Rainy Day in Yamaguchi: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Yamaguchi! Discover top indoor attractions including 山口県立美術

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Yamaguchi Food Guide: Fugu, Kawara Soba & Uiro

Shimonoseki is Japan's fugu capital. Discover the unusual kawara soba grilled on a hot roo

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Kintaikyo Bridge: One of Japan's Three Famous Bridges with Five Wooden Arches

Kintaikyo Bridge spanning the Nishiki River in Iwakuni City features five connected wooden

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Akiyoshido Cave: Exploring One of the Largest Limestone Caves in the Orient

Akiyoshido Cave sleeping beneath the Akiyoshidai plateau in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefectur

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Shimonoseki: Savoring Exquisite Fugu Cuisine at the Home of Blowfish

Shimonoseki, where approximately 80% of Japan's fugu consumption is concentrated, is "the

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Hagi: Castle Town That Nurtured Bakumatsu Patriots and Shokasonjuku Academy

Hagi, which produced transformative figures of the Bakumatsu period, is a World Heritage c

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Tsunoshima Bridge: A Spectacular Drive Floating on Cobalt Blue Sea

Tsunoshima Bridge running over cobalt blue sea and white sandy beaches is a representative

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Nagato Yumoto Onsen: Relaxing in a Historic Mountain Hot Spring Resort

Nagato Yumoto Onsen, continuing since the Muromachi period, is a representative hidden hot

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Yanai: Goldfish Lanterns Swimming Through a White-Walled Town and Soy Sauce Culture

Yanai retains the atmosphere of an Edo-period merchant town. The "Goldfish Lantern Festiva

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Mine City: Unique Landscapes Created by Karst Plateau and Limestone Terrain

Mine City, which has the Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau, is a special town where limestone mini

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Motonosumi Shrine: 123 Red Torii Gates Extending Toward the Sea

Motonosumi Shrine with 123 red torii gates lined up on a cliff overlooking the Sea of Japa

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Yamaguchi City: The Capital of Ouchi Culture Called the Kyoto of the West

Yamaguchi City, called "the Kyoto of the West" in medieval times, is a capital that prospe

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Iwakuni: The Scene of Japanese-American Cultural Exchange in a US Military Base City

Iwakuni City, which hosts a US military base, is a unique city where Japanese and American

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Ube City: The Culture of an Industrial City Known as a City of Sculpture

Ube City, which developed through the coal industry, was a pioneer of placing numerous scu

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Shunan City: Factory Night Views of the Petrochemical Complex and Tokuyama Industrial Tourism

The factory night views of Shunan City's petrochemical complex are certified as Japan Nigh

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Power Spot🌸 Spring

Hofu Tenmangu Shrine: One of Japan's Three Tenman Shrines Enshrining the God of Learning

Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, particularly prestigious among Tenmangu shrines nationwide, is one o

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Abu Town: A Happy Migration Destination in a Small Fishing Village of Yamaguchi

Abu Town, a small fishing village facing the Sea of Japan, is a hidden gem of Yamaguchi wi

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Kanmon Strait: The Boundary with Kyushu Where History and Scenery Intersect

The Kanmon Strait separating Honshu and Kyushu has been a key waterway hub since ancient t

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Sightseeing☀️ Summer

Kasado Island: A Seto Inland Sea Island Famous for Natural Flounder Aquaculture

Kasado Island off Shunan City is a small Seto Inland Sea island known for flounder aquacul

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Hagi Ware: The Pottery Beloved by Tea Masters That Develops with a Thousand Uses

Hagi ware, known for "Hagi's Seven Transformations" that change with use, is prestigious p

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Sightseeing🍂 Autumn

Chofu: A Historic District Along the Kanmon Strait Retaining the Atmosphere of a Castle Town

Chofu within Shimonoseki City is a historic district that prospered as the castle town of

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Tsunoshima Bridge and Hagi Castle Town — Yamaguchi's Scenic Views and History

Cross the scenic Tsunoshima Bridge to a pristine island and explore the beautifully preser

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Motonosumi Shrine — The Spectacular Shrine with 123 Torii Gates Leading to the Sea

Visit Motonosumi Shrine where 123 vermilion torii gates cascade dramatically down to the r

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Sumiyoshi Shrine — The Ancient Shrine of the Three Sumiyoshi Deities in Shimonoseki

Explore Sumiyoshi Shrine in Shimonoseki, one of Japan's three original Sumiyoshi shrines d

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Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave — Japan's Largest Karst Plateau and Mystical Cavern

Explore Akiyoshidai, Japan's largest karst plateau, and its spectacular cave Akiyoshido wi