Beppu Benten Pond is a spring-fed pond with the characteristic cobalt blue color of karst formations, which becomes even more stunning in the sunlight. The water is crystal clear and creates a mystica
The Motonomi Inari Shrine, with its impressive array of countless red torii gates, and the nearby Tsukoryu Gongen's tidal blowhole are both located in Yamaguchi Prefecture and are known as some of the
This is the Ichinomiya shrine of Nagato Province, located in Shimonoseki City. It is one of the three major Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan, along with Sumiyoshi Shrine in Osaka and Hakata. The main hall w
Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture is one of the three Tenmangu Shrines in Japan that enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. Founded in 904, it boasts the longest h
Rurikoji Temple in Yamaguchi City is a Soto Zen temple whose symbol is its five-story pagoda, a national treasure. This beautiful tower, built during the Muromachi period, conveys Japanese history and
Kawatana Camphor Forest is a huge camphor tree that is said to be 1000 years old. Branches and leaves extend horizontally as wide as 58m.
Located on the tip of Tsunoshima Island in Yamaguchi Prefecture, this A-rank lighthouse has high historical and cultural value and has been selected as one of Japan's 50 best lighthouses.
Senjojiki, located in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a grassland that spreads across a plateau at an altitude of 333m, and is attractive for its spectacular view of the Sea of Japan below. Yo
Akama Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the Heike clan, who were wiped out during the Genpei War. It is a tourist attraction that enshrines Emperor Antoku, who drowned himself at a young age, and is cha
A shrine dedicated to Yoshida Shoin, who played an active role in the late Edo period.
Kosanji Temple is a quaint temple located in the castle town of Chofu, founded in the Kamakura period. It is also known as the place where Takasugi Shinsaku raised his army, and you can experience his
Tokoji Temple, located in Hagi City, is an ancient temple where the graves of the successive feudal lords of the Mori clan are located. The Chinese-style mountain gate, the magnificent main gate, and
Located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, this scenic spot of clear streams and waterfalls has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls. You can enjoy the clear air and water interwove
Kinkei Falls is a waterfall that is the source of the Ichinozaka River, on the way to Hagi on Prefectural Route 62 from Yamaguchi City to Hagi. It consists of two waterfalls, the Odaki (60m drop) and
Daishoin is a Zen (Rinzai sect) temple and the family temple of the Mori clan, which was built during the Edo period.
Suo Kokubunji is one of the Kokubunji temples built in Suo Province.
Tamaoyajinja Shrine is a shrine in Hofu City, the Ichinomiya of Suo Province. It is home to the Kurokashiwa chicken, a national natural monument.
Famous as one of the leading hydrangea temples in western Japan, this ancient temple where hydrangeas bloom in full glory was built as a Suo-bessho temple of Todaiji Temple in 1187. It is a soothing s
This uninhabited island in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is known for the "Duel on Ganryu Island" between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro. Although it is an island with nothing around, it is a
The coast of Aoshima Island, also known as the "Alps of the Sea," boasts a scenic view of blue sea and bizarrely shaped rock pillars.
Located in Yamaguchi City, this garden is a nationally designated historic site and scenic spot said to have been created by the Muromachi period Buddhist painter-monk Sesshu. Experience the world of
Akiyoshido, one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Akiyoshidai is one of the largest karst plateaus in Japan. Its unique landscape of limestone rocks resembling flocks of sheep and the magnificent underground limestone cave "Akiyoshido" are its attrac
Mountain park of the fire is a park located on the summit in the Kanmon Strait. You can overlooking the wonderful views of there is a Observation Deck Kanmon Strait.
Located in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the 631m summit offers a spectacular view. You can enjoy a breathtaking view of the many islands in the Seto Inland Sea, Hofu city, and even Shikoku in the
Susa Hornfels, located in Susa Bay in the northeastern part of Hagi City, is a beautiful striped fault.
Myojin Pond is a mysterious pond where seawater and freshwater mix. Behind it lies Kasayama, Japan's smallest volcano, and from the observation deck at the top of the mountain you can get a panoramic