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Other Sightseeing

Tsunoshima-ohashi Bridge

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Shimonoseki

A bridge connecting Shimonoseki City in Yamaguchi Prefecture to the island of Tsunoshima. The bridge is also one of the longest non-toll bridges connecting to an isolated island in Japan. The bridge stretching across the emerald green Amagase sea is lovely, and the area is a popular filming location for television shows and commercials. The expansive view, seemingly out of a country other than Japan, is visited by large numbers of tourists year-round. Note that photography is prohibited in the emergency parking zone in the center of the bridge.
Mohri Garden

4.0

65 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Pref. Houfushi Tatara 1-15-1

The Mohri Garden is a large garden, covering an area of 84,000 square meters, which has been designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty. This is a garden arranged so that visitors walk around a central pond; various features—including specially positioned groups of rocks, plants, grass lawns, stone bridges and footpaths—have been arranged around the Hyotan-ike Pond. The most visually impressive part of the Garden is the area of level garden in front of the reception and study room. The Mohri Garden is also famous as a marvelous place to view autumn foliage; the autumn leaves are at their best between mid-November and late November each year.

In my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful garden in Japan. Though it is not something historical like many gardens in Kyoto, it is certainly a good example of Japanese garden which is inspired...
The Sesshu Garden at Joei-ji Temple

4.0

83 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Pref. Yamaguchishi Miyanoshimo 2001-1

According to tradition, the Sesshu Garden was designed around 500 years ago by the famous painter-monk Sesshu Toyo as the garden for what was then the villa of the local lord Ouchi Masahiro. A temple was later built on the site of the villa. The Sesshu Garden is located on the north side of the Hon-do (Main Hall) of the temple, the name of which was changed from the Myoki-ji Temple to the Joei-ji Temple. The Garden has been designated as a National Historic Site and as a National Site of Scenic Beauty. This traditional Japanese-style garden with forested hills behind it on the eastern, western and northern sides features a pond with four artificial islands in it, surrounded by carefully-arranged rocks and a “dry waterfall” of stones; visitors get a real sense of the culture of the Muromachi period when the garden was built.

I visited the Jyoei Temple in the evening, shortly before closing. There was an entrance fee, but I felt it was worth it. The temple grounds and temple itself is just beautiful! There is a small...
Tsunoshima

3.5

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Hohokucho Tsunoshima 2343-2

The lighthouse was designed in 1876 as the first large lighthouse on the Sea of Japan side, and the view from the top of the narrow spiral staircase is spectacular, almost tropical. Many tourists enjoy driving along the Kakunoshima Ohashi Bridge with this lighthouse as their destination.

角島に渡ってそのまま一気に島の西の端までやってきました。そこに立っているのが角島灯台です。明治９年につくられたという角島灯台は、高さがおよそ３０ｍもあります。その高い灯台のすぐ横に、角島灯台記念館がありました。この灯台記念館は、職員の宿舎だった施設で、館内には、角島の歴史や日本各地にある灯台が紹介されており、また、灯台長の部屋なども復元されて見学することができました。
Akiyoshidai Karst Observatory

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Yamaguchi Pref. Mineshi Shuhouchouakiyoshi Akiyoshidai

"This is an observation deck located in the southern part of ""Akiyoshidai Higashidai"". The second floor has a circular shape and visitors can enjoy a panorama view of 360 degrees from the lookout. In addition to overlooking the Karst topography of Akiyoshidai and grasslands, the boundary between the forest and grasslands can be easily seen. The observation deck is also wheelchair friendly. "
Kanmon Tunnel

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Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Mimosusogawachou Yamaguchi-ken Kunono-cho, Shimonoseki-shi (road section) (Humanitarian department)

This tunnel connects Shimonoseki City and Kitakyushu City in Fukuoka Prefecture and passes under the Kanmon Strait, separating Yamaguchi and Fukuoka Prefectures. There is a tunnel for pedestrians, bicycles, motorized bicycles of 50 cc or less, which is used as a jogging or walking course. In addition, there are tunnels for a highway and a railroad for the Sanyo main line, and the Shin-Kanmon Tunnel for the Sanyo Shinkansen.
Kanmon Tunnel Pedestrian Walkway (Shimonoseki Exit)

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Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi-Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Moji-ku
Kaikyo Yume Tower

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Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Buzendachou 3-3-1

Opened in 1996, the 153-meter-high Kaikyo Yume Tower is an important landmark of the Kanmon Straits. The Tower is the central building of the Yamaguchi International Trade & Cultural Center (also known as “Kaikyo Messe Shimonoseki”) in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. From the observatory, at a height of 143 meters, visitors can look down on the Kanmon Straits (between Honshu and Kyushu), and along the coast from Ganryu-jima Island across to Hibikinada on the Kyushu side of the Straits. The sight of the sun going down behind Hibikinada, and the nightscape, are very romantic, and the Tower is also illuminated at nighttime. The Kaikyo Yume Tower is renowned as a “Sanctuary for Lovers,” and couples account for many of the visitors to the Tower.
Hagi Castle Town

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Yamaguchi Hagi-shi Gofukumachi
Chofu Garden

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Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Choufukuromonhigashimachi 8-11

This is a garden in Shimonoseki City. It is the site of the residence of Nishi Yukinaga, one of the chief vassals of the Chofu Mori Domain. The study building, the tea house and Japanese-style gazebo remain set around the pond at the center. The warehouses scattered around the garden are now shops that sell famous confectionery of Shimonoseki and accessories, as well as exhibit and sell art, and offer tourist information. Visitors are able to freely explore the large garden while enjoying the nature.
Oshima Bridge

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Yamaguchi Prefecture Oshima-gun Suo Prefecture Oshima-cho/Yanai City

A 1,020-meter-long bridge between Yanai City and Suo-Oshima Town, Oshima County in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The bridge was constructed with continuous trusses on the world’s first multi-pillar foundation in order to combat tidal damage. There is a footpath on the east side of the bridge, which guests can walk or bike along. It’s a very popular spot to shoot scenes for movies and commercials.
Kasado Ohashi Bridge

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Yamaguchi ken Shimomatsu city nostril

This bridge over Kasado Bay in Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, connects Kudamatsu City and Kasado Island. This beautiful red truss bridge was completed in 1970 and is a symbol of Kudamatsu City. Kasado Island is said to be where Kojiro SASAKI stopped on his way to Kyushu while following Musashi MIYAMOTO.
Kanmon Bridge

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Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Moji-ku , Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi

This massive 1068-meter-long overwater bridge connects Honshu and Kyushu. The bridge, which is part of the Kyushu Expressway, passes over the Kanmon Strait and only be crossed by car. At the time the bridge opened in 1973 it was called the longest bridge in the orient. The best places to view the bridge the Dannoura P.A. on the Honshu side and the Mekari P.A. on the Kyushu side. The Mekari P.A. has an observation deck that offers views of not just of the bridge but also Dannoura and Shimonoseki City. The sight of the bridge illuminated at night combined with the nighttime view of the city is particularly scenic.
White Wall Townscape

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Yamaguchi Pref. Yanaishi Yanai 3714-1

These streets represent the Yanai City during the Edo period. Yanai prospered as the storehouse for the Iwakuni domain. The town bustling with carts loaded with produce traversing its streets. Approximately 200 meters of streets are preserved with the white-walled lattice-windowed merchant stores and street shops. This area has been designated a National Important Preservation District of Historic Buildings, with many places to see including the merchant museum, Muroyanosono; the Important Cultural Property, Kunimori residence; and the former house of Kunikida Doppo. Prior to the summer Kingyo, gold fish, Festival, goldfish shaped lanterns are hung under the eaves and create a dream-like atmosphere.
Kikuya Yokocho

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Yamaguchi Pref. Hagishi Gofukumachi -Minamikore Town

This 0.5 kilometer road leads from Haruwaka-cho to Minami Furuhagi-machi. It was named after the fact that it passes by the Kikuya Family manor, once used as accommodations by traveling inspectors of the Tokugawa Bakufu and given over as troop headquarters. The street walls are lined with tessellated patterns, preserving the original castle town atmosphere for the current day. The street also runs by the birthplaces of Shinsaku Takasugi, and Giichi Tanaka.
Sorinji Temple Garden Ryushintei

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Yamaguchi Ube-shi Kogushi 210

A garden located on the grounds of Sorinji Temple in Kogushi, Ube City. Created during the 14th century Nanbokucho period, it is the oldest garden in the prefecture and has been designated national Place of Scenic Beauty. The pebbles spread along the edge of the pond represent a tidal flat, expressing the ebb and flow of the tide. The rare feature only exists here and in the garden of Motsuji Temple in Hiraizumi.
Kamisakariyama Observatory

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Kumage-gun Kaminosekicho Nagashima

"An observatory on the 314-meter summit of Mt. Kamisakari. On clear days you can see Shikoku's Cape Sada and Kyushu's Kunisaki Peninsula in the distance. Approximately 10,000 daffodils bloom between mid-February and mid-March, and its famous as one of the best spots in the prefecture to see cherry blossoms in spring. The sight of the many daffodils along the road to the observatory let you know why it's called ""Daffodil Road."" You need to be careful when entering and leaving the small summit parking area."
Hiyako Kaimagari

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Yamaguchi Hagi-shi Hiyako

The term kaimagari, also called oimawashi suji, is one of the defensive measures, and refers to a special form of street that is lined with tall earthen walls on both sides, and frequently turns at right angles to break the line of sight of attackers entering into the castle town and allow the defenders to bottle them up. These streets were built to protect the houses of local nobility, and remnants can still be found near the old Tanaka villa in Hiyako, alongside the old Kuchiba family residence in Horiuchi district, and in Daikodama Yokocho. In the fruit season, the sight of bright yellow summer oranges peeking over the tall kaimagari walls is a truly Hagi-esque scene, and quiet strolls through this old-fashioned scenery are a popular pastime even today.
Horiuchi Kaimagari

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Yamaguchi Hagi-shi Horiuchi

Kaimagari, also called oimawashi suji, is one of the defensive measures, and refers to a special form of street that is lined with tall earthen walls on both sides, and which frequently turns at right angles to break the line of sight of attackers entering into the castle town and allow the defenders to bottle them up. The Horiuchi district, which is equivalent to the castle's Sannomaru (outermost region of the castle)in the feudal era, was lined with historic buildings like the old domain government offices, and the manors of the important samurai of ranks, such as Mori clan (top rank), Eidai-garo (permanent chief retainers , and Yorigumi (senior vassals). Quiet strolls through this old-fashioned scenery retaining traditional Hagi style are a popular pastime even today.
Yamaguchi Prefectural Yamaguchi Museum

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21 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Kasugacho 8-2

「時間があったので立ち寄った」と言っては失礼になるかもしれませんが、充実した時間を過ごすことができました。

Yamaguchi

Iwakuni / Yanai / Suooshima Shunan / Kudamatsu / Hikari / Kasado Island Yamaguchi / Hofu Hagi Shimonoseki Nagato Mine City (Akiyoshidai) / Ube City

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Observatory / Outlook Observation Tower Traditional Streets/Houses Historical Road Street Lighthouse Skyline, etc. Hill Bridge Garden Row of trees Dams

Yamaguchi Areas

Heading west along Japan’s largest island, Honshu, the very last prefecture you’ll reach is Yamaguchi, separated from Kyushu by a small strip of water known as the Kanmon Straits, which the far-reaching harbor city Shimonoseki looks over. With water at every turn, the seafood of Yamaguchi is an indisputable highlight, and we’re not talking just the usual fish dishes - the notorious fugu, or puffer fish, is a Japanese delicacy that was discovered in Yamaguchi prefecture, making it the best place to try it out.