Shopping Spots in Yamaguchi / Hofu Area

  • Hondaya Kaikoan Main Shop
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Sta. Dori 1-4-5
    "This long-established Japanese confectionery shop was founded in 1917. The shop sells traditional confectionery such as ""Yamaguchi Uiro,"" a traditional confectionery representative of Yamaguchi, as well as carefully prepared fresh confectionery and limited-edition products made with select ingredients. The popular Uiro is a representative confectionery characterized by its soft texture and elegant flavor of bracken starch. The elegant flavor and texture reminiscent of the Kyoto of the west is perfect for tea, as well as a gift or a souvenir. Products such as ""Kaiko Manju,"" which is made from Hokkaido azuki bean paste and tsukune potatoes, and ""Hime Mikasa,"" which is wrapped in hand-baked dough with glisteningly cooked granulated bean paste, are also popular."

    ういろうといえば名古屋、ではなく福岡に伝来して、小田原辺りまで伝わったものなんだそう。そして、山口もまたういろうの名産地の一つとのこと。柔らかめの、優しい味のういろう、おすすめです!

  • Mihorido Main Shop
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    4.0
    18 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Sta. Dori 1-5-10
    "This Japanese confectionery shop was founded in 1927. Just a short walk from Yamaguchi Station, it continues to make the traditional confectionery ""Yamaguchi Uiro"" that dates back to the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The beautiful pale violet and the peculiar texture reminiscent of the calm ancient capital of Yamaguchi give it an elegant taste that has not changed even now since ancient times. The most popular product is ""Shirouiro,"" which is addictive with its gentle sweetness and refreshing elegance. It sells ""Kurouiro"" kneaded with Okinawan brown sugar, ""Matcha Uiro"" kneaded with matcha green tea from Kyoto, and ""Hina Uiro"" associated with hishi-mochi of the Doll's Festival and shaped like a diamond."

    豆子郎さんしかういろうは知らなかったし そこがベストだと思っていた、、、が! 御堀堂さんのういろうを食べたときに ん?うまい!!!! となりました。あっさり味の豆子郎さんよりも味に深みがあります。 個人的には白色をお勧めしてます。 県外のお友達にお土産に大量に買い、分けてます笑 運転しながら自分も食べたりして♪ 若い女性の接客が素晴らしく感心しました。 ういろうは、豆子郎さんだけではないというこ...

  • Murata
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Kami-tatekoji 75
    This alcohol store is located a ten-minute walk from the Yamaguchi Prefectural Office. It has sake, shochu, beer and organic wine from all over Japan, mainly selling local alcohol from Yamaguchi. The alcohol purchased directly from brewers is stored with strict temperature control, so you can purchase delicious alcohol that retains its original flavor. Sumikawa Shuzo's Toyobijin Junmai Ginjo, which is characterized by its gorgeous aroma and refreshing taste, and Sarugaku Junmai Ginjo from Nagayama Shuzo, which is known for mountain monkeys, have attracted attention beyond the generations.
  • Shouchan Croquette
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Sentoshoji 15
    "This croquette shop has received a prestigious gold award in the handmade croquette contest at the Japan Meat Industry Fair. For more than half a century since the start of production in 1955, it has made handmade croquettes with select ingredients and taste. Their beef croquettes are simple yet warm gems using domestic beef, potatoes and onions as the main ingredients. Since an original frying oil blended with several types of fats and oils is used, the flavor of the ingredients is maximized and is loved by many residents as ""the best croquettes in Japan."""
  • Toshiro no Sato Sakura-an
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    4.0
    35 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Ouchimihori 1-1-3
    "This Japanese confectionery store was founded in 1948. It sells toshiro, baked sweets, and confectionery for happy and unhappy occasions, among other items. There is a teahouse inside overlooking the Japanese garden ""Ouchi Shikitei."" The representative confectionery ""Suzushi Toshiro,"" is made from the famous product of Yamaguchi ""Yamaguchi Uiro."" Dainagon (large, dark red beans) and white azuki beans are hidden with the flavors of azuki beans and matcha green tea, and the taste of the dough and beans complement each other, making this sweet different from Yamaguchi Uiro. They sell seasonal products such as mugwort in the spring and chestnuts in the fall."

    This is a niice Japanese foods and garden which is situated at the old Ouchi Lord period (in Yamaguchi) with older Japanese healthy cade of Toshiro foods.

  • Sanindo
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Nakaichicho 6-15
    "This long-established Japanese confectionery store was founded in 1883. It is located in a corner of Nakaichi shopping street and sells signature products such as ""Meika Shitatsuzumi,"" uiro and castellas. The Meika Shitatsuzumi, which has been improved over and over again, is an elegant treat with a combination of fluffy rice cake and white smooth bean paste. The molding of rice cake manju buns, which collapses if even a little force is applied, is still done by hand. Since it can be purchased from a single item, it is perfect as souvenirs from Yamaguchi."

    山口の銘菓、舌鼓は山陰堂のお菓子であり山口を代表する製菓品でもある。一口サイズの大きさは子どもたちも食べやすい。口の中に舌鼓を入れると柔らかいもちの感触と、中に入った砂糖の甘い味を織り交ぜた白あんが出てくる感じになり、とてもおいしい。

  • Kuwabara Ouchinuri Ouchi Doll Factory
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Dojomonzen 1-2-5
    "This is the factory for ""Ouchi Dolls"" that have been popular in Yamaguchi since long ago. The company manufactures and sells ""Ouchi Dolls,"" a traditional craft that is said to have been born from the heartwarming story of Hiroyo Ouchi and his wife, the founder of the Ouchi family's revival, as well as Ouchi-nuri lacquerware, which tells the story of the past of Yamaguchi, said to be the Kyoto of the west. Ouchi-nuri, a traditional technique using lacquer, was born as a symbol of luxurious and gorgeous Ouchi culture. It is characterized by a color of lacquer called ""Ouchi vermilion,"" which is neither red nor brown, and the Ouchi rhombus, the family crest of the Ouchi family, is decorated on it. In the workshop inside the store, you can observe the decoration process of Ouchi lacquerware."
  • Yamaguchi-san
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Dojomonzen 1-3-16
    "This specialty shop sells specialties, souvenirs, traditional crafts, and special products from Yamaguchi Prefecture, where the bounties of the mountains and the sea are abundant. In addition to new products that have gained broad appeal in the media and classic marine products, it also offers Hagi-yaki pottery and Ouchi-nuri lacquered crafts. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, a ""produce market"" is held that sells fresh vegetables produced by local farmers with all their heart."
  • Yume Town Yamaguchi
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi
  • Aeon Town Hofu
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Hofu-shi Kanebocho 7-1
  • AEON Hofu
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Hofu-shi Chuocho 1-3
  • Seven-Eleven Hofu Edomari
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Hofu-shi Edomari 1060
  • mont-bell Yamaguchi
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Shimosaba 833
  • Manga Warehouse Yamaguchi
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Yoshiki Shimo Higashi 3-3-10
  • Nitori Yamaguchi
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Kandacho 3-30
  • Lawson Yamaguchi Aiofutajima
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi
  • IZUTSUYA (IZUTSUYA) Yamaguchi
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Nakaichicho 3-3
  • TheBig Aeon Town Hofu Higashi
    Shopping
    Yamaguchi Hofu-shi Kanebocho 7-1 Aeon Town Hofu 1F
  • Sun Park Ajisu
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Ajisu 4825-1
  • Tenmanya
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamaguchi Hofu-shi Kamitenjinmachi 9-8

    防府天満宮の大鳥居から通りの反対側にある同じ名前の土産物屋の2Fが食事処になっていました。店内は思ったより広かったです。テーブル席と座敷席がありました。料理は山口県ものと天満宮関連がメインでした。猛暑のランチタイムだったので梅ざるそばにしました。そばはもうちょっと水分があってものいいかなと思うものでした。勘定は下の土産物屋で払うようになっていました。

Yamaguchi Areas

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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.

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