Yamaguchi Prefecture Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panorama view of Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge in Shimonoseki with sand beach in sunny day. The bridge located off the northwest coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture by the Sea of Japan.
Famous historical wooden arch Kintai Bridge spanning the Nishiki River. Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan
千畳敷から日本海のパノラマ　山口県長門市
夏の住吉神社　山口県下関市　Sumiyoshi shrine in summer Yamaguchi-ken Shimonoseki city
Motonosumi Inari Shrine with a long exposure in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. 123 red torii gates aligned toward a seaside cliff overlooking the Japan Sea.

Popular cities in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Panorama view of Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge in Shimonoseki with sand beach in sunny day. The bridge located off the northwest coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture by the Sea of Japan.
Shimonoseki
Known for Temples, Dolphins and Whale watching
Upscale Shimonoseki is calling! Discover its temples, whale watching, hot springs and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Tsunoshima Bridge
  • Sumiyoshi Shrine
  • Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park
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Sunset panorama of Iwakuni and kintai bridge reflected in Nishiki river. Japan
Iwakuni
Known for Business, Fishing and Castle
Get away to Iwakuni! Enjoy the fishing, castle and festivals.

Reasons to visit

  • Kintaikyo Bridge
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japan sea at hagi in summer
Hagi
Known for Temples, Castle and Monuments
Come to Hagi and enjoy its temples, castle and volcanoes.

Reasons to visit

  • Hagi Castle Town
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千畳敷から日本海のパノラマ　山口県長門市
Nagato
Known for Museums
Explore Nagato: its museums and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Motonosumi Shrine
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Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
Known for Temples, Monuments and Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the temples, monuments and zoo in Yamaguchi.
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夏の琴崎八幡宮　山口県宇部市　Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine in summer. Yamaguchi Pref, Ube City.
Ube
Known for Theme parks, Temples and Gardens
Trip time! Discover the theme park, temples and gardens in Ube.
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