Yamaguchi (a little Kyoto) in the west of Japan whose architecture cannot be found anywhere else including the history of cultural exchanges with the Korean Peninsula for a long time. Yamaguchi is located on the western tip of Honshu. Due to the geographical location and the currents from the ocean, Yamaguchi has had a long cultural exchange with the Korean Peninsula. The Boyo-Shoto Islands are located between Yamaguchi and Ehime which is part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park The coastline is constantly blown with white sand, green pine trees and grasslands and houses. It is an image that is appealing to those who have seen it in the past. Hagi is adjacent to the Sea of ​​Japan. And used to be the castle town of Hagi Which has existed since the beginning of the 17th century. Today, this city still has ancient walkways and ancient warehouses. There is also a wall made of square tiles and plaster in the style “Namako” to see.

Yamaguchi city is located in the center of the prefecture. Due to imitating Kyoto The former capital of Japan in the middle of the 14th century, Yamaguchi is known as “Kyoto of the West”. Every summer, Yamaguchi On Matsuri Festival is held, according to the famous Gion Matsuri Festival of Kyoto. Grown up Shimonoseki is located at the westernmost tip of the prefecture which faces the Mochi port of Kyushu Island There is the Khamon Strait in the middle and with the Damon tunnel (Which has a total distance of 3,461 meters, the lowest point is 780 meters above sea level) connected to nearby islands.

Begin the journey at Hakata Station. In Fukuoka Prefecture, in which the province is also the location of Fukuoka International Airport. They have direct flights. After arrive at the airport, you can use “JR Hiroshima-Yamaguchi 5-Day Pass (JR Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass)” which can take the train of the JR Railway Company to to Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture, and Hiroshima Prefecture in the Chugoku region with unlimited number of times for a period of 5 days. This pass can buy from your home by print paper then change to real ticket at the airport or station. It’s very comfortable or buy from station when you arrive to Japan.

Where to go, see, and visit:

1. Karato Market

The market is full of fresh seafood stalls and various sushi, and puffer fish which is considered a symbol here. Because it can catch a lot of puffer fish around this area. Inside the market, there is freshly selling puffer fish.

Address: 5-50 Katatocho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi 750-0005
Website: http://www.karatoichiba.com/
Getting there: From JR Shimonoseki Station, take about 10 minutes or by car. 33.956643, 130.945872

2. Kamon Whaf

Beside the Karato Fish Market. There are still many shopping place and restaurants to choose from either savory or dessert. This is including gift shops and especially the puffer fish which is a famous product of Shimonoseki city

Address: 6-1 Karatocho, Shimonoseki city, Yamaguchi 750-0005
Website: http://kamonwharf.com/
Getting there: From JR Shimonoseki Station, take about 10 minutes

3. Kaikyo Yume Tower

The tower has a height of 153 meters. The upper part of the building is a 360-degree panoramic viewpoint, offering views of both the Kanmon Straits and the Kyushu islands. Ryujima Ganryu-jima, Seto Inland Sea and Japan Sea both day and night There is an entrance fee of 600 yen, but for tourists just showing a passport will get a discount of only 300 yen. Open daily from 9:30 am – 9:30 pm.

Address: 3-3-1, Buzenda-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi 750-0018
Website: http://www.yumetower.jp/abroad/english
Getting there: 10 minute walk from JR Shimonoseki Station

4. Rurikoji Temple

Buddhist temple distinctive with five-story pagoda architecture. The temple was built in year B.E. 1442 is considered one of the 3 greatest and most beautiful pagodas in Japan. The time when the program was filmed was exactly the same as the autumn leaves. The scenery around the temple is even more beautiful with the colorful leaves of various colors. Enjoy taking pictures together. In addition, the temple also has Kozan Park, which houses other buildings such as the bell tower, the main hall, a small museum displaying models of the five-story pagoda and 50 other pagodas throughout Japan.

Address: 7-1, Kouzancho, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi 753-0081
Website: http://yamaguchi-city.jp/w/en/spot.html#page001
Getting there: 30 minutes from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station

5. Yuda Onsen

Yuda Onsen is a hot spring area with a history of more than 800 years. It is said that this hot spring helps to cure the injuries of the legendary white fox. In the area of ​​Yuda Onsen, there are accommodation and many foot baths. The location was filmed “Kitsune no Ashi Ato”, which has an outdoor onsen for bathing feet in the garden. The inside of the building where you can read, work, and soak your feet at the same time including a café serving. You can also order drinks while taking a foot bath. In addition, the onsen also prepared yukata and clogs for wearing to take beautiful pictures.

Address: 2-1-3, Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi 753-0056
Website: http://www.yuda-onsen.jp/about/about-en/
Getting there: From JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station, take about 25 minutes by car.

6. Kintaikyo Bridge

It is an old wooden bridge, arranged in five curves ranked as 1 of the 3 most beautiful bridges in Japan. In addition to being beautiful, it is also strong with high-level assembly techniques which can see this structure clearly from under the bridge. To cross this bridge, you have to pay 300 yen per person. From the bridge, you can see the beautiful view of the Nishiki River that flows below the bridge.

Address: 1-14-51 Imazumachi, Iwakuni city, Yamaguchi 740-8585
Website: http://kintaikyo.iwakuni-city.net/en/
Getting there: From JR Shin-Iwakuni Station, take about 10 minutes by car.