2025 Yamaguchi Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

A cave restaurant in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture! "NEWS!" This month, reservations for the "suite stay experience," a private overnight experience, have begun. 【Suite stay experience overview】 ■Price: 700,000 yen (excluding tax) / 1 night, 1 group of 2 people ■Plan contents: This plan includes the following rates for 2 people. [1] Accommodation experience (accommodation and breakfast) ・Room size: 2LDK ・Bedrooms: 2 rooms (1 double bed each) ・Check-in: From 4:00 p.m. / Check-out: 11:00 a.m. the next day [2] Special dining experience Starting with the owner Hirata's recommended meal with a taste of the ingredients and champagne, all dishes are paired with wine, from the after-dinner drink to the meal. ■Reservations: Reservations are accepted for 1 group of 2 people per day, up to 6 months in advance. *All meals and accommodations at restaurants other than this plan are by invitation only. Maison Owl Designed by architect Junya Ishigami, this residence and restaurant opened in 2021. The building, which embodies a cave-like structure and shape, was architect Ishigami's response to owner-chef Hirata's strong desire for a building that "gained weight over time. Not a smooth building, but one that contains the roughness of nature." It took nine years to complete the building. The simple dishes and wine that reflect the seasonal ingredients, the echoes of the sounds, the circulation of the aromas, the sunset, and the transition to the sunrise all make up an experience at Owl. It won the Architectural Institute of Japan Award for Design in 2024. #tripAccommodationReport

As the title suggests, this is an uninhabited island that can only be reached by a road that appears for three hours around low tide 🏝 It's a small island behind Sazan Seto and Touwa! It seems to be a power spot for love ︎🫶🏻 Address: 1958-77 Nishikata, Suo-Oshima-cho, Oshima-gun, Yamaguchi Prefecture (※This is the address of Sazan Seto and Touwa. Please enter it in your navigation system) #Yamaguchi Prefecture Tourism #Yamaguchi Prefecture #Power Spot #Uninhabited Island #Seto Inland Sea

This time I went from Kanto to Yamaguchi Prefecture by Shinkansen. I went to Shin-Yamaguchi Station, but I had to change trains several times and it took a long time, so by the time I arrived I was pretty exhausted💦 I was so tired that I went straight to the hotel first, then ate a meal, so it was a very hectic trip to Yamaguchi Prefecture! Yamaguchi Prefecture was a prefecture with a warm atmosphere, where I ate fugu at a famous restaurant😳 Next time I'd like to go to the prefectural border to Fukuoka🙏 #breathtakingview #gourmettrip #gourmet #coupletrip #Yamaguchi

Aoshima Island#unforgettableexperiences#cat island

This time, we will introduce you to some spots in Yamaguchi Prefecture with beautiful night views. Even if you go here during the day, you can see a lot of flowers, but if you go at night, you can see the lit-up bridge and cityscape, which is great! If you go to Yamaguchi, be sure to check out the night view! 📍Hinoyama Park Address: Mimosusogawa-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 751-0813 Opening hours: Open 24 hours #Spring 0 yen trip

This time, I will introduce an izakaya in Yamaguchi Prefecture! This time, I ordered a sashimi platter and shochu, and the sashimi was very fresh and tasty. All the other side dishes were also delicious, so please stop by if you go to Yamaguchi! 📍Tabuchinchi Address: 1-1-12 Izakicho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 750-0065 Opening hours: 6pm to 10pm Closed every Wednesday and Thursday #Spring0yentrip

This time, I'll introduce you to a restaurant in Yamaguchi that serves delicious seafood bowls. This time, I ordered a seafood bowl and a sea urchin bowl. The fish was very plump and fresh. If you go to Yamaguchi, please try it! 📍Kurahagi Seafood Restaurant Address: 4160-61 Tsubakihigashi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 758-0011 Opening hours: 11:00-15:00 Open until 17:00 on weekends only #Spring0yentrip

This time, I will introduce a stylish cafe in Yamaguchi Prefecture! You can drink cocoa and alcohol, but there are various menus from lunch menu to dessert. This time I ordered pancakes, which were very delicious and I was impressed. The drinks were delicious, and the demi-glace sauce was also very good. Please go and try it once! 📍Aloha Dining Menehune Address: 2-12-4 Takezakicho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 750-0025 Opening hours: See Instagram #Spring0yentrip

This time, I will introduce a popular yakiniku restaurant in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It was great to be able to eat a variety of yakiniku here. The kimchi was also very delicious, and the three types of kimchi were not too sour. Please be sure to go there at least once! 📍Shunkaen Shimonoseki Address: 2-12-3 Takezakicho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 750-0025 Opening hours: 6pm to 11pm #Spring 0 yen trip

This time, I will introduce a yakiniku restaurant in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The beef tongue here is very delicious, but this fruit sorbet was especially cute and delicious. You can also eat Korean side dishes such as jjigae and namul, so it is highly recommended. Please go and try it once! 📍Yakiniku Seoul Address: 3-2-18 Takezakicho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 750-0025 Opening hours: 11:30 to 23:00 Closed every Monday #Spring0yentrip

This time, I will introduce a cafe in Yamaguchi Prefecture that has delicious desserts. You can eat lunch here, and the dessert was also very delicious. This time, I ordered a waffle and ice cream, and it looked very cute, so if you like taking photos, I recommend you go there. If you go to Yamaguchi, please go there! 📍Nino Cafe Address: 2-3-7 Akine Nishimachi, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 751-0873 Opening hours: 11:30 to 15:00 　　　　　18:00 to 22:00 Closed every Sunday and Monday #Spring 0 yen trip

This time, I will introduce a specialty store in Yamaguchi Prefecture that has delicious puddings. This is a famous store that is very crowded on weekends. This time, I ordered two types of pudding, and both were very delicious. Please go and try it! 📍Hagi Purin-tei, a smooth pudding specialty store Address: 2-10 Gofuku-cho, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 758-0072 Opening hours: 9:00 to 17:00 #Spring 0 yen trip

This time I will introduce a delicious restaurant in Yamaguchi! You can see the food being cooked right in front of you. It was very good. This time I ordered roast beef and sashimi, and all the dishes were delicious! The manager was very friendly and I was able to eat in a comfortable atmosphere, which was also a good point. Please go and try it once! 📍Sushi Creative Japanese Cuisine Maruyama Address: 1-3-27 Hosoe-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 750-0016 #Spring 0 yen trip

This time, I will introduce some recommended places in Yamaguchi Prefecture where you can get a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery. This place is on top of a mountain, but there is a torii gate and playground equipment. The view is very beautiful, so please go and check it out! 📍Senjojiki Nagato Address: 1138-1 Hioki-naka, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 759-4402 Opening hours: Open 24 hours #0 yen trip February 2025

This time, we will introduce a popular tourist spot in Yamaguchi where you can see a blue-green pond! If you go here on a sunny day, the color of the pond is really beautiful! It's also a good place to take a walk, so please go and check it out! 📍Beppu Benten Pond Address: 1578 Beppu, Akiyoshi-cho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 754-0603 Opening hours: Open 24 hours #0 yen trip February 2025

This time, I will introduce an observation deck in Yamaguchi Prefecture where you can see the karst plateau! There is also a limestone cave here, so it's very cool to go there in the summer! This time I went in spring, and I was glad to see a beautiful landscape! Please go and check it out! 📍Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau Address: 11237-862 Akiyoshi, Akiyoshi-cho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 754-0511 Opening hours: Open 24 hours #0 yen trip February 2025

This is a shop located deep in the mountains of Yamaguchi! These big bomb rice balls and meat on skewers are popular! You can eat them in a kotatsu in the winter! There are various shops and photo spots around, so the waiting time wasn't painful! Be sure to check out the night illuminations! I recommend waiting in advance and visiting while you're waiting! Please go and check it out!! 📍Irori Sanzoku Address: 1380-1 Kugamachi, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 742-0314 Opening hours: 10:00-24:00 #0 yen trip February 2025

Tsunoshima is a hidden scenic spot in Yamaguchi Prefecture, where few people visit and you can spend a quiet time. In particular, the contrast between the beautiful scenery and the blue sea of ​​the Tsunoshima Bridge is attractive, and the spectacular view you can see when driving is impressive. Once you cross the bridge, the beach with a more calm atmosphere and the blue sea view spread out, which will calm your mind. There is also a lighthouse nearby, which is a great photo spot. It is still a hidden gem as a tourist destination, and you can enjoy a quiet time compared to other famous tourist destinations. 🕰️ Opening hours: No particular restrictions 🏖️ Atmosphere/facilities: Relax with a tranquil sea view and a calm beach 📍 Location: Tsunoshima, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 💰 Price per person: Free If you want to enjoy a tranquil scenic view and a calm sea view, visit Tsunoshima. #0 yen trip February 2025

"Irori Sanzoku" in Yamaguchi Prefecture is a restaurant with an atmosphere that makes you feel as if you have wandered into the world of a fairy tale. With thatched roofs and rows of paper lanterns, it is an exciting spot that feels just like a "bandit's hideout". The specialty is "Sanzoku Yaki" (extra large chicken thighs on the bone) grilled over charcoal, and "Sanzoku Musubi" which is full of fillings and is very popular. It is very popular with locals and tourists alike, and has been frequently featured on TV recently, so it is so popular that it is crowded on weekends and holidays! At night, it is lit up, creating an even more fantastical atmosphere. It is a famous spot unique to Yamaguchi where you can enjoy a dining experience that feels like a theme park. 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-24:00 (varies by store) 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: It feels like you've entered the world of fairy tales, with a large tatami room and hearth 📍Location: Shuto-cho, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (Kuka store is famous) 💰Price per person: Sanzoku-yaki from 1,200 yen, Sanzoku-musubi from 600 yen If you visit Yamaguchi, be sure to try the hearty Sanzoku cuisine at Irori Sanzoku! #0yentravelFebruary2025

1. Tsunoshima Observatory A curved bridge that coolly crosses the emerald sea 2. Motonosumi Inari Shrine A beautiful place in Japan selected by CNN 3. Akiyoshi Cave A huge cave designated as a natural monument 4. Akiyoshi Observatory An observatory where you can see karst topography, and be sure to try the famous Mikkan ice cream! 5. Yuda Onsen Yuda Onsen Station, famous as a hot spring town. Enjoy the open-air footbath cafe! #JapanTravel #Yamaguchi

📍Kawara Soba Yanagiya Nagato Yumoto Branch When you think of Yamaguchi Prefecture, you think of Kawara Soba. This restaurant is famous for its Kawara Soba! The interior is a mix of old houses and modern architecture. The soba noodles at Kawara Soba are thin, crispy, and delicious. 【INFORMATION】 Kawara Soba Yanagiya Nagato Yumoto Branch 📮759-4103 1325-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Daigo Nagaya 1st floor 🕑11:00-19:00 #0 Yen Trip November

#DomesticTravelRecord Recommended sightseeing spots for your first visit to Yamaguchi ✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄ ◼︎Motonosumi Shrine One of the most spectacular spots in Yamaguchi Prefecture T This shrine is located in Aburaya Tsuki, Nagato City. It is said to bring good fortunes such as business prosperity, big catches, safety at sea, good relationships, children, good luck, protection from evil, happiness, road safety, and academic success. ◼︎Kanmon Straits It is located between the northern tip of Kyushu (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) and the western tip of Honshu (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture). Since ancient times, it has been a key transportation hub for trade with overseas countries. ◼︎Ogi Castle It was built by Mori Terumoto at the foot of Mt. Shizuki, so it is also known as "Shizuki Castle." It is a flat castle that combines a flat castle at the foot of the mountain and a mountain castle on the mountaintop. ◼︎Yuda Onsen Matsudaya Hotel It is known as the place where the patriots who achieved the great feat of the Meiji Restoration gathered and talked together. The Meiji Restoration Archives exhibits valuable materials. #Domestic Travel #solo trip #girls trip #trip to experience history and culture #Meiji Restoration #hot springs #Yamaguchi sightseeing #Yamaguchi trip #Yamaguchi #Yuda Onsen #castle tour

|Avoid the crowds and visit the oldest hot spring in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Japan | Avoid the crowds, the oldest hot spring in Yamaguchi Prefecture👍 ✅Visit Nagato Yumoto Onsen Street Nagato Yumoto Onsen is the oldest hot spring in Yamaguchi Prefecture, with a history of more than 600 years. Today, Nagato Yumoto Onsen is a very suitable place for a relaxing stroll. 💕Go to the "Red Leaf Stairs" to enjoy the maple leaves. Both sides of the 88 steps are planted with maple trees, with red and orange interweaving. 💕 Have a seat at the cafe "On". The tableware used here is all "Hagi-yaki", a unique pottery in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Hagi-yaki is one of the three highest-standard kilns in Japanese tea utensils. 💕Taste the local cuisine of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture - Wadaka Soba, which is hard to find in other places. 😘 ✅Open the ancient temple of Changmen, Daning Temple Nagato Yumoto Onsen has an indissoluble bond with Daning-ji Temple. It was Zen Master Ding'an of Daning-ji Temple who discovered the source of Nagato Yumoto Onsen. There are numerous ancient pagodas left in Daning Temple, telling the history of the past. This area is full of maple trees and is also a famous spot for autumn leaves in Yamaguchi Prefecture. 😻 ✅Stay at the old hot spring hotel in Nagato Low-key luxury flows in every corner. The traditional practice of taking off shoes when entering a hot spring hotel is retained here, which means that from the moment you take off your shoes, it feels like you have returned home and entered a truly relaxing vacation. Each room is spacious enough, and the open-style bedroom combines Western and Japanese styles to provide maximum comfort🥰

I ate kawara soba in Yamaguchi Prefecture! Kawara soba is a unique dish in which green tea soba noodles are actually heated on a tile and eaten while they are crispy. Once you try it, you'll be hooked on the aroma and crispy texture of the green tea soba! Why not visit Yamaguchi Prefecture and try it at least once? #0yentravelautumn

#FuriTabi #YamaguchiLunch #YamaguchiCafe #Mankura #LAUGH CAFE & BAKE This cafe has been very popular since it opened☕️🍰They serve lunch, but on this day we had cake! You can relax inside. They also have stylish terrace seating. The surroundings are very cozy with a peaceful view☘️ I had a hard time deciding on a cake, but it was delicious♪They all look delicious, so I'd like to try something different next time🩵 ☑️331-1 Yagyou, Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 757-0217 ☑️11:00-17:00

#Fritabi #YamaguchiLunch #Cafe #YamaguchiCafe #YamaguchiCake A cafe in Yamaguchi! They serve lunch and a variety of cakes🍰 They open from 11:00am, but the parking lot is full of people even before they open! I recommend coming early🌟 For lunch, I ordered a quiche lunch. They have fried chicken, shrimp with mayonnaise, and many more🩵They're all very filling and delicious😋The cakes🍰 are also great, so you'll want to eat them even if you're full! ☑️331-1 Yakyo, Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 757-0217 ☑️Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11:00-17:00

We will introduce the spectacular spot "Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge" that often appears on TV and "Motonosumi Shrine" located very close to the blue sea♪ ◎Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Shin-Yamaguchi Station. The contrast between the impressive bridge over Amagaseto and the sea is wonderful🌊🌉 When I went in the evening, it was even more beautiful with the sunset and I was impressed♡It's also nice to go during the day and see it with the cobalt blue sea🤍 ◎Motonosumi Shrine It is located about 40 minutes by car from Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge! It is a spectacular spot recognized by the world, selected as one of the "31 most beautiful places in Japan" by the American TV station CNN♪ This time, we took a bus tour and visited two places, and had a seafood bowl on the way back🦐 I recommend taking a day to explore the area while driving☺️ #0 yen trip

JR West will hold a "Kumoha42" night photography event, allowing railway fans to take photos inside and outside the railway cars that were in operation before the war. The Kumoha 42 was manufactured in 1933. It is 20 meters long, weighs 45.5 tons, has 68 seats and can accommodate 104 people. It was operated throughout Japan before and after the war until March 2003 on the Onoda Line in Yamaguchi Prefecture. After its retirement, only the Kumoha 42 carriage remains. It is also the oldest train in the prefecture. In the three photography sessions held in 2023, participants can only take pictures of the restored Kumoha 42. However, this time the theme is night. Not only is the atmosphere different from the past, but the interior of the car is also open for photography. This is a rare opportunity. If you want to participate, you must go to the JR West tourism website tabiwa by WESTER for an estimate. Only 10 people are allowed to register each day, 20,000 yen for adults and 10,000 yen for elementary and junior high school students. "Kumoha42 Night Photography Session @ Shimonoseki General Depot" Address: 1-2 Shimonoseki General Depot, Hatabumiyashita-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture #June2024 #JapaneseTrain