Activities The Five Arches of Kintai-kyo Justin Velgus The Kintai Bridge of Iwakuni is one of the most famous bridges in Japan. It stretches across the Nishiki River in five magnificent..
Activities Kasayama in Hagi-city Louise Waghorn Kasayama in Hagi, Yamaguchi is an active volcano that you can climb and even enter the crater. Nearby observatory offers beautiful..
11 Culture Kintai Bridge and Iwakuni Castle Ben Beechey Iwakuni city (岩国市) is located in Yamaguchi-ken. It was formerly a castle town that belonged to the warrior Lord Hiroie Kikk..
6 Akama Shrine Mandy Bartok Akama Shrine recalls the sad story of the Emperor Antoku, who perished offshore in the Kanmon Straits during the Battle of Dan-no-ura..
Culture Shimonoseki: Kanmon Straits Takako Sakamoto The Kanmon Straits is one of the biggest and most dramatic historical sites in Japan. Here, famous sea battles like 'The Battle..
Culture Kintai Bridge in Yamaguchi Suwannee Payne If someone asked me, what is the most beautiful bridge (in the world)? I will reply ' Kintai ', because as far as I have..
12 Activities A Fishing Harbor on Tsunoshima Tristan Scholze Scenes from a fishing harbor on the tiny island of Tsunoshima in Yamaguchi.
Activities Kintaikyo Fireworks, Yamaguchi JJ Walsh Iwakuni's Famous Kintaikyo Bridge is a fantastic backdrop for an annual fireworks festival Matsuri.