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Yamaguchi
Meet the multi-arched Kintai-kyo bridge
Top Attractions in Yamaguchi
Around Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi Top 10
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![Yamaguchi’s Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishinkan]( "Yamaguchi’s Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishinkan")
1Yamaguchi’s Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishinkan
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![Hagi Listed Among Japan’s Most Beautiful Spots]( "Hagi Listed Among Japan’s Most Beautiful Spots")
2Hagi Listed Among Japan’s Most Beautiful Spots
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![Sorinji Temple Garden]( "Sorinji Temple Garden")
3Sorinji Temple Garden
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![Ube Ramen (Ikkyu)]( "Ube Ramen (Ikkyu)")
4Ube Ramen (Ikkyu)
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![Tokiwa Park and UBE Biennale]( "Tokiwa Park and UBE Biennale")
5Tokiwa Park and UBE Biennale
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![Piccoro Coffee]( "Piccoro Coffee")
6Piccoro Coffee
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![Yamaguchi's Kozan Park]( "Yamaguchi's Kozan Park")
7Yamaguchi's Kozan Park
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![Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi]( "Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi")
8Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi
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![Japanese Cuisine, Yoshicho]( "Japanese Cuisine, Yoshicho")
9Japanese Cuisine, Yoshicho
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![Yasohachi]( "Yasohachi")
10Yasohachi
Ube City
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![The Five Arches of Kintai-kyo]( "The Five Arches of Kintai-kyo")
1The Five Arches of Kintai-kyo
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![Ganryujima]( "Ganryujima")
2Ganryujima
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![Shunan Winter Tree Festival]( "Shunan Winter Tree Festival")
3Shunan Winter Tree Festival
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![Otozure River Light and Sound Festival]( "Otozure River Light and Sound Festival")
4Otozure River Light and Sound Festival
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![Top 10 Experiences in Yamaguchi]( "Top 10 Experiences in Yamaguchi")
5Top 10 Experiences in Yamaguchi
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![Kintaikyo Fireworks Festival]( "Kintaikyo Fireworks Festival")
6Kintaikyo Fireworks Festival
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![Nagato Yumoto Onsen Illuminations]( "Nagato Yumoto Onsen Illuminations")
7Nagato Yumoto Onsen Illuminations
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![Shimonoseki Fugu Festival]( "Shimonoseki Fugu Festival")
8Shimonoseki Fugu Festival
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![Motonosumi Shrine]( "Motonosumi Shrine")
9Motonosumi Shrine
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![Kintaikyo Festival]( "Kintaikyo Festival")
10Kintaikyo Festival
Culture
Upcoming Yamaguchi Events
Culture
Shimonoseki Fugu Festival 2026
Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture is often regarded as Japan's fugu (pufferfish) capital, and an annual festival at the Nanfu..
Activities
Nagato Yumoto Onsen Illuminations 2026
A special event running from late January until late February brings light and sound to Nagato Yumoto Onsen after dark, with beautiful..
Culture
Otozure River Light and Sound Festival 2026
The month-long Otozure River Light and Sound Festival will include thousands of illuminated lanterns paired with music and poetry...
Where to eat in Yamaguchi
Food
Hagi City Food Guide: Best Local Eats
Veronica CarnevaleGiven its location on the Sea of Japan, Hagi City is blessed with an abundance of fresh fish year-round, making it a hotspot for..
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Food
Karato Market
Kim BergströmKarato Market in Shimonoseki offers up fresher than fresh seafood right by Shimonoseki Port. The region's specialty of fugu..
Japanese
Ube Ramen (Ikkyu)
Tiffany AguilarKnown for being inexpensive, fast, and delicious, Ikkyu Ramen serves a rich bowl of tonkotsu ramen, a pork bone based broth.
Places to stay in Yamaguchi
Accommodation
Luxury Resorts and Hot Spring Experiences in Setouchi
Japanese style hotels and ryokans are the ultimate luxury, high end accommodation. These uniquely Japan locations are attractive..
Western
Hotel Resort Mihagi
Mandy BartokHotel Resort Mihagi puts you right in the heart of Hagi's action, while offering you the perfect place to unwind at the end..
Ryokan
Hagi Komachi
Mandy BartokRelax in your seaside room or in the ocean front onsen and enjoy delicious local seafood at Hagi Komachi in northern Yamaguchi..
Latest Yamaguchi Reports
Culture
Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi
Kim BergströmA new kind of museum experience is coming to Yamaguchi Prefecture this summer. Opening on June 21st in the historic port town of..
Culture
Yamaguchi's Kozan Park
Arlene BastionA pleasant way to learn about a segment of Japan's warring history with a peaceful walk in the park.
Culture
Yamaguchi’s Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishi...
Arlene BastionTwo small museums that play a big role in not only passing on Yamaguchi's history but also make that we feel interested and..