Culture Kintai Bridge 5 (1Review) The Kintai Bridge, built in 1673, is a historic wooden arch bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. Located at the foot of Mount Yokoyama, home to Iwakuni Castle,..
Culture Yamaguchi’s Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishi... Arlene Bastion Two small museums that play a big role in not only passing on Yamaguchi's history but also make that we feel interested and..
Culture Motonosumi Shrine Motonosumi Shrine (元乃隅神社, Motonosumi Jinja) is a relatively newer shrine constructed in 1955 known for its 123 torii gates.
Culture Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern Festival 2025 Early Aug The Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern festival is a traditional summer event with an impressive history spanning approximately 600 years...
Culture Rurikoji Temple Rurikoji Temple (瑠璃光寺, Rurikōji) located inside Kozan park is a buddhist temple built in 1442 known for its 5 story pagoda. The pagoda is a nati..
Culture Kintaikyo Festival 2025 Tuesday - Apr 29th Edo-era costume parade in this annual reenactment of the return of the local lord over one of the world's most beautiful bridges...
Culture Kintaikyo Fireworks Festival 2025 Early Aug Beautiful, colorful and fun - a great way to enjoy one of Japan's most famous & historical bridges enjoying one of Japan's..
Festivals Hagi Camellia Festival 2026 Mid Feb - Mid Mar Around 25,000 camellia trees in 60 species are planted around the foot of Mount Kasayama in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and the..