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Ganryujima

Ganryujima

Chris Glenn

Ganryujima,...Site of the duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro

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Motonosumi Shrine

Motonosumi Shrine

Tom Roseveare

Motonosumi Inari Shrine's 123 red torii gates adorn the Yamaguchi coastline in Nagato city. Find beautiful views of a winding,..

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Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2025

Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2025

Early - Late Jun

Hydrangeas are a highlight of the rainy season in Japan, and the warm, humid conditions are just right for the flowers to thrive...

Yamaguchi ¥200
Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival 2025

Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival 2025

Mid Aug

An annual festival takes place in August to celebrate Yanai's traditional goldfish lanterns, with a large number of them decorating..

Yamaguchi Free Entry
Otozure River Light and Sound Festival 2025

Otozure River Light and Sound Festival 2025

Jan 31st - Mar 9th 2025

The month-long Otozure River Light and Sound Festival will include thousands of illuminated lanterns paired with music and poetry...

Yamaguchi Free Entry
The Road to Hagi Yaki

The Road to Hagi Yaki

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Hagi yaki is a famous and beloved style of pottery in Japan. So, what makes this Hagi ware so special?

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Joeiji Temple

Joeiji Temple

Joeiji Temple (常栄寺) is a zen buddhist temple famous for its garden designed by Sesshu, a renowned monk and painter in the Muromachi Period. The g..

Yamaguchi ¥300
11 Things to Do Hagi City

11 Things to Do Hagi City

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Situated in southern Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hagi City is a seaside area renowned for its natural beauty, cultural herit..

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