Top Things to do in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Top Hotels in Yamaguchi Prefecture
- 1. Dormy Inn Premium Shimonoseki
- 2. Shimonosek Grand Hotel
- 3. Green Rich Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda-Onsen
- 4. Comfort Hotel Shin Yamaguchi
- 5. Hotel Wing International Shimonoseki
- 6. Hagi Royal Intelligent Hotel
- 7. Uzu House
- 8. Hotel Tokuyama Hills, Heiwadori
- 9. Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi
- 10. Hotel & Resort Sunshine Sazanseto
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Chugoku
Discover the best top things to do in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan including Kintaikyo Bridge, Ruriko Temple Five-Story Pagoda, Tsunoshima Ohashi, Tokoji Temple, Yukawa Family Old Residence, Fukutokuinari Shrine, Hofu tenman-gu, Hagi Castle Town, Shoka Village School, Kanmon Bridge.
Restaurants in Yamaguchi Prefecture
1. Kintaikyo Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,175 reviews
Reviewed By YPDChan - Singapore, Singapore
The combination of the historic Kintaikyo bridge, Iwakuni Castle and the scenic surroundings make this a wonderful and easy half day trip from Hakata. The combination ticket consisting of crossing the bridge, ropeway to/from Iwakuni Castle and the castle admission ticket is well worth the cost. It was difficult to find the bus timetables online so I have included some photos for easy reference. Plan your journey carefully and you can even get on the Hello Kitty shinkansen from Shin-Iwakuni, which was what we managed to do. Also, make sure to have exact change for the bus tickets or at most 1000yen notes to change using the coin machine in the bus.
2. Ruriko Temple Five-Story Pagoda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 456 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
I live not far from Yamaguchi and have visited the Pagoda and Temple for the first time. The Pagoda is considered one of Japan's great Pagoda's. The layout is beautiful with the pond in front and hills in the background. You can really get some amazing photos here. I want to come back during each season to see the Pagoda and surrounding nature. Walk around the park and temple to get other views of the pagoda. If in Yamaguchi Prefecture, make the Ruriko Five Story Pagoda a must see!
3. Tsunoshima Ohashi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 849 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
If you see postcards or magazines of Yamaguchi, more then likely the Tsunoshima bridge will pop up. This bridge is absolutely incredible and the whole island is gorgeous. There is a large parking lot at the base of the bridge for photos and viewing the Sea. Mid way through the bridge is a small pull off area. The bridge is absolutely gorgeous with the turquoise waters. The island hosts many attractions including a lighthouse, shrines, beaches, and hiking. This place does get crowded during peak tourist seasons, so come prepared. If you are in Yamaguchi, this bridge and island are well worth a visit!
4. Tokoji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By Yuan_MY - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
It was a pleasant 15-20 minutes walk from Shoin Shrine to Tokoji Temple. The Chinese-influenced Tokoji Temple is located in the compound after passing through the first beautiful red gate and the second imposing and intricate gate. Walking deeper into the temple compound, you will reach the graves of the odd-numbered Mori lords (The first and even-numbered lords are at the more out of the way Daishoin Temple. However, their graves are just as impressive) Upon reaching the graves which was in a serene wooded area, hundreds of beautiful traditional stone lanterns lined the paths to the graves. Really a magnificent sight.
5. Yukawa Family Old Residence
6. Fukutokuinari Shrine
7. Hofu tenman-gu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By kimitakas - Taichung, Taiwan
Hofu Tenmangu is one of three major Tenmangu in Japan, beside Kyoto and Dazaifu. It is a highlight of Hofu sightseeing and absolutely worth visiting. The long passage to the shrine has a quaint atmosphere. The steps are a little bit hard to climb, but from the level of the main building, you can enjoy a nice view of the city. The surrounding area is also very pleasant like a park.
8. Hagi Castle Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By SeeMoreLiveMore - Singapore, Singapore
The reason why I travelled to Yamaguchi Prefecture was so that I could visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site. And it was definitely worth it! The buildings and monuments within the old castle town is beautiful and well worth a walk along the old streets while taking in the history of it all.
9. Shoka Village School
10. Kanmon Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By tadJapan - Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
下関側から見た関門橋。唐戸市場のあたりから撮影した。以下は、かつて英文で書いた紹介だが、修正して引用したい。Covid-19が収束したら、海外からも戻ってきてほしい。 The Bridge is at the narrowest spot in the Kanmon Straits between Shimonoseki, Honshu and Moji, Kyushu, where there were two historical battles. The first one was fought between Genji-clan and Heike-clan in 1185. Emperor Antoku passed away here in the Strait and Genji started the Samurai period in Kamakura. The second one may be called Shimonoseki Campaign (Shimonoseki War), when Choshu-clan( in Yamaguchi Prefecture) was defeated by the fleet made of the 4 countries- the British Empire, USA, France and the Netherlands in 1864. Shinsaku Takasugi who was a kind of representative of the Choshu side started to topple down the Samurai system. The first place of the movement started in Kozanji temple(national treasure temple) in Chofu, Shimonoseki, a few months later after the defeat in 1864. The armies led by Shinsaku Takasugi defeated the Samurais which were more than 10 times in size and scale. This became the substantial start to establish the Meiji Restoration in 1868.
