Yamaguchi Prefecture

Japan

A coastal landscape with a beach, turquoise waters, a white bridge, and distant hills.
Famous historical wooden arch Kintai Bridge spanning the Nishiki River. Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan
A coastal landscape with a wind turbine, picnic areas, and a large rock with inscriptions.
A traditional Japanese temple with a red torii gate, wooden benches, and a gravel courtyard.
A red torii gate pathway leading to a rocky coastal area with a view of the sea.

Popular cities in Yamaguchi Prefecture

A coastal landscape with a beach, turquoise waters, a white bridge, and distant hills.
Shimonoseki
Known for Temples, Dolphins and Whale watching
Upscale Shimonoseki is calling! Discover its temples, whale watching, sailing, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Tsunoshima Bridge
  • Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park
  • Sumiyoshi Shrine
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
Known for Temples, Monuments and Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the temples, monuments, and university life in Yamaguchi.

Reasons to visit

  • Jiseiji Onsen
  • Yunokuchi Onsen
Sunset panorama of Iwakuni and kintai bridge reflected in Nishiki river. Japan
Iwakuni
Known for Business, Fishing and Castle
Get away to Iwakuni! Enjoy the fishing, castle, and festivals.

Reasons to visit

  • Kintaikyo Onsen
  • Kintaikyo Bridge
A coastal landscape with a wind turbine, picnic areas, and a large rock with inscriptions.
Nagato
Known for Museums
Explore Nagato: its museums and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Motonosumi Shrine
A rocky outcrop in the sea with a sandy beach in the foreground.
Hagi
Known for Temples, Castle and Monuments
Come to Hagi and enjoy its temples, castle, and volcanoes.

Reasons to visit

  • Hagi Castle Town
夏の琴崎八幡宮 山口県宇部市 Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine in summer. Yamaguchi Pref, Ube City.
Ube
Known for Theme parks, Temples and Gardens
Trip time! Discover the theme park, temples, and parks in Ube.