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Kusatsu Machi, Gunma Ken This hot spring mecca is one of Japan’s three most famous onsen towns along with Gero and Arima Onsen. Located...

Hofu Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Mukoujima is an island in Hofu City connected with a bridge. Many small, historical shrines. Wild Ajisai in...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Manhole cards of many cities throughout Japan are produced by Water and Sewerage Bureau. Three designs for...

Hofu Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Santoka (1882 - 1940) is a pen-name of Shoichi Tanda, born in Hofu. Considered a unique poet of "free-style"...

Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Yuda Onsen hot spring. A small district you can walk around. At JR Yuda Onsen station, a white fox...

Hatsukaichi Shi, Hiroshima Ken Great waterfalls (called "male fall" and "female fall"), easy access from the highway (Ono I.C.). You can...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Located inside a quiet forest next to Rurikouji and Pagoda. A major cemetery for Mori clan members...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Ishiburo (Stone Bath) About 300 years old. The only stone bath that remains in Miyano. Temple is built on...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Wild wisteria at Niho Ikkanno area by Sakamoto River. A popular spot for photographers. Beginning to...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken On this plateau away from the city, there is a vast scale ruin of Ouchi clan's temple/fort. Grave of...

Iwakuni Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Beautiful secluded gorge along the Kitani River. Filled with unique rocks and waterfalls. Heike clan fled...

Mine Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Susuki in October 2016 Summer Akiyoshidai is one of the biggest Karst plateaus in Japan. You can enjoy every...

Mine Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Close to the famous Shuho-do (Akiyoshi-do) cave, there are other caves on a smaller scale but could be even more...

Hofu Shi, Yamaguchi Ken The tallest mountain in Hofu city. 633 meters. A park on the top of the mountain with parking, great view,...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Three small falls, easy access from the road. Looks great for playing in the water during summer. Parking...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Juzenji (read as Chusenshi, Suzenji, Susenji, et...) means "mint bureau". This one was in operation for...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Temple of the Migita Mouri family. At the foot of Migitagadake, a popoular hiking spot. 800 years old big...

Hofu Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A 194 meters high mountain on the way to Migitagadake. Started from Tentokuji Temple, about 30 min. 33 stone...

Hamada Shi, Shimane Ken Misumi town is located on the cost of Shimane prefecture. One of the largest coal-fired power plants was built in...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Shimpaku Tree (Sabina chinesis, Chinese Junuiper, Needled Evergreen tree) was planted at the gate of Hosenji...