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#32 Large Cedar of Hirakawa
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A surprisingly large cedar tree. 10 meters around the trunk, 35 meters in height, a national natural...


#30 Futamigaura and Meoto Iwa
Itoshima Shi, Fukuoka Ken Meoto Iwa (夫婦岩)= the Married Couple Rocks. A popular spot for sunset.


#26 Ginkgo Tree at Myokensha
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Ginkgo tree at Myokensha shrine in Tokuji. More than 700 years old. Biggest around the trunk (12...


#25 Tsunoshima (Makizaki Kaze no Koen)
Shiomonoseki Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Tsunoshima island is connected to mainland Japan by the second-longest bridge, "Tsunoshima O Hashi", in...


#24 Kottoi Bay
Shimonoseki Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A bay near Tsunoshima and Michi no Eki "Kitaura Kaido Hohouku". Happened to find a squid catching boat. ...


#22 Ichinomata Sakura Park
Shimonoseki Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Submerged forest in a dam lake. A lake with transparent water and koi (carps), small fish (medaka). ...


#21 Satoyama Landscape (Toyota Cho) 
Shimonoseki Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Covered with wild yellow grass "Seitaka Awadachiso" (Canada goldenrod) in October. Beautiful contrast of...


#19 Hikimi Kyo
Masuda Shi, Shimane Ken Beautiful Hikimi valley with streams and rocks. The winding roads to get here. Check the road closures often...


#18 Ginkgo Tree at Tsutsuga Shrine
Aki-Ota, Hiroshima Ken A big ancient ginkgo tree (1100 years old, 48 meters high) at Tsutsuga O-otoshi Shrine. In November, the leaves...


#15 Ichinosaka River
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Ichinosaka River runs through Yamaguchi city. A minute from Yask shrine. In Muromachi period, Ouchi clan...


#13 Jyuishi Fall (Jyuishi no Taki)
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Short (20 minutes) but steep walk up to this dynamic, long fall. The height may be 70 meters or more. ...


#12 Meshima
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken An island with a shrine in Yamaguchi Bay. Since it appears on low tide, it is called "Mont Saint-Michel of...


#10 Niho River Bank Cosmos Road
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken At the bank of Niho River. Cosmos in late September through October. You can see a few herons most of the...


#9 Motoyama Misaki
Onoda Shi, Yamaguchi Ken The unique Kuguri Iwa (rock) is located on the coast of Motoyama Misaki Koen (park). Temporarily, the road is...


#6 SL Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Tsuwano Cho, Shimane Ken SL (Steam Locomotive) runs between Shin-Yamaguchi Station, Yamaguchi City, and...


#3 The Great Stones of Magura (Magura no Oiwago)
Mine Shi, Yamaguchi Ken It is a mystery why this part of the mountain is covered with huge rocks. A short, nice trail up the hill.
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