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#120 Kanbe Kuri Manjyu
Tabuse Cho, Kumage Gun, Yamaguchi Ken A well-known historical wagashi shop in this little town. A minute from JR Tabuse station. A...


#119 Lotus Root Field
Iwakuni Shi, Yamaguchi Ken and vicinity (August, 2022) A field of lotus root plants (a.k.a. renkon or hasu). Used in many Japanese...


#117 Tōkōji Temple Okuribi
Hagi shi, Yamaguchi ken (August, 2022) (January, 2023 at daytime) Mantoue - Mukaebi (Welcome fire 8/13 at Daishoin Temple) and Okuribi...


#116 Kazaana (Windhole)
Hagi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken (August, 2022) It is called a natural air cooler since the temperature is saved between 9~13 degrees throughout...


#115 Kasayama Park
Hagi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken (Ausugt, 2022) Observatory and a crater There is an observatory at the top of Mt. Kasayama with spectacular...


#114 Myōjin Pond
Hagi shi, Yamaguchi Ken The Myojin Pond is located on the east foot of Mt. Kasayama. It was created when a land bridge was formed by a...


#113 Susa bay - Abu coast
Susa - Abu, Yamaguchi Ken (August, 2022) Beautiful drive along; Susa bay Abu coast Kiyo, Kiyogahama beach Michinoeki Abu-cho Hagi Geopark...


#112 Susa Hornfels
Susa, Hagi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Susa Hornfels was born under the influence of magma heat about 14 million years ago. A beautiful cliff of...


#110 Mutsumi Himawari Road
Hagi shi, Yamaguchi ken At the beginning to mid August, 300,000 sunflowers bloom at Mutsumi village. Known as Mutsumi Himawari Road. ...


#109 Yanai Kingyo Chochin Matsuri
Yanai shi, Yamaguchi Ken The lantern festival in Yanai takes place around Obon (mid August). Kingyo Chochin, shaped like goldfish are...


#108 Sagawa Soy Sauce Factory
Yanai Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Sagawa Shoyu has been producing Kanro shoyu soy sauce for over 100 years in Yanai city. Using the huge barrels...


#107 Kamaya Udon/Soba
Yanai Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Udon and soba with strong flat curly noodles. A must visit place every time I go home. My favorite is goboten...


#102 Nami no Hashidate
Omijima, Nagato Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Similar geographical feature as Amano Hashidate in Northern Kyoto known as one of the three scenic...


#97 Beppu Benten Ike
Mine Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Known for its crystal clear, deep blue waters. 55,000 tons of water of a termperature 14 degrees are released...


#96 Omi Jima Beach & Trail
Nagato Shi, Yamaguchi Ken 2016 Omi jima Auto Camp Village has camping site, barbecue site, bungalows, a service center. Great beach...


#95 Higashi Ushirobata - Terraced Rice Fields and Squid Boats
Nagato Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Squid boat lights Tanada = Terraced rice fields Higashi Ushirobata's rice terraces are among the top 100 rice...


#94 Motonosumi Inari Jinja
Nagato shi, Yamaguchi Ken Motonosumi Shrine was selected by CNN Travel as one of the "31 Most Beautiful Places in Japan." The shrine's...


#91 Okamoto Some Kouba
Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken The only hand paint fabric studio and store - flag for fishing boat, tapestry, etc. Workshop and studio visit...


#90 Hagi Yaki Pottery (Jozan gama)
Hagi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken "Pottery made mainly in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The characteristic is that the tea and sake permeate and...


#89 Nagato Vicinity
Nagato Shi, Yamaguchi Ken July, 2017 Motonosumi Inari Jinja - knowsn as CNN's "31 most beautiful places in Japan" and "the hardest shrine...
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