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Omi Jima, Nagato Shi, Yamaguchi Ken 2017 Omijima (Oomishima) is an island with a connecting bridge to Nagato City. About 40km along the...

Iwakuni Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Brewery of the famous sake, "Dassai". A factory tour (in English as well) is available per appointment. A...

Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture The oldest temple in the city. A famous priest, Gyoki, stayed here and built the temple. Noticed a...

Hagi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A small wagashi shop in town. Most popular item is a whole natsumikan citrus (famous produce of Hagi) with...

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

Shunan Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Located at the summit of Nagano Yama at 1050 meters altitude, the highest point of Shunan city. Not a typical...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Uirou (sweet jelly) is one of the traditional sweets made in Yamaguchi. Unlike other places, uirou in...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Wagashi store opened in 1914 (Taisho 3) in Ogori, Yamaguchi. Popular Ogori Manju (with the character of 小...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A no-man JR station, about 30 minutes from JR Shin Yamaguchi station on a local line connecting to Masuda...

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...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Chūya Nakahara (中原 中也, 29 April 1907 – 22 October 1937), born in Yamaguchi city, was a poet active during...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Rurikoji (瑠璃光寺, Rurikōji) is a Buddhist temple in Yamaguchi City, best known for its five-storied pagoda...

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 Toshunji is a temple that honors Mori Motonari, a powerful warlord during the 16th-century Warring States...

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 A hideaway Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop I found in Miyano. Seasonal authentic fresh Wagashi...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A very historical and prestigious shrine. The Deities includes Takashi Omi (Okuninushi) from Shimane, and...

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...