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#67 Tenku no Cafe at Nagano Yama
Shunan Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Located at the summit of Nagano Yama at 1050 meters altitude, the highest point of Shunan city. Not a typical...
#66 Mihorido Uirou (Wagashi)
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Uirou (sweet jelly) is one of the traditional sweets made in Yamaguchi. Unlike other places, uirou in...
#65 Kaneko Rouho (Wagashi)
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Wagashi store opened in 1914 (Taisho 3) in Ogori, Yamaguchi. Popular Ogori Manju (with the character of 小...
#64 JR Miyano station
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A no-man JR station, about 30 minutes from JR Shin Yamaguchi station on a local line connecting to Masuda...
#63 Santoka Taneda, a poet
Hofu Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Santoka (1882 - 1940) is a pen-name of Shoichi Tanda, born in Hofu. Considered a unique poet of "free-style"...
#62 Yuda Onsen Area
Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Yuda Onsen hot spring. A small district you can walk around. At JR Yuda Onsen station, a white fox...
#61 Chuya Nakahara Memorial
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...
#59 Rurikoji
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Rurikoji (瑠璃光寺, Rurikōji) is a Buddhist temple in Yamaguchi City, best known for its five-storied pagoda...
# 58 Kozan Koen（Mori Cemetery)
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Located inside a quiet forest next to Rurikouji and Pagoda. A major cemetery for Mori clan members...
#57 Toshunji
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Toshunji is a temple that honors Mori Motonari, a powerful warlord during the 16th-century Warring States...
#56 Miyano Ishiburo and vicinity
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Ishiburo (Stone Bath) About 300 years old. The only stone bath that remains in Miyano. Temple is built on...
#55 Wisteria at Ikkanno
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Wild wisteria at Niho Ikkanno area by Sakamoto River. A popular spot for photographers. Beginning to...
#54 Suzuminosato Wagashi Shop
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A hideaway Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop I found in Miyano. Seasonal authentic fresh Wagashi...
#53 Akada Jinja
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A very historical and prestigious shrine. The Deities includes Takashi Omi (Okuninushi) from Shimane, and...
#52 Ryounji Ruin
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...
#51 Kidanikyo
Iwakuni Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Beautiful secluded gorge along the Kitani River. Filled with unique rocks and waterfalls. Heike clan fled...
#50 Kanyoji
Shunan Shi, Yamaguchi Ken This temple is part of the Nanzen-ji Temple of Rinzai Sect. It is famous for its Kyokusui Garden, designed by...
#49 Akiyoshidai
Mine Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Susuki in October 2016 Summer Akiyoshidai is one of the biggest Karst plateaus in Japan. You can enjoy every...
#48 Kagekiyo-do and Taisho-do
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...
#47 Ohira Yama
Hofu Shi, Yamaguchi Ken The tallest mountain in Hofu city. 633 meters. A park on the top of the mountain with parking, great view,...
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