Kintaikyo Bridge, Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi Prefecture

Yamaguchi is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on the main island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Yamaguchi. But the largest city is Shimonoseki.
Area is 2,440 sq mi. The population is 1,455,000.
Hagi is a city located at the north of Yamaguchi Prefecture . The Mōri clan became daimyo of Chōshū Domain at the beginning of the Edo period and built Hagi Castle at the foot of Mt. Shizuki in 1608. Hagi yaki is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from the town of Hagi.

Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi City

There are many popular sites in Yamaguchi such as longstanding temples including Rurikoji and Ryufukuji temples. Sesshu Garden in Joeiji Temple is also attractive. You can try old steam locomotive on weekend. Please visit Yamaguchi City in your Japan tour.

Yamaguchi

Akiyoshidai & Akiyoshido Cave

Akiyoshidai is located in the mid-western part of Yamaguchi Prefecture. The tourist attraction consists of Akiyoshidai Plateau and Akiyoshi Cave which is the biggest cave in Japan. It is designated as a Quasi National Park. Please visit for your Japan tour.

Yamaguchi

Hagi

Hagi is in the northern coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture. The city is best known for its nicely-preserved former castle town with traditional walls. Local Hagi pottery, ranked among Japan's finest will be a good souvenir for your Japan tour.

Yamaguchi

Iwakuni

The Kintai Bridge is one of the most imposing bridges in Japan, and it is located near Miyajima and Hiroshima. It spans the banks of the Nishiki River in a series of five wooden arches and it looks out at the foot of Mount Yokoyama which has Iwakuni Castle on its summit.