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Tourist attractions in Yamaguchi Prefecture
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List of spots in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Former British Consulate in Shimonoseki (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): The former British Consulate in Shimonoseki is one of the Western-style buildings remaining in Shimonoseki City, overlooking the Kanmon Strait, dating back to the Meiji era...
Susa Hornfels (Susa, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
■Overview (History, Characteristics, and Attractions) The Susa Hornfels is a geological formation exposed on the coast of the Susa district in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture...
Hofu Tenmangu Shrine (Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Hofu Tenmangu Shrine (Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hofu Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to the god of learning...
Hinoyama Park (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Hinoyama Park is a municipal observation park located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It offers views of the Kanmon Strait, the city of Shimonoseki, and...
Karato Market (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Karato Market is a long-established fish market located along the coast of Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and serves local fishermen...
Shoka Sonjuku (Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Shoka Sonjuku (Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Shoka Sonjuku was founded during the late Edo period by Yoshida Shoin (Yoshida Shoin...
Akama Shrine (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
## Akama Shrine (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Akama Shrine is associated with the tragedy of the Taira clan and...
Tsunoshima Lighthouse (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Tsunoshima Lighthouse is a white lighthouse standing at the northern tip of Tsunoshima Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture...
Akiyoshidai (Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Characteristics, and Attractions): Akiyoshidai is one of Japan's leading karst plateaus, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is characterized by its limestone...
Iwakuni Castle (Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Iwakuni Castle is located on Shiroyama (Shiroyama = approximately 100m above sea level) in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture...
Kanmon Straits (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Kanmon Strait (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) Overview (History, Characteristics, and Attractions) The Kanmon Strait connects Honshu (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) and Kyushu (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)...
Shimonoseki Kaikyokan (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Shimonoseki Kaikyokan is a large aquarium located on the Kanmon Strait in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture...
Yuda Onsen (Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture).
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Yuda Onsen is a long-established hot spring resort town located in the heart of Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The town center...
Rurikoji Temple Five-Story Pagoda (Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda is located in Koyama Park in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture...
Ganryu Island (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Ganryujima is a small, uninhabited island located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, floating in the Kanmon Strait...
Motonosumi Shrine (Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
[Overview (History, Features, and Attractions)] Motonosumi Shrine (official name: Motonosumi Inari Shrine) is located in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture...
Hagi Castle Ruins (Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Hagi Castle Ruins (Shizuki Castle Ruins) are the remains of a castle built on Shizukiyama Mountain in the center of Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture...
Akiyoshido Cave (Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Akiyoshido Cave (Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Akiyoshido Cave is one of Japan's most famous caves, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture...