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Yamaguchi City Saikoutei

Ichinosaka River Area

The city of Yamaguchi was built long ago with Kyoto as its model. Ichinosaka
River, which now flows through the town center, is said to have been designed toimitate Kamo River in Kyoto. The historical district along the river retains its oldappearance. Some 200 cherry trees have been planted along both banks of theriver, making the river one of Yamaguchi Prefecture’s most famous spots in spring.
Numerous historical sites from medieval times are also located nearby. The area isdotted with shops and cafes which were converted from old machiya, traditional
townhouses, adding to the enjoyment of strolling in the town.

National treasure Rurikoji
Temple’s Five-Storied Pagoda
Ouchi Moriharu, the most prosperous feudal lord in western Japan, isbelieved to have built this pagoda in 1442, roughly 600 years ago (during theMuromachi period) in order to mourn his deceased older brother Yoshihiro.
Thanks to the beauty of its changing appearances throughout four seasons –cherry blossom in spring, lush foliage in summer, colored leaves in fall, andsnowy landscape in winter – it is numbered among the three greatest
pagodas in Japan. There is a Japanese style sweets café in the park, wherevisitors can take a break from their walk enjoying hiyashiame, a refreshingsummer drink. The pagoda is lit up after sundown until 22:00.

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Nationally designated historical siteand place of scenic beauty

Originally a restaurant frequented by famous politicians andliterati, Saikoutei has been relocated and restored here.
Hengaku(framed tablets with calligraphy) by successive prime
ministers are displayed in the main hall. A kimono rental
service is also available, so visitors can walk around Ichinosaka
River and Rurikoji Temple’s Five-Storied Pagoda dressed inauthentic kimonos.
■ Admission: Adults ¥100, elementary/junior high school
students ¥50■ Reservations: 083-934-3312

Joei-ji Sesshutei

Ryufukuji
TempleYamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church

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Yuda Onsen

Transit information for getting to tourist spots in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Taikodani Inari Shrine

OmijimaHigashi-Hagi
Tsunoshima-Ohashi
BridgeNagatoshiTokusa Chugoku Expwy

TokyoSanyo Expwy

Akiyoshidai / Akiyoshido Cave

Yumoto Onsen

Yamaguchi
Kawatanaonsen

Shin-Iwakuni

Shin-Yamaguchi

ShinSanyo

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B-5Sanyo

Kintai Bridge

Main

Yamaguchi Ube Airport

Kaikyokan
Akama Shrine
Karato Fish MarketYanai

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Hofu Tenman-gu Shrine

Hagi Iwami Airport

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Yamaguchi

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Fukuoka ICShimonoseki IC Mine IC

13 km

Ogori IC

124 kmYamaguchi IC

11 km

Yamaguchiminami IC

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Tsuwano

55 km

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75 km

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Hofu-nishi IC

Chugoku Expwy

Hiroshima-kita JCT
69 km

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This activity-oriented park has recreated the nostalgic look of amountain village with thatched roofs and water wheels. Visitors cantry their hand at paper-making, woodworking, bamboo crafts, andsoba-making.
■ Admission: Adults ¥500, children ¥300
■ Contact: 0835-52-1250

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Yuda Onsen Sightseeing Information PlazaKitsune no Ashi Ato

Steam Locomotive Yamaguchi

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Affectionately known by the nickname “The Lady”, steam locomotive Yamaguchi runs
through verdant mountain valleys and rice fields, in a 2-hour journey between
Shin-Yamaguchi and Tsuwano stations, blowing smoke as it goes. It’s a nostalgia-laden
experience that will make your trip unforgettable. There’s also plenty to see andexperience around the stations along the route: Yuda Onsen, the famous hot spring resort;
Yamaguchi, from where to access the city’s historical neighborhood; and Chomonkyo
Gorge, a place of scenic beauty.

This tourist facility provides information on Yuda Onsen sightseeing spots,restaurants, and gift shops. It has a foot bath and a cafe, and you can enjoy
local Yamaguchi sakes (from 18 breweries) and desserts made from local
ingredients while you soak your feet in the foot bath.
■ Admission: free (¥200 to use the foot bath) ■ Hours: 8:00–22:00

Yamaguchi Centerfor Arts and Media [YCAM]

One of the top hot spring destinations in the Sanyo areaof Japan, its history stretches back some 800 years. Withgreat transportation access to main sightseeing spots in
Yamaguchi Prefecture, its streets are lined withrestaurants, pubs and hotels, that bustle with activity inthe evening hours. After a full day of sightseeing, spend
your evening warming up in the hot springs andenjoying Yamaguchi Prefecture’s local delicacies, which
include fresh seafood and delicious local sakes.

Masuda70 km

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This lodge has the perfect location
overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. The
landscape seen from the open-air baths
placed on the hill is spectacular, andguests can enjoy the onsen while taking
in the panoramic view of the Suonadawaters.
■ Contact: 083-984-2201

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Transportation Access in the Yamaguchi Area
Motonosumi Shrine

Chogen no Sato

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Pubs and other restaurants stand side byside in the Yuda Onsen area. Visitors canenjoy local Yamaguchi cuisine including
blowfish and other seafood as well as
Kawarasoba-noodle.

Iwakuni Kintaikyo AirportTokuyama

Hofu

Shin-Shimonoseki

IwakunikansenRyosoku-ji Temple is so famous for its
autumnal leaves that people call it“Momiji (maple) Temple”. There areabout 150 maple trees situated along
the path from the temple gate and in theprecincts. The temple is enlivened byvivid red in autumn each year.

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AiosouLocal Yamaguchi cuisine available
in the town at Yuda Onsen

To Hiroshima

Yamaguchi IC

Yuda Onsen

Ogori ICAsa

To Fukuoka

Osaka

Fukuoka

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This facility provides information on tourist sites andshops around the Ichinosaka River area, and offers aresting room. Visitors can also try on Japanese samurai
costumes that can be easily worn over your regularclothing.

Visitors can enjoy viewing displays ofOuchi-nuri, a traditional lacquerware craft ofYamaguchi, as well as trying their hand atmaking chopsticks.
■ Reservation required: 083-928-3333

Apple Orchards

Ryosokuji
TempleMap on reverse side

It’s designated an Important Cultural
Property for its architectural style typicalof the Muromachi period.
The use of cypress bark in its roof is atechnique unique to Japan.

Furusato
Heritage Center

Motonosumi Shrine

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Wide-Area MapIt’s thought that master painter Sesshu was asked to design this garden about 600 years
ago (during the Muromachi period). Surrounded by woods on the east, west, and northsides, this garden is famous for its resemblance to Sesshu’s landscape paintings and has
been nationally designated as both a historical site and place of scenic beauty. At thesouthern end is Nanmei Garden, a traditional dry landscape garden. Guests can also
enjoy matcha tea at the teahouse.
■ Admission: Adults ¥300, junior high/high school students ¥200

This church was built tocommemorate the 400th
anniversary of St. Francis
Xavier’s visit to Yamaguchi. Itincorporates “light”, “water”,
and “tent” motifs in an
innovative design with a purewhite trigonal
pyramid-shaped roof covering
the entire structure.

Hagi Sea Side Market
Shokasonjuku

the beaten track

149 kmSanyo Expwy
Hofu-higashi ICIwakuni IC Hiroshima IC Okayama IC

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Steam Locomotive Yamaguchi (All seats are by reservation only)This multipurpose cultural facility includes an exhibition space, a drama theater, amini-theater, and the city’s central library. It hosts exhibitions of installation artwork byJapanese and international artists, performance art shows, sound events, workshops,movie screenings, and more.

Operating zone: JR Yamaguchi line, Shin-Yamaguchi – Tsuwano(one round trip per day)Operating times: Sat., Sun., and public holidays from mid-Mar.
to late Nov. To purchase a ticket, please visit a “Midori noMadoguchi” JR ticket office.
Website: http://www.c571.jp/

JR Sanyo Main LineTo Shimonoseki

Hofu
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
To Hiroshima

Shin-Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi City Tourism GuideYamaguchi Ube Airport

Main Modes of Transportation to Yamaguchi city

Yamaguchi, with its wealth of natural resources, has
numerous festivals that preserve traditions and express
love toward nature and appreciation for its beauty. Checkout the various festivals that enliven Yamaguchi
throughout the year.

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SakuratoSakura

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Aug
Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern
FestivalCity center, Park Road, and Yuda Onsen: 6th–7thTens of thousands of paper lanterns hanging fromhundreds of bamboo poles create a river of fire
through the streets in this festival that has beencelebrated continuously for some 600 years. Thefestival also includes a lantern Yamakasa parade anda lantern tree lighting ceremony.

1Kagoshima-Chuo

Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi
20 min 90 min by carby carFestivals

July

Yamaguchi Ube Airport

1 hr 30 min

Tokyo Haneda Airport

Apr Yuda Onsen Byakko Festival

Yuda Onsen town: early April, Sat/Sun
Portable shrine parades, onsen discounts, white fox parades, andother lively events take place at the Yuda Onsen area. At night,children dressed up like the legendary white fox march throughthe streets as part of a torch parade.

Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport1 hr 30 min
Kitakyushu Airport

Get info on Yamaguchi online!
Yamaguchi City Tourism Information Website: Nishinokyo Yamaguchi

Yuda Onsen:
The Legend of theByakko (White Fox)

Access by PC, smartphone, or cell phone!

http://yamaguchi-city.jp/w/en/
Nishinokyo, Yamaguchi

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Yamaguchi

A legend holds that, long ago, an injured
white fox cured its injuries by soaking itself
in the water of Yuda Onsen. An enormousmonument to this legend stands by
Yudaonsen Station.

SeptOct

Yasaka Shrine / Tatekoji / Central shopping district: 20th–27th
Portable shrines are marched from Yasaka Shrine throughtheir otabisho (resting point). Sagi no Mai (Heron Dance)
are dedicated to the shrine. Gion music and dances arealso performed.

Gifts and Souvenirs

Yamaguchi Travel Support Call Center
Tel. 083-902-6370 (open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
Inquiries regarding hotels and inns

Yuda Onsen Tourist Center

Yamaguchi Yurameki Corridor
Kozan Park: Mid-September
Roughly 1,000 lit candles are placed along a walking path at Kozan
Park—which is home to National treasure Rurikoji Temple’s
Five-Storied Pagoda—creating a mystical atmosphere. Concerts andother events are also held.

Yuda Onsen Sake Festival
Yuda Onsen: Mid-October
Yamaguchi prides itself in its local sake. In this event,
Yamaguchi’s local brewers get together to provide visitorswith an opportunity to sample the best sake around and pair
it with regional dishes made with fresh seafood from both theSea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea.

Nov

Yamaguchi Tenjin FestivalDec

Yamaguchi X-mas City

Viewing Week!
May Firefly
Ichinosaka River:late May – early June
The Genji fireflies that flit around
Ichinosaka River, which flows throughthe city center, are a sight to behold
around this time of year. The trails ofthe numerous glowing fireflies dancing
the cool night along the river are aninvitation to romance.

Yamaguchi Gion FestivalFurukuma Shrine / Central shopping district: 23rd
In this annual festival in honor of Tenjin the God of scholarship, aprocession featuring costumed characters, reminiscent of the ones
depicted in historical scrolls, departs from Yasaka Shrine and joins in
the parade that leaves from Furukuma Shrine and carry the mikoshiwith the deity throughout the city.

Yamaguchi city: 1st-31st
Yamaguchi is believed to be the first place where X-mas
was celebrated in Japan. The watchword is “Yamaguchi
X-mas city” at locations throughout the city, with many
X-mas -related events being held.

Tel. 083-901-0150 2-1-23 Yudaonsen, Yamaguchi-shi 753-0056
Take home one of the confections and crafts uniqueto Yamaguchi. : the result of old traditions handed
down from the Muromachi period.

Ouchi dolls
Ouchi Hiroyo, the 24th Ouchi
clan head, had these dolls madefor his wife. They are popularamong people who desire
happiness in marriage.

Uiro
This traditional Yamaguchi
confection is made from azuki
beans, Bracken starch is used in
Yamaguchi uiro, adding asmooth texture to it.

Local sake
Locally brewed sake ofYamaguchi Prefecture isrenowned worldwide. It
makes a great gift.

Ouchi-nuri
lacquerware
This traditional craft uses
lacquer and gold foil. You
can get bowls, chopsticks,trays, vases, and more.

Yamaguchi
Hagi-wareThis earthenware is mainly known
for highly celebrated tea bowls. It isdistinctive in its simplicity of shapeand design.

Inquiries regarding tourism

Shin-Yamaguchi Station Tourist Office-North Gate
Tel. 083-902-0037 North-Gate, JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station
1291-14 Ogorishimogo, Yamaguchi-shi 754-0002

Yamaguchi Tourism Convention Associationhttp://yamaguchi-city.jp/w/en/

Tel. 083-933-0088 2nd floor, JR Yamaguchi Station
2-1 Sodayu-cho, Yamaguchi-shi 753-0042
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