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Discover the top things to do in Yamaguchi, known as the Kyoto of the West. Discover the Kintaikyo bridge, the Akiyoshidai plateau and Akiyoshido caves, Motonotsumi Inari Shrine, Beppu Benten Pond, the Kaikyokan aquarium, Tsunoshima area or pottery in Hagi.
Yamaguchi Prefecture (山口県, Yamaguchi-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. [2] Yamaguchi Prefecture has a population of 1,377,631 (1 February 2018) and has a geographic area of 6,112 km 2 (2,359 sq mi ).
Yamaguchi (山口) is a pleasant and friendly city in Western Honshu founded by the Ouchi family in the 14th century. It is now the capital of Yamaguchi Prefecture, a region formerly known as the Nagato (Choshu) and Suo provinces.
Hagi, the capital of a major samurai domain, hosts one of the most beautifully preserved castle towns in Japan and a local style of pottery. Yamaguchi is also renowned for stunning scenery, including serene beaches, hidden shrines and Akiyoshido, the largest limestone cave in Japan.
Yamaguchi (山口市, Yamaguchi-shi) is the capital city of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2023, the city had an estimated population of 191,470 in 88,799 households and a population density of 190 persons per km 2. [1] The total area of the city is 1,023.23 square kilometres (395.07 sq mi).
Yamaguchi City is the capital city of Yamaguchi Prefecture, located in the southern part of Japan's Honshu island, and is a mesmerizing destination filled with rich history and natural beauty.
Yamaguchi Prefecture (山口県, Yamaguchi-ken) is the westernmost prefecture on Honshu Island and is part of the Chugoku Region. The prefectural capital is Yamaguchi City. Yamaguchi, then known as Choshu, played a leading role in overthrowing the shogunate and bringing Japan's feudal era to an end.
Must See Sightseeing Spots. One of Japan’s 3 most outstanding five-storied pagodas is in Yamaguchi City. the other two belonging to Horyuji temple (Nara) and Daigoji temple (Kyoto). Rurikōji temple’s pagoda, designated a National Treasure of Japan, is one of Yamaguchi City main landmarks.
Yamaguchi is one of Japan's most underrated, overlooked prefectures. Here's why to visit Japan's "wild west"—and what to do when you arrive.
Apr 13, 2023 · Yamaguchi Prefecture, at the western end of Honshū, is known for its natural attractions, its fugu pufferfish cuisine, and historic sites like the five-arched Kintai Bridge.
