Culture Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine Tiffany Aguilar Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine is a major shrine located in Ube City. As of 2024, it has been selected as an important shrine, be...
Activities Fujigochi Chaen Tiffany Aguilar Fujigochi Chaen is a tea farm located on a small hill near Lake Ono in northern Ube City.
Explore Rarely Seen Caves at Akiyoshido Tom Roseveare Mine City, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is gearing up to launch new caving experiences at its famed Akiyoshido cave system — the ...
Culture Explore Hagi City's Historical Downtown Area Veronica Carnevale Many of Hagi’s historical sights are situated in the city’s center and are within walking distance from each other. Here, you...
Culture Rubber Necking At Tachikue Gorge Arlene Bastion At Tachikue Gorge, rock formations are each differently sculpted, competing with ancient overhanging forests and religious ji...
Planning Yamaguchi Makes NY Times 2024 Travel List Kim Bergström A number of publications release travel lists at the beginning of the year, providing readers with information about emerging...
Sera Kogen Wisteria Festival 2026 Kim Bergström One ethereal place to appreciate ethereal wisteria flowers is at Hiroshima's Sera Kogen Farm, which is home to approximately ...
Culture Cultural Exploration in Hofu City Veronica Carnevale Hofu City rests along the Seto Inland Sea and is just south of Yamaguchi City. This small city features immaculately preserve...
Culture What's Nice About Niimi Arlene Bastion Niimi is a nice place to be in, sumptuous scenery, food, and history, at your feet.
Culture Bakan Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Held to celebrate the end of summer, the Bakan Festival in Shimonoseki is Yamaguchi's largest annual festival. The event star...
