Area Yamaguchi City Veronica Carnevale Yamaguchi City is the capital city of Yamaguchi Prefecture, located in the southern part of Japan's Honshu island, and is a m...
Culture Yamaguchi’s Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishinkan Arlene Bastion Two small museums that play a big role in not only passing on Yamaguchi's history but also make that we feel interested and i...
Culture Yamaguchi's Kozan Park Arlene Bastion A pleasant way to learn about a segment of Japan's warring history with a peaceful walk in the park.
Food Yasohachi Tiffany Aguilar Yasohachi is a kappo-style restaurant that centers your attention on every detail in its cuisine. Kappo is a traditional Japa...
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.
Activities Sorinji Temple Garden Tiffany Aguilar Sorinji Temple was founded 1,200 years ago and is home to the oldest garden in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Sorinji Temple Garden, k...
Culture Chaso Ametsuchi Tiffany Aguilar Chaso Ametsuchi is a Japanese tea cafe bordering Kiwa La Beach, a gorgeous view of Japan’s inland sea. Tucked beside a serene...
Area Ube City Tom Roseveare Ube City, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is an off-the-beaten-path destination filled with unique attractions. Ube’s intern...
Food Ube Ramen (Ikkyu) Tiffany Aguilar Known for being inexpensive, fast, and delicious, Ikkyu Ramen serves a rich bowl of tonkotsu ramen, a pork bone based broth.
