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...
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 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 Bakan Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Held to celebrate the end of summer, the Bakan Festival in Shimonoseki is Yamaguchi's largest annual festival. The event star...
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...
Culture Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Hydrangeas are a highlight of the rainy season in Japan, and the warm, humid conditions are just right for the flowers to thr...
Culture Tokuyama Railway Festival 2025 Kim Bergström October 14th has been designated as Railway Day in Japan since 1994, and various events are often organized on this day. The ...
Culture Hagi Camellia Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Around 25,000 camellia trees in 60 species are planted around the foot of Mount Kasayama in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and t...