Yamaguchi

An outlying island across the Tsunoshima Bridge, with white sandy beaches and surrounded by the cobalt-blue sea

One of Japan’s Three Great Bridges. The view and the technology behind the 5 continuous arches that can withstand the swift currents is amazing.

A 8.9 km prominent limestone cave designated as a Special Natural Monument

A shrine that is the home of two World Heritages and enshrines Shoin Yoshida, a Bakumatsu era philosopher.

One of Japan’s 3 major Tenman-gu Shrines. Dedicated to the god of learning, it’s also famous for the plum trees.

An amazing panoramic view of the entire city of Iwakuni! It is also easily accessible.

A fascinating phenomenon of sea water being sprayed up a cliff wall to a maximum height of 30m

A quasi-national park where you can enjoy not just sightseeing but a trail run as well

A shrine chosen by America’s CNN as one of the 31 Most Beautiful Sites to Visit in Japan

A museum where you can closely experience the lifestyle of the samurai and the culture of life and death

This sweet rice confection is notable for its jelly-like appearance of the starch made from eagle fern and its soft texture. It is a renowned sweet that brings to mind “Nishi no Kyo” or “the Western capital”

Fragrant cha soba (tea kneaded into soba noodles) is fried atop a heated kawara (roof tile). The true charm of the rustic soba noodles is brought out

A traditional taste 300 years in the making. Hearty sushi concentrating the flavor of the region

A delicious soft Japanese candy made from rice flour wrapped around sweet white bean paste

A regional dish of Yamaguchi Prefecture which accompanies those important family events such as weddings and funerals

Enjoy fresh fuku in style! The best tiger pufferfish can be sampled right at the source, Shimonoseki

The combination of crisp noodles topped with a generous heap of thick soup is splendid!