Top sightseeing spots in Yamaguchi according to TripAdvisor

Yamaguchi is the last spot on the Tokaido Shinkansen line before crossing the channel to Kyushu island. There’s are many sightseeing spots in Yamaguchi and here are the recommended ones according to TripAdvisor.

The most famous would be the Kintai Bridge, which has 5 continuous wooden arches, showing the excellent building technology of the 1600s.

There’s also the Moto Nosumi Inari Shrine which has been selected by CNN as one of the 31 most beautiful sites to visit in Japan. It’s 123 red torii gates spanning a width of 100m is a truly amazing sight.

Tsunoshima

The island of Tsunoshima became a popular tourist spot representing Yamaguchi Prefecture after the opening of Tsunoshima Bridge in 2000. There are plenty of sightseeing spots other than the 2 swimming areas, including a lighthouse, a park, and a natural history museum.

Kintai Bridge

A wooden bridge that was designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty in 1922. Naturally, its appearance and the surrounding landscape greatly enhance it’s allure. The largest event of spring, the Kintai Bridge Festival, has a historical air about it.

Akiyoshi-do Cave

A limestone cave located directly underneath Akiyoshi Plateau. It’s been called the No. 1 limestone cave in East Asia. The main cave resembling an underground cathedral and the elegant 1km Kurotani cave that branches out from there are open for sightseeing.

Shoin Shrine

At Shoin Shrine, along with the main shrine, there are two World Heritage sites, a museum, a treasure hall, and a teahouse. You can learn about the life of Shoin Yoshida, the philosopher and educator.

Hofu Tenman-gu Shrine

A shrine enshrining the greatly respected scholar, Michizane Sugawara. In addition to the shrine buildings, there is a museum and a teahouse. There are many events held here like the plum festival and the Tenjin market.

Iwakuni Castle

Cross the Kintai Bridge, one of Japan’s 3 Great Bridges, and then head up to the top of the 200m mountain by ropeway. There’s a superb view from the castle tower and there are many sights to see such as the Important Cultural Properties in the park at the foot of the mountain.

Ryugu no Shiofuki (Dragon Palace Geyser)

“Ryugu” is the general name of the terrain of the Utsuga Peninsula. The geyser is a phenomenon that is seen most frequently during the winter. It is a mystical scene that looks as if a dragon were flying towards heavens.

Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park

Japan’s largest karst plateau that was once part of the sea 300 million years ago. There are many spots in the surrounding area such as limestone caves, campgrounds, and a safari park to enjoy with family or friends.

Moto Nosumi Inari Shrine

The 123 red “torii” gates were donated to the shrine over a period of 10 years starting from 1987. The sight of the tunnel of red gates continuing on for more than 100m is awe inspiring. If you can manage to throw your coin into the donation box located on the top of the torii gate at the entrance to the path leading to the shrine, then your wish will come true.

Iwakuni Art Museum

Starting with the armor of the samurai ranging from the Nara Era (8th century) to the Edo Era (19th century), the museum has a collection of old art works numbering 6000 items including Nationally Important Cultural Properties and 200 items on permanent display. In “Life and Death Culture”, you will observe armor that shows how the warriors lived while in “Cultures of Life”, precious tools which assisted them in daily life are on display.

Kikko Park

Kikko Park was built upon the land where the residential castle of the Kikkawa clan, the former lords of Iwakuni, once stood. On these large grounds, there are valuable historic sites including the Mekata Residence, a home for a mid-level samurai which was constructed in the middle of the Edo Era (circa mid-18th century), Kinunkaku which was the residential castle for the Kikkawas, and Kikko Shrine where the ancestors of the clan are enshrined. The park has also cultivated many kinds of flora so it is well-known as a site of flowers.

Kintaikyo Onsen Itsutsubashi-no-Yu

This is an onsen facility within the Iwakuni Kokusai Kanko Hotel, located close to Kintai Bridge. Enjoy an open-air bath while admiring the bridge and Iwakuni Castle. In addition to a day-trip bath which you can visit easily following the tour, there are also overnight accommodations.

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