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  • Aspirante
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Houfushi Ebisumachi 1-1-28
    This is a local community center in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It serves as a base for local cultural activities, and holds many art related events like art shows, concerts, and lectures. They also host music classes and seminars, doll-making workshops, observation outings, and other events.

    When you Go out JR station from the north exit, you can find it on your right hand side. It is a kind of community center. The monuments in front of the building are quite noticeable.

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  • Beppu Benten Pond
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Mineshi Shuhouchoubeppu Water
    A fresh spring pond located on the grounds of Beppu Itsukushima-jinja Shrine in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This mystical pond sparkles cobalt blue in the sunlight, and it is one of the top sightseeing destinations in the Akiyoshi-dai Plateau area. The waters of the pond, welling up from the limestone of the karst plateau, are rich in calcium, and are a cold 14°C. Selected as one of Japan’s 100 most famous waters, locals also use its waters for cooking, washing vegetables, and other daily lives. There is a water station near the pond for people to draw fresh spring water. Legend has it that the spring burst forth after the elder of a town facing a water shortage prayed here to the goddess Benzaiten as instructed in a dream, and each year on the first Sunday in September, a Benten Festival is held and a dance called the Beppu Nenbutsu Odori is offered to the goddess.
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  • Mimosusogawa Park
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    Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Mimosusogawacho 1
    "This historical site of Shimonoseki City is the site of the ""Dannoura Battle"", the last battle between the Genji and Heike clans. ""Mimosuso River Park"" is in front of the ancient battlefield and monuments and statues such as ""Statue of Taira no Tomomori"", ""Statue of Minamoto no Yoshitsune"" and ""Drowning Site of Emperor Antoku Stone Monument"" are situated around the park. The Kanmon Tunnel runs directly under the ancient battlefield."
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  • Kannon Suisha Dekamarukun
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Mikawamachinekasa 3039
    "Located a 30-minute drive from the Iwakuni Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway or the Muikaichi Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway, this huge water wheel 12 meters in diameter was made using specially made cedar in 1990. It is near ""Negasaiwaya Kannon,"" where a wooden Buddha state dedicated by Kobo Daishi is said to have become a Buddha statue like stalactite over a long period of time after being exposed to water droplets including lime, and it suddenly appears when you approach along the path to the temple. It reopened after renovations in March 2010."
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  • Foot Bath and Drinking Springs, in front of Yuda Hot Springs Tourist Information
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Yamaguchishi Yudaonsen 2-1-23
    "These are foot bath facilities in Yamaguchi City, and refers to six locations in the Yuda Hot Springs town center. The foot baths are at Inoue Park, in front of Yuda Onsen station, in front of the Tourist Information Center, within the community center, ""Sunfresh Yamaguchi"", and on Yunomachi Street"". All the baths are free of charge and are frequented by both hot spring guests and local residents."
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  • Kawatana no Kusu no Mori
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Toyourachoukawatana Shionokono
    "This massive camphor tree, estimated at over 1,000 years old, is a sacred tree believed to contain the spirit of warring states general Ouchi Yoshitaka's beloved horse Hibarige. It is a designated National Natural Monument, and one of Japan's Three Largest Trees. It's also quite popular as a natural ""power spot"" offering success in romance, bringing not only locals, but travelers from afar as well."
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  • Seishun Kokyo Pagoda
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    Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Arukapoto 5
    A monument in Haikara'tto Yokocho on National Route 9 in Arukapoto, Shimonoseki City. It was completed in 2003 by the sculptor Kiichi Sumikawa who also oversaw the design of the Tokyo Sky Tree. The roughly 10-meter high stone pillars are reminiscent of two swords, expressing the camaraderie of Takasugi Shinsaku and Sakamoto Ryoma, who dreamed of a new era.
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  • Shimonoseki History Picture Show
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    Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi
    A picture-story show performed at Mimosusogawa Park on National Route 9 in Mimosusogawa-cho, Shimonoseki City. The show starts whenever spectators gather between 10:00 and 15:00 when the event is in session. It takes about ten minutes. The program varies depending on the time of the year, but features Shimonoseki's history, including the Battle of Dannoura, the duel at Ganryu-jima Island, Takasugi Shinsaku, and Sakamoto Ryoma.
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  • Fireflies in Toyota-cho, Shimonoseki City
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    Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Toyotacho Nakamura 876-4
    Toyota-cho, Shimonoseki City, is known as a hot spot for fireflies with areas like the Genjibotaru firefly habitat at the Koya River; it's a national Natural Monument. In June tens of thousands of fireflies from nine species sparkle throughout the town when they operate a Firefly Boat and hold events such as the Toyota Firefly Festival.
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  • Fireflies in Funotani, Nishimura Ward
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    Yamaguchi Iwakuni-shi Nishikimachi Funotani
    A roughly three-kilometer area along the Funotani River with an abundance of fireflies. A variety called Genjibotaru is active from the beginning of June, and Heikebotaru fireflies make their appearance in late June. With little light pollution from the surrounding area, it's a great spot to view them flickering the darkness. The Funotani Firefly Festival is held around the middle of June every year when a tent is set up selling locally grown vegetables, coffee, zenzai red bean soup, etc.
  • Shichiju River Fireflies
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    Yamaguchi Nagato-shi Tawarayama Nanae
    "This firefly viewing spot is located along the clear waters of the Shichiju River surrounded by a rich natural environment. The famous scenic spot ""Shichidan no Taki"" (seven-tiered waterfall) is nearby. In early June, the local festival ""Tezukuri Hotaru Matsuri in Tawarayama"" is held with an at-home atmosphere, and it has become a summer tradition in Tawarayama with a bingo contest, bazaar and band performances. On Saturdays and Sundays during the season, there is a hotaru firefly bus that runs from Tawarayama Onsen, so many tourists also come while visiting hot springs."
  • Jokamachi Chofu
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    Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Chofu
  • Itone no Matsubara
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    Yamaguchi Sanyoonoda-shi
  • Obatake Setonozushio
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Yanaishi Koujiro
  • Abu Kawa Dam (Abu Lake)
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    Yamaguchi Hagi-shi Kawakami
  • Former Sanyo Hotel
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    Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Hosoecho 3-2-7
  • Kyunaimusho Shimonoseki Dobokushucchoshoinuisenkyo
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Amidaijichou 6-9
  • Funagori Dam
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    Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Toyouracho Kawatana
  • Kanmon Kaikyo noshiosaitokiteki 2
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Mimosusogawachou 1
  • Kanmon Kaikyo noshiosaitokiteki 3
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Amidaijichou 6
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Heading west along Japan’s largest island, Honshu, the very last prefecture you’ll reach is Yamaguchi, separated from Kyushu by a small strip of water known as the Kanmon Straits, which the far-reaching harbor city Shimonoseki looks over. With water at every turn, the seafood of Yamaguchi is an indisputable highlight, and we’re not talking just the usual fish dishes - the notorious fugu, or puffer fish, is a Japanese delicacy that was discovered in Yamaguchi prefecture, making it the best place to try it out.

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