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Imazu (Tenjin) White Snake Museum

4.0

57 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Iwakuni-shi Imazumachi 6-4-2

I have been interested in visiting this museum ever since coming to Iwakuni. I find the white snakes to be beautiful and majestic. I also find it great how Iwakuni preserves them and tries to protect...
Hagi Uragami Museum

4.5

45 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamaguchi Pref. Hagishi Hiyakomachi 586-1

The Hagi Uragami Museum is a museum in Hagi City that is dedicated to Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, East Asian ceramics and ceramic art. The Museum was opened in 1996 to house a collection of items donated by businessman Uragami Toshiro (who was born in Hagi); it was awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide. There is a tearoom where visitors can enjoy drinking green tea out of Hagi-ware teacups, which is popular as a place to relax while enjoying viewing art at the Museum.

Nice place, nice staff. Be careful though, they say they show the whole collection of Hokusai prints, when in reality, its just one from time to time.
Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine

4.0

25 Reviews

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Yamaguchi Pref. Ubeshi Kamiube Omakoji 571

"This shrine in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, worships Hachiman as the main god, and conducts prayers for marriage, safe delivery and traffic safety. Shinto wedding ceremonies are also held. The shrine also holds various seasonal events such as ""Setsubun Grand Festival"" in February and the ""Wind Chime Festival"" in July, etc. The shrine is also famous for offering over 800 kinds lucky charms."

最近は、お守りを、販売所は、設置されています。よく、お祓いは、いきますが、ご利益はあります。新車の、お祓いも、お勧めです。宗務課の、側が、新車の、お祓い駐車場ですので、待たずに、すぐ、お祓いしてくれます。本殿には、以前、プーチン大統領に、温泉を招待の時、琴崎八幡宮に、故、阿部元首相が、寄った時に、本殿に、写真が飾ってありますので、確認してみてください。安部元首相、昭恵夫人、林芳政の写真が、飾ってあ...
Yamaguchi City Saikotei

4.5

39 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Pref. Yamaguchishi Tenge 1-2-7

"This is an historical building in Yamaguchi City. The building was traditionally known as a famous Japanese restaurant called ""Gion Saikotei"" in the Meiji period (1868–1912) and was frequented by Kaoru Inoue, Hirobumi Ito, Takayoshi Kido and Aritomo Yamagata. The building is now used as a place of culture exchange and to exhibit collections of people who were once connected to the restaurant. Visitors can rent and try on kimonos for a fee, there is a rickshaw service and rental bicycles etc."

I found Saikotei while exploring nearby temples and first saw the lovely lawn and then the house. I was not sure if this was an attraction open to visitors, but sure enough it is! There is a small...
Ryufukuji Temple

4.0

44 Reviews

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Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Odonooji 119

"This Rinzai sect temple was constructed in 1206. Originally called ""Hoshuzan Zuiunji Temple,"" it was located in Shiraishi but was rebuilt in 1336 and became the family temple of Hironao Ouchi. The present main temple was rebuilt in 1883 after repeated being lost. As a representative temple building of the Muromachi period (1336-1573), it became a nationally-designated important cultural property in 1954. Both sides of the shrine path are lined with maple trees, and in autumn, it is famous as a spot for looking at autumn leaves because of the vividly colored tunnels formed by the trees. The site also houses the Ryufukuji Museum, which exhibits images of Yoshitaka Ouchi."

There are quite a few temples located in this section of Yamaguchi. I found this one by looking for parking spaces and there happened to be one in front of this temple. I dont know much about the...
Suoukokubun-ji Temple

4.0

41 Reviews

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Yamaguchi Pref. Houfushi Kokubunjichou 2-67

This temple is located in Kokubunji Town, Hofu City. It is one of the Kokubunji temples built nationwide by the Imperial Order of Emperor Shomu in 741, but is rare because it is only one of few remaining in the same location as the original construction. The temple preserves Important Cultural Property Buddhist statues such as the sitting Yakushi Nyorai as its principal image as well as standing statues of Nikko Bosatsu and Gekko and the seated Amida Nyorai and Shitenno.

国分寺ですから当然ながら奈良時代、聖武天皇の勅願により創建された寺院です。最盛期には７堂伽藍を擁していたとのことですが、とても想像出来そうにもない広さですね。楼門を潜って江戸時代に建てられた金堂を見ても大変大きいなと感じます。楼門も金堂も重要文化財です。
Shimonoseki City Art Museum

3.5

19 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Choufukuromonhigashimachi 1-1

The Shimonoseki City Art Museum is located in the Chofu district of Shimonoseki City. The Museum has a collection of approximately 2,000 paintings, including both Western and Japanese Nihonga paintings from the early modern and contemporary periods. Besides works by Kano Hogai, an artist born in Chofu who is known as the “Father of Modern Nihonga Painting,” the paintings on display in the Museum also include works by other artists with links to Shimonoseki City, such as Takashima Hokkai and Kazuki Yasuo, as well as the artworks from the Ancient Orient, etc. The Museum holds four to five exhibitions featuring works from its own collections every year, as well as special exhibitions featuring the works of both Japanese and overseas artists.

下関駅からバスを利用して行きました。野外彫刻なども展示してあります。「海峡、交差するまち下関の作家たち」展が開催されてました。長府藩の時代から現代までの下関ゆかりの作家を展示してました。また、人も少なかったのでゆっくりできました○
Iminomi-jinja Shrine

4.0

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Chofumiyanouchicho 1-18

A Shinto shrine located in Chofumiyanouchi-cho, Shimonoseki City. It has a long history and was mentioned in the ancient Kojiki. The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu, and Emperor Ojin. The annual Suhotei Festival is held from August 7th to 13th and is considered one of the most extraordinary festivals in the land.

Iminomiya Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu, and Emperor Oujin. This shrine was once Nagato Ninomiya, or the second shrine of this region. It is a very old shrine, but the actual...
Yokoyama White Snake Viewing Facility

3.5

40 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Yokoyama 2-6-52 (in YoshiKaoru park)

Located next to Kikko Park in the Yokoyama district of Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the Yokoyama White Snake Viewing Facility is a place where visitors can see the famous “Iwakuni White Snakes,” which have been designated as a National Natural Monument. The facility has recently been renovated and renamed as the Iwakuni White Snake Museum. Inside the facility there are displays on the biology of the White Snakes, along with models, showings of video footage, displays about the legends associated with the White Snakes, etc. A real effort has been made to ensure that visitors can enjoy learning about the Iwakuni White Snakes.

岩国城ロープウェイ乗り場の前にある施設です。岩国名物のシロヘビを展示しています。こじんまりとした施設ですが、解説は多く、意外と見応えはあります。入場料も安いのでとりあえず入ってみるといいと思います。
Akiyoshi-dai Museum of Natural History

4.0

22 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamaguchi Pref. Mineshi Shuhouchouakiyoshi 1237-938

This museum, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is for the purpose of academic research and nature conservation of Akiyoshidai. The history and formation of caves, as well as the living organisms are clearly explained. In addition to the specimens, photos and fossils on display, visitors are also able to watch videos. Mini special exhibitions, along with permanent exhibitions, are also held.

秋吉台の大規模逆転構造、備中大賀の押被せを発見した小澤義昭博士の胸像があり、地層の年代判別するフリズナ化石収集されていた。職員の方たちは質問にとても分かりやすく丁寧に答えてくださいました。
Toshun-ji Temple

4.0

37 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Pref. Yamaguchishi Mizunouechou 5-27

Located in the Mizunoue district of Yamaguchi City, the Toshun-ji Temple is famous as the Bodai-ji (family temple) of the warlord Mori Motanari. It was also formerly the site of the Kokusei-ji Temple built by Ouchi Morimi (a Muromachi era warlord); one remaining vestige of this older temple is the Sanmon gate, which is built in the Shikyaku-mon style (with four supporting pillars and a gabled roof), and which has been designated as an Important Cultural Property. The Toshun-ji Temple was originally constructed within Yoshida Castle in the Akinokuni domain in 1572, but was subsequently relocated several times as the regions controlled by the Mori family changed; the Temple was finally moved to its present site in 1868. Like the Sanmon gate, the Temple’s Kannon-do hall has also been designated as an Important Cultural Property; the hall, which was relocated here from the Taki-no-kannon-ji Temple (a temple associated with the Ouchi family), features beautiful Chinese-style architecture including a Katomado window and a Sankarado paneled wooden door. Worshippers at the Temple are greeted by Chief Priest “Maru”, a dog who has become a media sensation.

瑠璃光寺がある香山公園の西隣に、洞春寺というお寺がありました。いかにも歴史を積み重ねた感じの山門が建ったいて、そこから境内に入りました。この山門は、西暦1400ごろに建てられた国清寺というお寺の門だそうです。つまり、600年を越える年月を経ているんですね。本堂はそんなに古い感じはしませんでしたが、境内には観音堂という建物もあって、こちらも１５世紀の建物だそうです。歴史感がすごいお寺でした。
Mori Museum

4.0

34 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamaguchi Pref. Houfushi Tatara 1-15-1

The main residence of Lord Mouri of the former Choshu clan is open to the public as a museum, collecting and displaying 20,000 arts, crafts and historical items related to the Mouri family. The museum has about 9,000 National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties including “Landscapes of the Four Seasons, by Sesshu” and is one of the leading museums in Japan. Special and planned exhibitions held regularly, so visitors can see a number of precious works.

毛利家本邸玄関から入りますが、博物館はずっと奥になり料金も別になります。毛利家の資料を展示していますが、撮影は禁止です。博物館は投稿できませんので、そこまで進む毛利本邸宅内部を投稿しておきます。こちらも良いですよ。
Kanro Soy Sauce Museum (Sagawa Shoyu-gura)

4.0

31 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Yanai-shi Yanai 3708-1

A museum run by Sagawa Shoyu Soy Sauce Brewery, established in 1830. Part of the storehouse where Yanai's specialty Kanro Soy Sauce is kept has been opened to the public as a museum. Kanro Soy Sauce is a Sai-Shikomi (refermented) soy sauce made by adding malted rice to already finished soy sauce and allowing it to ferment again. Inside the museum you can watch the production process of Kanro Soy Sauce brewed in the cedar tubs, and various tools used to make soy sauce. The traditional smooth Kanro Soy Sauce is shipped throughout Japan and overseas as well and is always well received.

醤油樽が蔵の奥に有ります。醤油は1780年に高田伝兵衛が想像して藩主に献上したところ大変賞賛されたそうです。蔵内の見学は無料で出来ますよ。
Zuiunbanzeisan Taineigokokuzenji Temple

4.0

31 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Pref. Nagatoshi Fukawayumoto 1074

"This is a temple of the Soto sect of Buddhism, revering ""Shaka-nyorai"" as the main idol of worship, located in Nagato city, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and founded in 1410. It was proud of its prosperity which was said to have been the Western Koya (a famous Buddhist sacred place). It was also known as the place of the fall of the Ouchi clan which lead Yamaguchi to great wealth during the Muromachi period (1336–1573). The main hall is designated as an important cultural property of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and it is well known as a spot to view cherry blossom in spring and autumn leaves in the autumn."

It is nice to take a walk from Yumoto Onsen to Taineiji temple. Unfortunately the season of cherry blossoms was almost gone. But still I enjoyed a serene atmosphere of this temple. In the premises...
Iwakuni Castle

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Yokoyama 3

Kikkawa Hiroie, the first leader of the Iwakuni clan, constructed this castle on the summit of Mt. Yokoyama in 1608. However, due to the “one castle per province” order, it was dismantled a mere seven years later in 1615, and government affairs were carried out in a residence at the base of the mountain. The current castle tower was restored in 1962 based on illustrations and diagrams of the castle tower’s original construction, and offers unbroken views of the Seto Inland Sea area including Kikko Park, Kintaikyo Bridge, the city of Iwakuni and Miyajima. Visitors can also see the stone walls of the former castle tower which have been restored according to the stonework techniques of the time.
Otoshi-jinja Shrine

3.5

30 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Takezakicho 1-13-10

A Shinto shrine in 1 Chome, Takezaki-cho, Shimonoseki City. This is the place where Minamoto no Yoshitsune prayed for victory at the Battle of Dannoura. It's said to have originated with the worship of a smaller shrine by local fishermen. Honoring the deity of long-lasting good luck in a battle, the flag of the Kiheitai army was also dedicated there in the waning days of the Tokugawa shogunate. The large torii gate and the stairs are lit up at night.

下関駅から徒歩数分の場所に鳥居と石段がありました。この石段を上がって行くと境内となり正面に拝殿と本殿が配され、普段から観光客の参拝を想定した案内も立っていました。境内が少し高台になっている為、本来なら海方向への眺望が開けていたものと思われましたが、現在はビル等の建築物に遮られ最も目立つのが「海峡ゆめタワー」となっていました。
Togyo-an

4.0

26 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Yoshida Town 1184

"This is a historic building in Shimonoseki City, which was founded in 1844 as a place of worship for Shinsaku Takasugi who played a part in the Meiji Restoration. The ""White-robed Kannon Bodhisattva"" is revered as the main idol of worship and it is a branch temple of Kozanji Temple of the Soto sect of Buddhism. In addition to the honorable monuments and the monument for the poetry of Takasugi, visitors can also enjoy the blossoming sal trees, symbolic of the sacred ground, as well other flowering trees in each season."

小ぶりな丘に草木が植えられ、ちょっとした散策に向いています。こじんまりした地味な場所なので高杉晋作を顕彰するような場所をイメージしていると少し違うかもしれません。
Kanyoji Temple

4.5

13 Reviews

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Yamaguchi Pref. Shunanshi Kanokami 2872

This temple is part of the Nanzen-ji Temple of Rinzai Sect, and is the 15th on the Chugoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. It is famous for its Kyokusui Garden, designed by a famous garden designer Shigemori Mirei. They also hold events like Special Evening Visit days, when crowds of guests come to see the beautiful gardens and Kanyo-ji temple lit up with bamboo lanterns.

山奥の里にある立派なお寺、という感じ。そこそこの大きさの駐車場があり、お寺の横まで車でも心配なく行くことができた。石を使った造形の庭がすばらしく、特に400円を納めて見せていただいた本堂周りのお庭は、岩、石、潮音洞から流れ出る疎水の水を幾枝にも分けて引き入れた小川のハーモニーが絶妙で、幾種類もの違った感じの庭が楽しめた。昭和以降に造成された庭のようだが、枯山水、池泉、各様式が融合したこれぞ日本庭園...
Museum of Japanese Emigration to Hawaii

4.5

21 Reviews

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Yamaguchi Oshima-gun Suooshima Cho Nishiyashiro 2144

This museum showing the depth of the bond between Suo-Oshima Town and Hawaii. It exhibits the history of emigrants and materials to know about exchanges with Hawaii currently being conducted. The first time emigrants left Japan was in 1885. It is said that about 30% of the first 944 government-approved emigrants were people from Oshima County. From then until 1923, when emigration was banned, more than one million Japanese emigrated abroad, and their grandchildren extended to fifth and sixth generations. Inside the facility, you can learn about the hardships of the emigrants who crossed the ocean with their dreams and how they established their lives.

We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the artifacts and records related to the Japanese emigration to Hawaii. My ancestors were among those who left Japan in the 19th and 20th centuries. The rooms had...
Iwakuni Antiquities Museum

3.5

24 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamaguchi Iwakuni-shi Yokoyama 2-7-19

A museum located in 2 Chome, Yokoyama, Iwakuni City. It houses valuable historical materials and artwork donated by the Yoshikawa family, the former Iwakuni feudal lords. In addition to a permanent exhibit showcasing the history of Iwakuni, it also holds special exhibits and history lectures. Constructed in 1945, the building is registered as a national Tangible Cultural Property.

戦時中の1945年に完成した石造り風の歴史的建築物です。館内には、吉川家ゆかりの歴史資料、美術品や工芸品などが展示されています。入館は無料なので気軽に見学できます。

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Yamaguchi Areas

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.