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Iwakuni

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Shimonoseki

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Yamaguchi

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Hagi

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Ube

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Oshima

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Hagi  

Hagi Tanaka Hotel

 2 Reviews and 0 Opinions  The place is a really nice, Japanese style hotel. There are no beds, just futons that the hotel... 

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Akiyoshi-do (cave)

Akiyoshi-do (cave), Yamaguchi-ken

 bebejepang Says:  Akiyoshi-do (cave) is the largest limestone cave in Japan. It is a good place to visit, especially in summer. Inside the cave is only 18-20 oC.This is huge... 

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Akiyoshi-plateau

Akiyoshi-plateau, Yamaguchi-ken

 bebejepang Says:  Akiyoshi-plateau is the biggest karst in Japan and covers an area of some 130 square kilometers. Thousands limestone pillars stand out on the plain as far as... 

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Kintai-kyo (bridge) - Iwakuni

Kintai-kyo (bridge) - Iwakuni, Yamaguchi-ken

 bebejepang Says:  Kintai-kyo was one of the three most famous bridges in Japan. The tourist are allowed to walk across it with crossing fee is 300 yen.Across of the bridge there... 

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Whale Reference Library

Whale Reference Library, Yamaguchi-ken

 gogonicetrip Says:  The library houses and exhibits photographs of fishermen who lived with whale, ancient whaling tools, and dramas performed along with whaling songs. 

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Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum

Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum, Yamaguchi-ken

 gogonicetrip Says:  Kaneko Misuzu, a poet who wrote childrenfs song, came into sudden prominence at the end of the Taisho Era(1912-1926) at dawn of new style of childrenfs... 

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Yumoto Onsen, is a hot spring near Nagato

Yumoto Onsen, is a hot spring near Nagato, Yamaguchi-ken

 gogonicetrip Says:  Yumoto Onsen located near Nagato-city is one of the oldest hot springs in Yamaguchi-ken, and it was discovered by the chief priest of the Taimei-ji Temple in... 

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Steam Locomotive on Yamaguchi Line.

Steam Locomotive on Yamaguchi Line., Yamaguchi-ken

 gogonicetrip Says:  The Steam Locomotive, type C571, lovingly names “Kifujin” means a Lady, travels 63 km for about 2 hours on JR Yamaguchi Line.It operates during weekend, and... 

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Nish Amane old residence

Nish Amane old residence, Yamaguchi-ken

 gogonicetrip Says:  Along with Mori Ogai, Nishi Amane is pioneer philosopher and man of culture who is now depicted on a stamp.[Back to Yamaguchi-ken] 

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Mori Ogai old residence, in Tsuwano

Mori Ogai old residence, in Tsuwano, Yamaguchi-ken

 gogonicetrip Says:  Mori Ogai is well known as a novelist and a medical doctor, and lived here until he was 11 years old.With a close attachment to his hometown Tsuwano, Mori Ogai... 

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Akiyashi-dai Quasi National Park

Akiyashi-dai Quasi National Park, Yamaguchi-ken

 gogonicetrip Says:  Akiyashi-dai is a Quasi-National Park of a karst plateau and limestone caves located in the center in Yamaguchi-kenYou can enjoy unforgettable nature all the... 

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Akiyoshi-dai Plateau

Akiyoshi-dai Plateau, Yamaguchi-ken

 gogonicetrip Says:  Akiyoshi-dai Plateau is the largest Karst in Japan and covers an area of 130 square kilometers.The limestone of Akiyoshi-dai Plateau was formed during the... 

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Tsuwano

Tsuwano, Yamaguchi-ken

 gogonicetrip Says:  Tsuwano, the former thriving castle town, is located at the foot of Mt.Aonoyama.It offer many historical scenery including a range of white earthen wall... 

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 Along with Mori Ogai, Nishi Amane is pioneer philosopher and man of culture who is now depicted on a stamp.[Back to Yamaguchi-ken] 

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  1. Iwakuni
  2. Shimonoseki
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  2. Ube
  3. Oshima

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 Yamaguchi-ken is worth to visit area when you will travel around western Japan including Kyushu region. It is beautiful area where Japanese tradition is still alive and called a Little Kyoto. You can... 

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 I think there are not so many sightseeing place in Yamaguchi, but there are two places that really worthy to be visited: 1. Kintai-kyo (bridge) at Iwakuni 2. Akiyoshi-do (Cave) and akiyoshi-plateau 

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 We visited Tsuwano town in Yamaguchi pref. Tsuwano produced the famous novelist Ougai Mori and the famous poetess Misuzu Kaneko. This town is located in the inland side of Yamaguchi and old castle... 

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