MOTONOSUMI SHRINE
Chosen as one of “Japan’s 31 Most Beautiful Places”, Motonosumi is striking with its vivid 123 torii red gates descending down the peninsula with it’s contrast of the jewel blue ocean waters.
SENJOJIKI
An impressive grassland covering a hilltop with stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding land, sea and sky. One can enjoy the picturesque area in all seasons with different flowers blooming and summer fireworks in the evening.
NAGATO TOY MUSEUM
A fun interactive toy museum located in Nagato City, where children and adults can enjoy over 150 types of wooden toys together.
ROADSIDE STATION SENZA KITCHEN
Perfect for a pitstop to pick up local souvenirs and products, Roadside Station Senza Kitchen is located on the seaside of Senzaki, one of the leading fishing ports in the San’in region. Make sure to also enjoy the fresh seafood in one of the many dining facilities.
YASUO KAZUKI MUSEUM
An art museum dedicated to showing the life and works of Yasuo Kazuki who was renowned for his work depicting postwar Japanese art history. The museum showcases a collection of oil paintings and drawings from his life.
MURATA SEIFU MEMORIAL MUSEUM
In this historical museum, one will learn about the lives and achievements of Murata Seifu and Shufu Masanosuke who were central figures in bringing about government reform for the Choshu domain, and helping to lay the foundation for the Meiji Restoration.
AKIYOSHIDAI
Located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture is Japan’s largest karst plateau; Akiyoshidai where one can enjoy a vast landscape in all seasons, including exploring many of it’s underground limestone caves.
AKIYOSHIDAI CAVE
100 meters underground at the southern foot of the Akiyoshidai karst plateau, is one of Japan’s largest limestone caves where one can explore.
TAWARAYAMA ONSEN
A historic onsen town retaining much of its nostalgic Showa charm, visitors can stay overnight in traditional ryokan whilst wearing yukata and geta to walk to the town’s public onsen to bathe.
HAGI CASTLE TOWN
A charming traditional castle town built up around Hagi Castle which once was the capital of the ruling Mori clan. Though now only the castle ruins remain, the surrounding streets have been beautifully preserved and showcase the life of feudal Japan, of samurai houses, wealthy merchant houses wonderfully. The town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.