Discover Japan Beyond the Guidebooks - Hidden Gems Await!

Discover Japan Beyond the Guidebooks
-Hidden Gems Await!

Uncover Japan's best-least local secrets, from serene countryside spots to bustling hidden districts. Find your next adventure off the beaten path!

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Yamaguchi City

Located almost in the center of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City is a cultural city where rich nature and history coexist. It developed during the Muromachi period as Hiroyo Ouchi made the city here of Yamaguchi as the home base of the Ouchi clan, and by the time of the later Ouchi Yoshihune and Yoshitaka, he was superseded as the daimyō of the West. Also at the end of the Tokugawa period, the feudal government office was moved from Hagi City to Yamaguchi City to play the central role of the Meiji Restoration: "Yuta Onsen", which also bathed in the Restoration Shishi and cultural figures; and the gentle Seto Inland Sea, Healing Forest. Many historical heritage and nature remain in Yamaguchi City, and development as a tourist city is also expected.

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Okayama

Okayama, with its three-name garden and paradise, and Kurashiki, which has beautiful cobblestones and beautiful cobblestones, are towns that have flourished as a celestial temple. There are tourist attractions such as Kurashiki Ivy Square and the Ohara Museum of Art. Kojima, which has developed as a textile town, has attracted attention from jeans fans nationwide as the birthplace of domestic jeans. Kōno-sato and Kōjō-ji, which are dotted with burial mounds and Kōjō-ji temples, are also highlights. It is also fun to walk in resort areas such as Hiruzen Kogen and Ushimado, which is said to be the "Aegean Sea of Japan", and in towns full of historical emotions such as Ashimori and Fukiya.

Miyajima, where the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine stands on the sea, is one of the three views of Japan and is visited by many tourists as a world cultural heritage. At Hiroshima Town, which is also home to the World Heritage site Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park, you want to taste the specialty oysters and okonomiyaki. Onomichi, which leads up the slope, is a town that has been the setting for movies and literature. We also recommend the ride on the Chikojiyama Ropeway, which offers a panoramic view of the city. It is also a departure and arrival point on the Honshu side of the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido.

Nature, Historic Sites, Seasonal Landscapes, Onsen(Hot Spring), Japanese & Local Food

Yamaguchi Prefecture where the SL Yamaguchi runs. The Nishibashi Bridge in Iwakuni is one of the three famous bridges in Japan. There are other attractive bridges, such as the Kadoshima Bridge, which served as a location for dramas and commercials. It is also interesting to visit the footsteps of Shishi of the Restoration in castle towns such as Hagi and Chofu. The natural beauty of the karst plateau, Akiyoshidai and its underground, and the famous island of Qinghai Island are also attractive. Nounoura was the setting for the "Battle of Nounoura", which led to the destruction of the Heike who came to power in the late Heian period.

Tottori, the prefectural capital developed as a castle town of the Ikeda Domain. The undulating Tottori Sand Dunes, one of the largest in Japan, has a beautiful "wind print" that flutters in the sea breeze, and Oyama, which has the name "Hokifuji", is one of the prefecture's best natural heritage along with the Tottori Sand Dunes. It is also gaining popularity as a place where you can enjoy outdoor leisure such as paragliding and kayaking. On the middle side is the Daizan-ji Temple, which flourished as a training dojo for Shugendō, which respects the mountain religion. Kurayoshi, whose town is rich in emotional and red tiles, is also attractive.

Matsue, the city of water with its impressive moist cityscape, has fun touring the Horikawa tour that surrounds Matsue Castle. The famous places of the setting sun, Lake Shinji and the famous hot springs of the lake and the famous hot springs of the lake invite travel. Small Kyoto in Sanyin, Tsuwano is also a wind-packed castle town where carp swims through the digging. The symbol of Izumo Taisha, a former shrine that also appears in the mythology of "kokuyō" is a large line (shishin) rope. You can also enjoy magnificent nature in Oki floating in the Sea of Japan.

Hinomachi is a town rich in nature located at the southern foot of Oyama, with seasonal landscapes and rural landscapes. The terraced rice fields and traditional events are also attractive.

Misato is a natural town surrounded by clear streams and mountains, and is an area where you can experience active experiences such as rafting and river playing.

Fuchu City is a region known for its furniture industry and kagura, where the craftsmanship and traditional culture are breathed. It is also recommended for experiential tourism.

The southern town is a mountain village town full of greenery, which attracts agricultural experiences and local gourmets, and is a healing place for a leisurely rural journey.