Top Tours & Activities in Yamaguchi Prefecture

You will walk around Yamaguchi City, which has been selected for the New York Times’ list of “52 places to go in 2024”, visiting major sightseeing sites with a local storyteller guide.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Shimonoseki and Moji port area! Shimonoseki has prospered as a gateway to Eurasia. With a wealth of historical sites, ethnic atmosphere, beautiful scenery and Japanese cuisine, Shimonoseki will capture your heart. Shimonoseki is also surrounded on three sides by ocean, so it goes without saying that the seafood here is bar none. Be sure stop by Karato Market or any one of many restaurants to sample the seafood. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Tour Concept Our new project “FURUSATO Cycling” tour is launched to offer an experience in which you can fully enjoy the “REAL HAGI”. We offer a guided cycling tour where you will be able to feel the local life and visit special spots which usually cannot be visited, while cycling through the beautiful countryside. Our first tour project is centered on Japanese rice wine “sake”. We will follow the “made-in-Hagi sake” brewing process showing where the rice and water ingredients are collected. Also, we will be visiting the local sake brewery and rice polishing facility. ・Length of the course: Approx. 11 km. ・Time of tour: 3 hours 30 minutes ・Bike brand: Giant ・Equipped with a mud guard (rear wheel), a pouch and a drink holder. *How to get to the tour location* The cycling tour location is about 30 minutes by car from central Hagi. If you are considering coming by a means other than a rental car, please let us know when you make your reservation. We will be happy to assist you.

This private and customizable tour for Yamaguchi is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

This tour is conducted in your own private car. Departs from Hakata Station or Fukuoka City hotel lobby by chartered car. Due to the long travel distance, a professional driver and English-speaking guide will accompany you. At Karato Market in Shimonoseki City, located on the border between Kyushu and Yamaguchi prefectures, you will enjoy weekend-only sushi made with fresh fish landed that day. The tour will then take visitors to four scenic spots representative of Yamaguchi Prefecture created by nature. Amagase Park with a view of Kakushima Ohashi Bridge, Motonosumi Shrine with its impressive red torii gate and dynamic sea, Akiyoshidai, one of the largest karst formations in Japan, and Akiyoshido Cave with its cool year-round temperature of 17°C. This tour will take you to these unique sights.

Dressed in original costumes and riding a white horse as the Shogun, the procession of 20 people, including extras, will parade through the Ōdono area, which retains the historical atmosphere to this day. Afterward, the procession will move to Sansuien Garden, a National Registered Tangible Cultural Asset, where guests can enjoy Yamaguchi’s traditional performing arts and savor the Ōuchi Feast, faithfully recreated from the historical banquet. Please enjoy Yamaguchi City, which has been selected by The New York Times as one of the “52 Places to Go in 2024.”

This private and customizable tour for Yamaguchi is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

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Yamaguchi City, which has been selected for the New York Times’ list of “52 places to go in 2024”, was ruled and developed by Ouchi clan during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). This activity has been arranged as Ouchi kemari based on the assumption that Ouchi might have also enjoyed kemari. Participants will wear Muromachi-style costumes and play kemari with a specially handmade mari ball.

Book your private transfer from Shimonoseki Cruise Port to Fukuoka city hotels. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door-to-door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. - Meeting with a Nameplate. - Door-to-door Service. - No Hidden Charges. - Clean cars & Professional drivers.

Stroll through the Fujikawachi Tea Fields with local tea farmers who cultivate the tea, as they share insights into the history of the plantation and tea-growing techniques. You'll also learn about the efforts involved in maintaining this vast tea estate and the current state of the tea industry. At the Ube Green Tea Center, the facility director will personally brew three varieties of "Yamaguchi Tea" and explain their unique characteristics. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of Yamaguchi Tea.

Book your private transfer from Shimonoseki Cruise Port to Fukuoka Airport (FUK). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door-to-door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate. • We track your Flight. • Door-to-door Service. • No Hidden Charges. • Clean cars & Professional drivers.

Private airport transfer (one-way). We provide luxurious vehicles and experienced professional drivers for your comfortable transportation experience. We give thorough consideration to safety and privacy. Please contact us regarding special operations.

Do you know Kintai Bridge? Located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the bridge is widely known for its beauty, with five arches spanning a clear stream. The area was ruled by the Kikkawa clan, a samurai clan during the feudal era, who built mansions, castles, and towns all over the area, including this bridge. After crossing the beautiful bridge, visitors can enjoy the beautiful nature in the area where the mansions once stood, which has been well maintained. From there, take the ropeway to Iwakuni Castle, Kikkawa's castle on the mountain. Inside the castle, you will find swords and armor related to the Kikkawa clan, which will give you a sense of historical romance. From the top floor of the castle, you can look down on the Kintai Bridge and the city of Iwakuni and feel like a samurai. Enjoy this wonderful tour with a guide.

Private airport transfer (one-way) and English support included (possible not to be arranged). We provide luxurious vehicles and experienced professional drivers for your comfortable transportation experience. We give thorough consideration to safety and privacy. Please contact us regarding special operations.

・Gain a deeper understanding of Nagayama Honke’s sake brewing techniques in a unique retro-modern setting. ・Savor a special, locally inspired menu while discovering the distinct flavors and aromas of each sake.

Discover the food and drink scene of Iwakuni on a guided tour. Savor the flavors of the city with a local guide leading the way.

The spectacular sight of 123 bright red torii gates at Motonosumi Shrine, stretching toward the deep blue Sea of Japan — a truly unforgettable photo opportunity. At Senzaki Kitchen, we plan to serve kawara soba, Yamaguchi Prefecture’s signature local dish. Conclude your journey at Akama Shrine, with its striking red gate and historical ties to the legendary Battle of Dan-no-ura. After a day of scenic views, cultural discoveries, and local flavors, return comfortably to the Shimonoseki Cruise Terminal with memories to treasure long after your visit.

Comfort Transfer from Shimonoseki Cruise Port to Fukuoka city hotels or any address up to 15 passengers (For party over 7 passengers can be provided one big minibus or two minivans). All Vehicles are fully licensed and insured. Our cars are equipped with all the necessary facilities for a trip to any part of the world under any weather conditions, including additional fastenings for sports and other equipment. On request for your tourists, we have child seats for all ages. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers’ always are well-dressed and always pay attention to our guests. They speak English. They will meet you with a name sign; help with luggage and on arrival at the hotel.

Comfort Transfer from Shimonoseki Cruise Port to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) for up to 15 passengers (For parties over 7 passengers, one big minibus or two minivans can be provided). All Vehicles are fully licensed and insured. Our cars are equipped with all the necessary facilities for a trip to any part of the world under any weather conditions, including additional fastenings for sports and other equipment. On request for your tourists, we have child seats for all ages. Vehicles are clean inside and out; our drivers are always well-dressed and always pay attention to our guests. They speak English. They will meet you with a name sign, help with luggage, and greet you on arrival.