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Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Yamaguchi-ken" in Japan Encyclopedia , pp. 1039-1040, p. 1039, at Google Books; "Chūgoku" at p. 127, p. 127, at Google Books. Nearest Station/Stop: Yamaguchi Station, Kenchomae Bus Stop. From the station, you can ride a bus or walk there (about 40 minutes). Bicycle rentals are available at the station too if you are interested. The current governor of Yamaguchi is former MIC bureaucrat Tsugumasa Muraoka. He won the gubernatorial election in February 2014 with more than 60% of the vote against other two candidates, and succeeded Shigetarō Yamamoto who had been hospitalized since October 2013 and resigned in January 2014.
Harukichi Yamaguchi, founder of the Yamaguchi-gumi, born near Kobe but his entire family hailed from Yamaguchi. Nearest Station: Higashi-Hagi Station. From the station, you can ride the Maru Bus or go there on foot, which will take you approximately 30 minutes. If you are into cycling, you can explore Hagi by renting a bike at the station.Highlights: Castle Ruins, Kikugahama Beach, Edoya Yokocho, Kuchiba Residence, Kubota Residence, Kido Takayoshi Residence, Kikuya Residence, Hagi Museum and other museums, Enseiji Temple
Also part of the Kikkou Park, Iwakuni Castle is nestled on Mount Yokoyama, overlooking the city and the Seto Inland Sea. Commissioned by Kikkawa Hiroie to serve as his official residence, the original castle was completed in 1608. However, it was demolished in 1615 following the Tokugawa Shogunate’s policy of “one castle per province.” The biggest attraction the park has to offer is its abundance of limestone caves and Japan’s longest cave, the Akiyoshido. The cave reaches 100 meters at its widest points, and has over eight kilometers of passages. Sadly, only one kilometer of the cave is open to the public, but the section itself is still impressive to see. Along with the deep underground caves that can be explored by guests, the park includes a natural history museum, hostel, headquarter building, visitor center, and rest house. Tokiwa ParkThe Mori family was the warlord who ruled in the Chugoku region in the Sengoku period (1467-1615). The main house of the Mori family is now open to the public as a museum and garden and attracts many tourists. The house was built in the Meiji to Taisho period, and you can enjoy the mixture of modern and traditional style of architecture. The huge Japanese garden includes a big pond and is surrounded by mountains that provide visitors a gorgeous view. One train station away from Yamaguchi station, Hotel New Tanaka is as convenient as it is accommodating. A rooftop onsen is the perfect place to relax after a long day of sightseeing, and included toiletries never leave guests wanting for more. Continental and buffet breakfasts are available every morning, and reception is always open to help. Prime Minister Shinzō Abe represented first Yamaguchi's 1st then 4th district in the House of Representatives; his father Shintaro also represented Yamaguchi.
Tsuchida, Akihiko (6 November 2016). エヴァ新幹線 あすから運行 徳山駅でも出発式 /山口[EVA Shinkansen starts operating tomorrow]. Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). Japan: The Mainichi Newspapers . Retrieved 25 March 2016. Spanning over 45 square kilometers and including part of the Akiyoshi plateau, the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park is a great place for nature-lovers and those looking to take in Japan’s beautiful scenery. The park is child-friendly, and allows ample space for people of all ages to roam and frolic in joy and happiness. The nearby shops and restaurants are perfect for hungry travels and those that wish to buy souvenirs to take home a lasting memory of the park.Another attraction in the vicinity is the Ryūgū Wave Splash, just a few meters from the last torii gate at the base. There’s also the option to fly from Haneda Airport to Yamaguchi Ube Airport, which only takes about an hour and a half. Highway buses and night buses are also an option, though it takes over 12 hours to complete the trip. Renting a car would cut the trip down to 11.5 hours depending on traffic, though it’s recommended to travel with someone to take turns driving the 933 kilometer distance. How To Get To Yamaguchi From Osaka Two ferry services provide regular sea transport from the Shimonoseki Port International Terminal: Kanpu Ferry provides round-trip service to Busan, South Korea; the Orient Ferry provides round-trip service to Qingdao and Shanghai, respectively.
