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[Yamaguchi ]Lots of "likes" for women! Driving trip

[Yamaguchi ]Lots of "likes" for women! Driving trip

2024-01-15

Yamaguchi Prefecture is a treasure trove of gastronomy and nature from the mountains and the sea.
With its numerous spectacular views and deep historical ties, the area is actually home to many photogenic spots that look great on social networking sites.

In this article, we will introduce cute and colorful spots that girls will surely "love" and that are ideal for a girls' trip.

Please take a look at it as a reference for sightseeing in Yamaguchi!

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Kiwa La Beach

A spectacular beach also known as Salar de Uyuni in Ube "Kiwa La Beach ".

One of the most extensive sandbars in Japan, 2.0 km wide and 700 meters deep, which can be seen at low tide, can be crossed on foot, and especially in tide pools on windless days, you can take fantastic photos with the surroundings reflected in the sand like a mirror.

Known as a popular place for ebb and flow tides, this leisure facility is designed to resemble a Mediterranean resort!
You can feel the stylish atmosphere, so please visit us!

"Facility Information "
Name: Kiwa La Beach
Address: 54-3, Aza Kanomae, Higashikinami, Ube City, Yamaguchi 755-0241
Phone number: 0836-34-8353
Access: 10 min. walk from Giba Station on JR Ube Line, 15 min. drive from Ube Minami or Ube Higashi IC on Yamaguchi-Ube Road
Parking: Available

Sea of Flowers

The largest hands-on farm in western Japan where you can enjoy seasonal flowers and harvesting "Sea of Flowers ".

It is said that the name comes from the sight of bright blue nemophilas and yellow sunflowers filling the land.
Flower seedlings are also available at the nursery, so you can buy them as souvenirs and plant flowers at home.

Harvesting seasonal vegetables and fruits, such as sweet potatoes and blueberries, is also popular.
They are sold in all-you-can-eat bags, so adults, children, couples, and friends can all enjoy them!

There is also a restaurant, where you can enjoy luxurious sweets and hot pizzas made with fruits from the Sea of Flowers!
There is also a direct sales store selling vegetables produced by local farmers and a store selling original souvenirs.

"Facility Information "
Name: Sea of Flowers
Address: 3392 Haniu, Sanyo-Onoda, Yamaguchi 757-0012
Phone number: 0836-79-0130
Fee: Free of charge
Opening hours: 10:00~17:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Access: 5 min. drive from Haniu IC on Sanyo Expressway
URL:https://hana-umi.com/

Kakushima Bridge

The spectacular view created by the cobalt blue sea and the white bridge is "known for its beauty that many people want to visit "at least once.

The 1,780-meter-long Kakunoshima Bridge is a relatively new bridge that opened in 2000.
It is one of the longest bridges in Japan that is free to traffic.
The bridge can be accessed on foot or by bicycle, and a car can cross to Kakunoshima in about three minutes!

Kakunoshima Ohashi Bridge has attracted more attention because of its beautiful scenery and has been used as a filming spot for various movies, TV dramas, and commercials.

At the base of the Honshu side of the Kakunoshima Bridge is "Amagase Park ", which has a great vantage point for photographing the bridge.
From the parking lot of Amaigase Park, you can capture the beautiful contrast between the powerful full view of the bridge and the ocean, and from the wooden deck on the hill, you can aim at the bridge and the westernmost tip of Kakunoshima.

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You can also rent a "tuk-tuk," a Thai three-wheeled vehicle, at Grand Vista Kakunoshima! Why not take an exhilarating drive around Kakunoshima Island while soaking up the sea breeze?

Kakunoshima Lighthouse Park/Yumezaki Wave Park

Located at the westernmost tip of the island and symbolized by the Kakunoshima Lighthouse, "Kakunoshima Lighthouse Park "is about a 2-minute drive from Kakunoshima Terrace.
A walking trail and a pavilion for rest and relaxation are provided, and visitors can also walk around the native habitat of the Japanese spindle tree.

Kakunoshima Lighthouse, completed in 1876, was the first Western-style lighthouse on the Sea of Japan side, and is still in service today.

The spectacular view of the Sea of Japan seen at the top of the 105 spiral stairs next to the lighthouse is truly breathtaking!
The Lighthouse Memorial Museum is located right next door and has exhibits about typical Japanese lighthouses and other items.

The park was built adjacent to Kakunoshima Lighthouse Park and was created in the English style in honor of the British engineer who designed the Kakunoshima Lighthouse. "Yumesaki Wave Park ".

The theme of the park is "Wave of Japan," and flowerbeds have been created in the image of waves with flowers, and native Kakunoshima flowers and grasses, such as daffodils, dalmatian daisies, and daffodil daisies, bloom throughout the year.

Dotted with white photogenic benches, this park is recommended for couples who want to relax and enjoy the atmosphere or have a picnic!
Another attraction is the atmosphere that seems to connect to the sea, giving it a foreign feel!


"Facility Information "
Name: Kakushima Lighthouse Park
Address: 2343-2 Kakushima Tanoshiri, Toyokita-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Hours: 9:00 - 16:30 (9:30 - 16:00 from October to April)
Fee: 200 yen donation for visitation
Access: 1 hour drive from Mine IC
Phone number: 083-786-0108
Parking: Available
URL:https://www.tokokai.org/tourlight/tourlight11/


"Facility Information "
Name: Yumesaki Wave Park
Address: Oaza-Kakushima, Toyokita-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Office Hours: Free
Parking: Available

Makizaki Kaze Park

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At the northernmost tip of the island is "Makisaki Kaze no Koen ".
The park is reached through this tunnel of trees, passing through islanders' residential areas and other slightly narrower roads.

A 12- to 3-minute walk along the park's walking path will take you to an open observation area, where you can see the magnificent Sea of Japan beyond the greenery.
On the ocean side, you can see the Sea of Japan as far as the eye can see and enjoy the atmosphere of an isolated island in the middle of the sea.


"Facility Information "
Name: Makizaki Wind Park
Address: Kakushima, Toyokita-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Access: 1 hour drive from Mine IC
Phone number: 083-786-0234
Parking: Available

Motonosumi Shrine

A spectacular spot chosen by the American television station CNN as one of the 31 most beautiful places in Japan "" " Motonosumi Shrine ".

The main attraction of Motonosumi Shrine is the vermilion-lacquered torii gates that line the path down the hill toward the sea.
Built over a period of 10 years since 1987, the total number of trees is said to be 123 (hifumi), which is auspicious, and the tunnel is said to be over 100 meters long.

The sight of bright red torii gates standing in a solemn natural setting overlooking the Sea of Japan is a spectacular, uniquely Japanese sight that is popular among Japanese and tourists from around the world, and the number of visitors to the shrine is rapidly increasing.

The most common way to visit the shrine is to walk down the torii tunnel from the shrine on the cliff to the sea. The tunnel is gently downhill at first, and then becomes a stairway.

Descending through the narrowly spaced vermilion-lacquered torii gates, you will reach a scenic spot called "Tatsumiya no Usuifuki ", where large waves blow from the cliffs.

After visiting the shrine, enjoy the spectacular view of the ocean.
The contrast of the red torii gate against the bright blue sky and the sea is dazzlingly vivid.
Once you see it, you will never forget the view.

The footing is quite steep, so please be very careful when passing through!

"Facility Information "
Name:Motonosumi Shrine
Address: 498, Aburayatsukou, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4712
Hours of visit: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Access: 60 min drive from Mine IC of Chugoku Expressway, 20 min cab ride from "Nagato Furuichi Station "or "Hitomaru Station "on JR San-in Honsen Line
URL:https://www.motonosumi.com/

Beppu Benten Pond

"Beppu Benten Pond "springs within the precincts of Itsukushima Shrine, a world-famous scenic spot that has been selected as one of the "100 Best Waters in Japan."
The attraction is the color of the crystal clear cobalt blue water, whose mysterious hue is a spectacular sight.
It is especially photogenic on a sunny day with no wind!

The spring water is also drinkable. "It is said that drinking a cup of the spring water will increase your life expectancy by one year. "It is also a popular power spot.


"Facility Information "
Name: Beppu Bentenchi
Address: Beppu, Akiyoshi-cho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Access: 25 minutes by car from the Mine IC of the Chugoku Expressway
URL:https://karusuto.com/spot/beppubentenike/

Kintai Bridge (between Tokyo and Yokohama)

Kintai Bridge "Kintai Bridge "is a nationally designated scenic beauty and one of the most famous wooden bridges in Japan.
The five arches spanning the clear Nishiki River are beautiful, and the bridge has been selected as one of the three most famous bridges in Japan.

It was built in 1673 in the early Edo period (1603-1867) and is 193.3 m long and 5 m wide with five arches.

You can see it in all four seasons: cherry blossoms in the spring, green trees in the summer, and autumn leaves in the fall.

The unique arch structure, constructed using a delicate braided wood technique, is not only a sight to behold from across the water, but also a real pleasure to look up at from the water while swaying on a houseboat.

Every year from June 1 to September 10, Kintai-bashi Nogai ", a summer tradition in Iwakuni, is held on the Nishiki River that flows under the Kintai-bashi Bridge "and can be seen up close on a sightseeing boat.

Traditional events held under the illuminated Kintai Bridge create a fantastic atmosphere. The Kintai Bridge is also very beautiful when lit up during the cherry blossom season and in all four seasons!

"Facility Information "
Name: Kintai Bridge
Address: 1, Iwakuni, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 741-0062
Phone number: 0827-29-5107
Business hours: 8:00-17:00
Admission: Adults (junior high school students and older): 310 yen, elementary school students: 150 yen (group discount rates available for groups of 15 or more)
Access: 15 min. by bus from JR Shin-Iwakuni Station to "Kintai-bashi Bridge "
From JR Iwakuni Station, take the "bus bound for Kintai-bashi ", about 20 minutes.
From JR Nishi-Iwakuni Station, take the "bus bound for Kintai-bashi ", about 4 minutes.
10 minutes drive from Iwakuni IC on Sanyo Expressway
Parking: Available
URL:https://kintaikyo.iwakuni-city.net/

Kanmon Tunnel

A 780-meter-long pedestrian undersea tunnel connecting the Kanmon Straits "Kanmon Tunnel ".
The tunnel, which extends to the bottom of the sea, is divided into upper and lower sections, with the upper section accessible by road and the lower section by foot.

An elevator will be installed at the humanitarian entrance, and traffic will descend to approximately 60 meters below ground on the Moji Ward side and 55 meters below ground on the Shimonoseki City side before passing through.

It is a special tunnel that only people can pass through, and pets are not allowed. It is possible to push a bicycle through, but you must walk across.
From the Shimonoseki side entrance to the Moji side exit can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes!

In the middle of the tunnel is a sign marking the border between Fukuoka and Yamaguchi prefectures, famous for its unusual undersea border.

The entrance on the Moji side is more magnificent than you can imagine, and the observation deck is very beautiful when you visit!

"Facility Information "
Name: Kanmon Tunnel Humanitarian
Address: [Kanmon Tunnel Humanitarian Entrance (Moji) ] Moji, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City
Hours of operation: Open to traffic 6:00-22:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Fee: Free for pedestrians Bicycles and mopeds 20 yen *Please push light vehicles on foot
Access: [Kanmon Tunnel Humanitarian Entrance (Moji) ] Nishitetsu Bus "Kanmon Tunnel Humanitarian Entrance "Bus stop immediately

summary

In this article, we have introduced sightseeing spots in Yamaguchi Prefecture that are full of women's "likes," including photogenic spots.
Please check out the spots of interest in this article and enjoy an enjoyable trip to Yamaguchi Prefecture!

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