Must See Sightseeing Spots
One of Japan’s 3 most outstanding five-storied pagodas is in Yamaguchi City
the other two belonging to Horyuji temple (Nara) and Daigoji temple (Kyoto).
Rurikōji temple’s pagoda, designated a National Treasure of Japan, is one of Yamaguchi City main landmarks.
One of the earliest Christian communities in Japan was founded in Yamaguchi City
after feudal lord Ōuchi Yoshitaka allowed Spanish Jesuit St. Francis Xavier to establish his mission in 1551. Today, St. Francis Xavier Memorial Church commemorates this historical fact.
Yamaguchi City boasts a Japanese garden from the 15th Century by one of the greatest artists in Japanese history..
Sesshū Tōyō, regarded as Japan’s greatest master of ink painting, spent several years of his life in Yamaguchi City and designed Joeji temple’s garden.
Tour of Yamaguchi Dream Corridor
Yamaguchi City Ouchi Cultural Experience Tour
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