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Rurikoji Temple, Yamaguchi City Yamaguchi Prefecture is the westernmost prefecture on Honshu Island It is part of the Chugoku Region. Prefectural capital is Yamaguchi City. Yamaguchi, then known as Choshu, played a leading role in overthrowing the shogunate and bringing Japan's feudal era to an end.

Attractions

1  Hagi Castle town with preserved samurai district. User rating: 77/100 (45 votes) Visited by: 92 users  2  Yamaguchi Pleasant city at the western end of Honshu. User rating: 77/100 (56 votes) Visited by: 105 users  3  Iwakuni Site of the picturesque Kintai-kyo Bridge. User rating: 86/100 (25 votes) Visited by: 48 users

English Links

Yamaguchi Prefecture Official English website.

City Links

Yamaguchi: Yamaguchi City Iwakuni: Iwakuni City Hagi: Hagi City Hofu: Hofu City Shimonoseki: Shimonoseki City Ube: Ube City