Yamaguchi: Getting there and around
How to get to Yamaguchi
Shin-Yamaguchi Station (formerly known as Ogori Station) is the closest shinkansen station to downtown Yamaguchi and its attractions. The station is connected with Yamaguchi Station in the city center by the JR Yamaguchi Line (20 minutes, 240 yen one way, 1-3 trains/hour).
From Osaka
Shin-Yamaguchi and Shin-Osaka stations are connected by frequent trains on the JR Sanyo Shinkansen (about 2 hours, around 13,000 yen one way). The trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using a Sakura train, but a supplement fee is required for riding the Nozomi. Note that International tourists can buy discounted one-way tickets for only 9,400 yen.
From Fukuoka
Shin-Yamaguchi Station and Hakata Station in Fukuoka are connected by frequent trains on the JR Sanyo Shinkansen (about 35 minutes, around 5500 yen one way). The trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using a Sakura or Kodama train, but a supplement fee is required for riding the Nozomi. Alternatively, international tourists can purchase discounted one-way tickets for only 3600 yen.
Making the trip by local trains will save around half the train fare, but increase the travel time to three hours and require two transfers along the way.
From Tokyo
Shin-Yamaguchi and Tokyo are connected by frequent shinkansen trains. Direct Nozomi trains make the trip once per hour (about 4.5 hours, around 21,000 yen one way), while additional connections require a transfer of trains along the way, typically at Shin-Osaka Station. Japan Rail Pass holders need to pay a supplement fee for the Nozomi, but can take a combination of Hikari and Sakura trains without paying extra, thereby increasing travel time by about an hour.
ANA and JAL operate several flights per day between Yamaguchi Ube Airport and Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Flight duration is 95 minutes. The regular one way fare is around 40,000 yen, but discount tickets are typically available for 10,000 to 21,000 yen. Yamaguchi Ube Airport is connected with Shin-Yamaguchi Station by bus (35 minutes, 910 yen one way, timed to flights) or train along the JR Ube Line from Kusae Station (40 minutes, 420 yen one way, 1-2 departures per hour). Kusae Station is a five minute walk north of the airport.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Getting around
Yamaguchi's central railway station, Yamaguchi Station, is a relatively small station along the non-electrified JR Yamaguchi Line. The larger transportation hub is Shin-Yamaguchi Station several kilometers outside the city center. Shin-Yamaguchi Station is served by the JR Sanyo Shinkansen and several local train and bus lines. Yamaguchi and Shin-Yamaguchi Stations are a 20 minute, 240 yen train ride apart from each other.
Most of Yamaguchi's attractions are within three kilometers of Yamaguchi Station and can be reached on foot or by rental bicycles, which are available outside the station and cost 300 yen for two hours or 700 yen for the whole day. To get to Joeiji Temple, the nearest station is Miyano Station, which is two stations north of Yamaguchi Station.
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Hotels around Yamaguchi
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Hotel Route-inn Yamaguchi Yuda OnsenLocated in Yamaguchi, within 33 km of Tokiwa Park and 33 km of Tokiwa Museum, Hotel Route-inn Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Tokiwa Zoo is 33 km from the hotel and Onda Sports Park is 34 km away. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel. The wellness area at Hotel Route-inn Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen is comprised of a hot spring bath and a spa centre. Ejio Park is 42 km from the accommodation, while Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church is 2 km away. Yamaguchi Ube Airport is 36 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda OnsenConveniently set in the Yuda Onsen district of Yamaguchi, Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen is located 32 km from Tokiwa Park, 32 km from Tokiwa Museum and 32 km from Tokiwa Zoo. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church is 2.4 km from the hotel. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Guest rooms in Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Onda Sports Park is 33 km from Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen, while Ejio Park is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 35 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com -
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Comfort Hotel Shin YamaguchiLocated 21 km from Tokiwa Park, Comfort Hotel Shin Yamaguchi offers 3-star accommodation in Yamaguchi and features free bikes. The property is around 22 km from Tokiwa Museum, 22 km from Tokiwa Zoo and 23 km from Onda Sports Park. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hotel every room comes with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Comfort Hotel Shin Yamaguchi. Staff speak English and Japanese at the reception. Ejio Park is 31 km from the accommodation. Yamaguchi Ube Airport is 25 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Alpha-One Yamaguchi InterLocated in Yamaguchi, 38 km from Tokiwa Park, Hotel Alpha-One Yamaguchi Inter provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Onda Sports Park is 40 km from the hotel and Ejio Park is 48 km away. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. All guest rooms include a wardrobe. Tokiwa Museum is 39 km from the hotel, while Tokiwa Zoo is 39 km away. Yamaguchi Ube Airport is 42 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Kokusai Hotel YamaguchiLocated in Yamaguchi, within 34 km of Tokiwa Park and 35 km of Tokiwa Museum, Kokusai Hotel Yamaguchi provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Ejio Park is 44 km away and Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church is 600 metres from the hotel. Tokiwa Zoo is 35 km from the hotel, while Onda Sports Park is 36 km away. Yamaguchi Ube Airport is 38 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Green Rich Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda OnsenLocated a 13-minute walk from JR Yuda Onsen Station, the Green Rich Hotel offers stylish and modern guestrooms with free wired internet. Free WiFi is offered throughout the entire property. Guests can receive discount tickets for the Onsen-no-Mori hot spring bathhouse located right next to the hotel. All rooms at Green Rich Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen feature a flat-screen satellite TV, video-on-demand programmes, a fridge and an electric kettle. An air-purifier is also included. The en suite bathroom comes with toothbrush sets, shaving razor, shaving cream, cotton swabs and a hairbrush. A humidifier can be borrowed, and guests can choose their own pillows and nightwear. Coin launderette and drinks vending machines are also available on site for guestsf convenience. Free coffee and tea bags are provided on site. A healthy breakfast buffet featuring Western and Japanese dishes can be enjoyed at the dining room. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Yamaguchi-dai Shrine. Yamaguchi University is a 10-minute drive away.View on Booking.com -
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Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchiToyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi is situated in Yamaguchi, within 22 km of Tokiwa Park and 22 km of Tokiwa Museum. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. All rooms in Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Staff at Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi are always available to provide advice at the reception. Tokiwa Zoo is 22 km from the hotel, while Onda Sports Park is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 25 km from Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi.View on Booking.com -
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TokiwaSituated 31 km from Tokiwa Park, Tokiwa offers 4-star accommodation in Yamaguchi and has an open-air bath. This ryokan features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The ryokan provides a hot spring bath and a lift. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. At the ryokan, units have bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Tokiwa Museum is 32 km from the ryokan, while Tokiwa Zoo is 32 km from the property. Yamaguchi Ube Airport is 34 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi EkimaeSet in Yamaguchi, within 22 km of Tokiwa Park and 22 km of Tokiwa Museum, Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi Ekimae offers accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests. At the hotel, every room includes a desk and a TV. At Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi Ekimae every room has bed linen and towels. Tokiwa Zoo is 22 km from the accommodation, while Onda Sports Park is 23 km away. Yamaguchi Ube Airport is 25 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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