長 Explore the charms and recommended places to visit in Nagato city!
A city which embodies the spirit of Japan Nagato門 ‘kindness and warmth’ Travel guide
Nagato city, Yamaguchi prefecture 長 A city which embodies the spirit of Japan ‘kindness and warmth’ Nagato
門 The Sea of Japan Motonosumi Inari Shrine
Kita Nagato Coast National Park Kawajiri Cape
Omijima Campsite Higashi Ushirobata Tanada Senjojiki Omijima Beach ● ● Omijima Island Mukatsuku Motonosumi Inari Shrine ● Takayama Whale Museum ● Ryugu Blowhole Omijima Ohama Beach Senjojiki Auto Camping Site Island Whale Tomb ● Tateishi Kannon ● ● 356 ● Niinohama Beach （Kujira-baka） Higashi Ushirobata ● 283 Tanada ● Nami no Hashidate ● Senzaki Bay Yang Guifei Village 357 ● Myokenzan 66 Observation Park Kiwado Hot Spring Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum Yuya Island ● ● Omijima Tourist Boat 66 Nagato Furuichi Senzaki Tawara Island ● ● ● Boarding Gate Matsushima Campsite Yuya Bay Igami Seaside Park Fukawa Bay ● ● Blueline CC Shop Omijima ● Matsushima Beach ’ Auto Camping Site Kiwado● 56 ● JR Sanin Main Linead ro ● Nobase Ii mi Murata Seifu isu Nagato city lies at the northwesternmost tip of the Honshu Fishing Deck ● M Igami Seaside Park YY beach 350 Hitomaru Nagatoshi Memorial Museum i- ● ● ag ● ● ‘H Hagi City island and is located in the northwest of Yamaguchi ● y ● 287 swa ● 286 Nagato Misumi Sanin Expres prefecture. Relish the picture-perfect scenery in the Sea Igami Tadanohama Beach ● ● Yuyawan 281 ● Yumen of Japan that the Kita Nagato Coast National Park offers, Kaisenmura Hot Spring 34 Hot Spring Akasaki Kita Nagato Kazuki Yasuo ● and let your hair down in five famous hot springs in the ●Itamochi Shrine Theater Art Museum Nagato Hot Spring Village. Shimonoseki City Your story unfolds while traveling around Nagato. This is Nagato City where you can discover Japanese heart “kindness and 268 36 28 ● Nagato warmth” in every scene enveloping the sea, village, hot 491 Yumoto Taineiji Temple JR Mine Line springs, food, and people. Cultural facilities of Nagato city ● 280 Nagato Yumoto 9 Kaneko Misuzu Hot Spring Legend Hot Springs Masuda National Highway Hagi-ware Shibuki 191 Memorial Fukawa Pottery ● Prefectural Road Esaki Museum 34 Hagi Iwami Airport Shichijugawa Kasen Park Susa 38 191 Kaneko Misuzu was a 316 9 488 Mara Kannon writer of poetry for Ichiigadake Tawarayama Shimane Prefecture children. Until she died Mountains Hot Spring Togochi IC Abu-cho 17 at the young age of just Nomanji Temple Mt. Hanao 26, she had written Tsunoshima Island Shokasonjuku Academy Nago Satoyama Station Tawarayama Taikodani Inari Shrine 512 verses. The museum takes visitors back to the time when she spent her life Tsuwano Tawarayama 268 ● 13 Yoshiwa IC through her books and collections of poems. It also features the recreated Shakunage Garden Hagi Castle Ruins 11 13 315 Omijima Island ● bookstore Kaneko Buneido where she spent her childhood and her room. Higashi-Hagi 9 Senzaki Tsunoshima Tsunoshima Ake-ishi IC Hagi 191 Nagatoshi Hagi City Island Ohashi bridge Hagi IC Tokusa ● Sanin Expressway Kazuki Yasuo Whale Museum JR Sanin Main Line Itamochi Hiroshima Prefecture Agawa Misumi IC Roadside Nagato City Akiyoshidai Muikaichi IC Edo IC JR Yamaguchi Line Art Museum Whale Tomb Rest Area ● Safari Land ● Kitaurakaido Beppu Benten Pond Hatsukaichi IC Kazuki Yasuo, known （Kujira-baka） Hohoku 435 Ogori Hagi Road Chomonkyo 191 ● 316 Akiyoshidai Plateau Takibe 262 Yamaguchi for his work “Siberia ● 490 Ono IC ● City Series”, blazed the Shimonoseki City Ofuku Akiyoshido Cave Oda IC Rurikoji Temple 489 Five-storied Pagoda 187 great trail in modern Mine City 435 Otake IC Akiyoshidai IC (National Treasure) Kano IC ● JR Mine Line Tokuji IC Jumonji IC ● Miyajima Japanese oil paintings. Roadside Rest Area Island Kawatana Onsen Hotarukaido Nishino-ichi Mine IC Mine Ogori Junction 9 Yamaguchi Chugoku Expressway The museum displays East Junction 315 434 collections of his works and sketches that used to be in the possession of his family. 491 Ogori IC Yamaguchi IC Yamaguchi Shimonoseki Shin-Iwakuni Iwakuni IC Junction ● Junction 262 ● Mine West IC Yamaguchi 2 Iwakuni The Whale Museum stores and Ozuki IC Akama Jingu ● Yamaguchi South IC 376 Kintaikyo Murata Seifu Memorial Museum Shrine Prefecture Shin-Yamaguchi Hofu East IC exhibits materials related to JR Sanyo Shinkansen Bridge 2 ● Shinnan-yo Iwakuni Kintaikyo Ozuki ● Tokuyama Misumi Village the ancient whaling which was Karato Market Shin-Shimonoseki Habu IC Asa Hofu West IC Airport Hofu West IC ● Tokuyama East IC Kuga IC Chofu Tokuyama Murata Seifu was a brisk in the Kayoi area of the Shimonoseki ● Onoda IC Hofu Ten-mangu Shrine 437 City Aquarium Sanyo ● Chofu Mori Residence Onoda Ube Omijima Island. Displayed ‘Kaikyokan’ Shimonoseki IC prominent reformer of Ube IC Kudamatsu Expressway 190 Ube Kumage IC Kaikyo Yume Kanmon Jindo Tunnel Junction Kudamatsu City Choshu Domain in photographs of fishermen who lived with whales, ancient ●● ● ● Tower ●● Moji Bay IC Ube-Shinkawa White-walled Shimonoseki ● Tokiwa Townscape turbulent times of the whaling equipment, and drums performed along with Mojiko Retro District Tokiwa Park Hikari JR Sanyo Main Line Mojiko Kusae ● whaling songs express the deep bond between local Moji IC late Edo period. The Yanai museum includes people and whales. Yamaguchi Ube 188 Airport personal belongings and documents of Murata the wise and Sufu Masanosuke, Located within sight of the museum there is the tomb of 437 allowing visitors to find achievements in their distinguished service and whales “Kujira-baka” praying for their fetuses. It embodies Fukuoka Prefecture personalities. special feelings of fishermen that turned to whales. Akiyoshido Cave Akiyoshidai Plateau Recommended places to visit
Senjojiki Senjojiki is grassland extending over the hill which stands 333 meters in height, with islands in the Sea of Japan below. The 360-degree panoramic view of a boundless expanse of a blue sky and sea unrolls itself. Isaribi floating in the sea on a summer night creates a romantic, exquisite world of nature.
Omijima Island Omijima Island boasts picturesque scenery with approximately 40 kilometer of breathtaking coastline with sheer cliffs, caves, and multitudes of oddly shaped rocks like monoliths created by the wild waves. The island offers an excursion boat ride which travels all the way around it, walking trails, a beach, and a campsite.
Motonosumi Inari Shrine The shrine was built in 1955 after being split from Taikodani Inari Shrine in the neighboring Shimane Prefecture about 60 years ago, after a divine revelation from a white fox. An impressive view of 123 red torii shrine gates wind down along a mountain towards a cliff overlooking the Sea of Japan. The offertory box usually located on the ground, is at the top of the five-meter tall torii gate. It is believed that your wish will come true if your offering lands in the offertory box. In March 2015, the shrine was voted as one of Japan’ s 31 Higashi Ushirobata Tanada most beautiful places by CNN. Terraced rice fields in Higashi Ushirobata spread in the hills of the peninsula approaching the shore, which is unique among fields generally seen in the mountain areas. The spectacular views of fields against a background of the sea (isaribi [fishing-fire]) or the dazzling sunset keep photographers spellbound. With the scenery of terraced rice fields overlooking the Sea of Japan, the area was selected as one of “The best 100 terraced Mara rice fields in Japan” in 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Kannon It is said that Mara Yang Guifei Village Scuba Diving Kannon Shrine was built Taineiji Temple by the locals who took pity on Taineiji Temple is one of the largest noted Soto Zen temples, Folklore in the area has it that Areas around Omijima Island are the son of Yoshitaka Ouchi who where the Ouchi clan thriving in Yamaguchi Prefecture as a Yang Guifei, known as one of the designated as Kita Nagato Coast had been sheltered, disguised as western victor in the Muromachi period came to an end. The Three Beauties of the World, National Park and they are famous a girl and eventually killed, to Banjaku-kyo Bridge spanning the Taineiji River, which was passed away soon after reaching among Japanese scuba divers for the comfort his spirit. It still exists built in the early days of the Edo period, is called one of the Todoguchi. Locals laid her to rest beautiful diving spots. The beach is today with many visitors to pray three distinctive bridges in the prefecture. The temple in the Nisonin Temple with respect equipped with diving shops, restrooms, for fertility and good health. enchants many visitors with the fantastic scenery of cherry after her death. The Gorinto in the accommodation, etc. for the comfort blossoms in spring and red foliage in fall. temple is said to be her grave. and safety of divers. Repose yourself to the chatter of the Otozure River at the village of your heart 1 Nagato Yumoto Hot Spring Nagato Yumoto Hot Spring is believed to have been discovered about 600 years ago. Bristling with quaint inns on both sides of the Otozure River that runs through the hot spring village, the area is filled with peaceful atmosphere. Old-fashioned public bath “Onto” still soothes visitors’ souls.
Spring quality Alkaline simple hot spring; Clear and colorless, bland, slight hydrogen sulfide gas Therapeutic effects Nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain, soothing effects, Footbath promoting good health, etc. Yumoto Hot Spring has two footbaths available to Features Slippery-texture water makes the skin smooth and supple. visitors to soothe your weary feet after strolling.
Encounter the history spanning a thousand years in the village 1 2 resonating with wooden clogs 2 Tawarayama Nagato Hot Spring Village Hot Spring 温泉 Tawarayama Hot Spring, renowned as a therapeutic bath Five Famous Hot Springs featuring high efficacy. You can find yourself in rustic retro-flavored atmosphere which wooden inns along the Spring quality Alkaline simple hot spring; Clear and colorless, slight sulfurous smell Nagato city is home to exceptional hot springs renowned as river radiate. Few inns own indoor baths, making the Therapeutic effects Rheumatism, nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain, soothing effect, “Five Famous Hot Springs in the Nagato Hot Spring Village” : spectacle of bathers in yukata and wooden clogs (geta) promoting good health, etc. Nagato Yumoto, Tawarayama, Yumen, Kiwado, and Yuyawan. going to public baths common. Features This hot spring boasts exquisite slippery-texture water.
Indulge in the beautiful view and undertones in the village of Yang Guifei
Spring quality 3 Alkaline simple hot spring; Clear and colorless, bland and odorless Yuyawan Hot Spring Yuyawan Hot Spring on the hill allows you to experience Therapeutic effects Nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain, the breathtaking views of the sun rising and setting at soothing effect, etc. Kiwado Hot Spring the small verdant island on the shores of the shimmering Features waters of the Yuya Bay, to relieve you from daily fatigue Yuyawan Hot Spring This hot spring boasts exquisite slippery- Yumen Hot Spring and refresh yourself. texture water, leaving the skin silky smooth. Nagato Yumoto Hot Spring
Tawarayama Hot Spring Encounter the joy of meeting and loving people at the center of art and culture
Spring quality 3 4 Alkaline simple hot spring; Clear and colorless, bland and odorless Yumen Hot Spring Legend has it that the name of Yumen is derived from a Therapeutic effects Smooth skin, nerve pain, muscle pain, joint rabbit healing wounds in spring water (the kanji character pain, skin disease, etc. for a rabbit ( 兎 ) was translated into a similar kanji ( 免 )). Features This hot spring is said to be effective for healing wounds Since ancient times, it has been a sought- and skin diseases. after hot spring for beautiful skin.
Discover harmony with the sky, sea, and forest Spring quality Alkaline simple hot spring; Clear and colorless, slight sulfurous smell 5 Therapeutic effects Kiwado Hot Spring Nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain, etc. Overlooking the Kita Nagato Coast National Park, you Features can enjoy beautiful scenery of the Fukawa Bay from an Hot spring water with sulfur content leaves open-air bath. bathers with “silky feeling” on their skin. 4 5 Yakitori Kaiseki Ryori Nagato is renowned as one of the Japan’s top You can enjoy Kaiseki Ryori, Japanese Yakitori-consuming cities in the number of traditional multi-course cuisine, using a stores. Garlic Yakitori (skewers of barbecued selection of ingredients from Nagato to chicken) is Nagato style, seasoned with experience Japanese style dining. garlic powder and cayenne pepper according to preference. 食
Food Photos by Yuyawan Onsen Hotel Yokikan
Kamaboko Senzaki Kamaboko (semi-cylinderical shaped Senzaki Squid fish cakes) has a reputation for quality that has Senzaki market in Nagato city boasts one of the highest fine and firm texture characterized in the sword-tip squid hauls in Japan. Squid fishing using original processing method of “Yakinuki”. artificial lures is found as the main method of fishing to Nagato offers factory tours allowing visitors to catch squid without injuring it to preserve freshness. learn the process of Kamaboko, from molding Sword-tip squid landed at the Senzaki Market is highly to packaging. valued as “Senzaki Ika (squid)” brand.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
Tsunoshima Island Akiyoshido Cave Akiyoshidai Plateau World Heritage Site Tsunoshima Ohashi bridge is one of Akiyoshido Cave is located at the A long time ago, Akiyoshidai plateau Hagi Proto-Industrial Heritage the longest toll-free bridges in Japan southern part of Akiyoshidai plateau and was born as a coral reef in a faraway In 2015, five properties such as Shokasonjuku (1780 m) connecting Honshu and an one of the largest and longest limestone sea. After about 350 million years, Academy, Hagi Castle Town, etc. were island. caves in Japan. It is registered as a these became karst plateau developed registered as World Heritage Site. national natural monument. as dolines and limestone caves. 45 minutes from Nagato city; 30 minutes from Nagato city; 15 minutes from Yuyawan Hot Spring. 45 minutes from Nagato city 45 minutes from Nagato city 20 minutes from Yumen Hot Spring
How to get to Nagato By JR (Local lines)
By Shinkansen (37 minutes) From Yamaguchi prefecture（Asa） Yamaguchi Shin-Yamaguchi Shimonoseki Fukuoka Ube Airport station station （Hakata） Yamaguchi prefecture Ube Bus Sanyo Main Line （Shin-Yamaguchi） 15 minutes 34 minutes By Shinkansen (48 minutes) Sanin Main Line Ube-Shinkawa station Asa station 120 minutes By Shinkansen (30 minutes) Ube Line Mine Line Nagatoshi station From Hiroshima Yamaguchi prefecture 10 minutes 60 minutes （Shin-Yamaguchi） Ube station Nagatoshi station Sanyo Main Line Japan 10 minutes By Air ( 1 hour and 30 minutes) Tokyo Yamaguchi Ube Airport Asa station From Tokyo Mine Line Yamaguchi Osaka 60 minutes Okayama Yamaguchi prefecture Shimonoseki Hiroshima （Shin-Yamaguchi） Nagatoshi station Fukuoka By Shinkansen ( 4 hour and 30 minutes)
Kagoshima By Shinkansen ( 2 hour) Yamaguchi Ube Airport From Osaka Yamaguchi prefecture （Shin-Yamaguchi）
● Nagato Office of Tourism 1339-2 Higashi-fukawa, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Tel.0837-23-1137 Contact ● Nagato Tourism Convention Association 1324-1 Higashi-fukawa, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Tel.0837-22-8404