Yamaguchi Prefecture, located at Japan's westernmost Honshu tip facing both Seto Inland Sea and Sea of Japan, represents naturally rich prefecture. Hagi Castle Town is registered as component asset of World Cultural Heritage "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution," holding important historical value as Bakumatsu Restoration stage.

Among "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" (registered 2015), Hagi area features five component assets: Hagi Castle Town, Shokasonjuku Academy, Hagi Reverberatory Furnace, Ebisugahana Shipyard, and Ohitayama Tatara Iron Works. Hagi Castle Town's 96.9-hectare registration area comprises three districts - Hagi Castle ruins, former upper-class samurai residential area, and former townspeople's residential area - representing regional society that became Japan's industrialization and modernization origin from Bakumatsu through Meiji Restoration.

Shokasonjuku Academy, private school presided over by Yoshida Shoin, produced Meiji Restoration protagonists including Takasugi Shinsaku, Kido Takayoshi, and Ito Hirobumi. Despite brief 1 year 3 months operation, it attracts numerous visitors as educational sacred ground greatly influencing Japan's modernization.

Ruriko-ji Five-Story Pagoda, national treasure built in 1442 during Muromachi period, narrates Yamaguchi history called "Kyoto of the West" as Ouchi culture symbol. The 31.2-meter elegant tower displays beautiful forms year-round - spring cherry blossoms, summer fresh greenery, autumn colors, winter snow scenes - ranking among Japan's three great towers.

Kintai Bridge, wooden five-arch bridge created in 1673 by Iwakuni domain lord Kikkawa Hiroie, ranks among Japan's three great bridges. The approximately 200-meter span over clear Nishiki River features precise, innovative arch structure evaluated even by modern bridge engineering. Beautiful seasonal scenery includes spring cherry blossoms, summer cormorant fishing, autumn foliage, winter snow scenes, with illumination events.

Tsunoshima Bridge, 1,780-meter span opened in 2000, attracts recent attention for spectacular scenery spanning cobalt blue seas. Used for commercial and film locations, it enjoys popularity as Instagram-worthy spot.

Akiyoshidai represents Japan's largest karst plateau, with magnificent scenery featuring white limestone pillars scattered across approximately 300 square kilometers. Underground Akiyoshido Cave offers approximately 10-kilometer limestone cave tours viewing beautiful stalactite groups including "Hyakumai-zara" and "Ogon-bashira".

Shimonoseki City, transportation hub connecting Honshu and Kyushu, leads Japan in fugu (blowfish) handling volume. Karato Market displays fresh seafood, enabling enjoyment of Kanmon Strait blessings centered on fugu cuisine. Serves as gateway connecting Honshu and Kyushu via Kanmon Bridge and Kanmon Tunnel.

Nagato-Yumoto Onsen, hot spring resort with approximately 600 years history, features atmospheric hot spring towns along Otozure River. Motonosumi Shrine attracts attention as spectacular spot with 123 vermillion torii gates facing the sea.

Yamaguchi Prefecture food culture prominently features kawara-soba specialty cuisine, enjoyed through unique eating style placing tea soba and ingredients on heated roof tiles. Summer oranges, citrus originating in Hagi City, feature refreshing acidity. Nagato chicken yakitori and Sea of Japan seafood are also abundant.