Hagi City, Nagato City, and Mine City are located in the central-northern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
We will introduce you to the fascinating spots in these three cities, which still retain the many historical sites that still evoke the atmosphere of the past, as well as the rich history, culture, and natural beauty inherited from their forefathers.
We will introduce you to the fascinating spots in these three cities, which still retain the many historical sites that still evoke the atmosphere of the past, as well as the rich history, culture, and natural beauty inherited from their forefathers.
Yamaguchi Prefecture will be holding a tourism campaign called the "Yamaguchi Bakumatsu ISHIN Festival," which will allow visitors to enjoy the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration in Yamaguchi Prefecture "anytime, anywhere."
For trips around the prefecture, we have prepared a "Welcome Passport" full of special benefits as a token of our hospitality.
For more information, please visit the official website! Search "ishin150.jp"
Yamaguchi Prefecture's highlights
Oitayama Tatara Ironworks Site
砂鉄を原料に、木炭を燃焼させて鉄を作っていた製鉄所の跡。近世のたたら製鉄の歴史を知る上で貴重な遺跡です。萩（長州）藩が建造した軍艦、丙辰丸の船釘や碇などには、ここで生産された鉄が使用されたと記録されています。日本独自の技術が西洋式造船に役立てられたユニークな近代化の事例として注目されています。平成27年に世界遺産登録されました。
所在地 : 萩市大字紫福257-5（山地番）山の口ダム北側
アクセス : 萩市街より車で約40分
所在地 : 萩市大字紫福257-5（山地番）山の口ダム北側
アクセス : 萩市街より車で約40分
Model itinerary in Yamaguchi Prefecture
A model itinerary for touring Yamaguchi's spectacular scenery!
Recommendations for Yamaguchi Prefecture
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