Yamaguchi Prefecture
Yamaguchi Prefecture, located at the westernmost tip of Honshu, faces both the Japan Sea and the Seto Inland Sea, boasting rich nature. With many historical buildings and famous sites, as well as abundant seafood like fugu (pufferfish), it's ideal for gourmet tours.
- LOCATION: Westernmost tip of Honshu
- RECOMMENDED SPOTS: Tsunoshima Bridge, Rurikoji Temple Five-storied Pagoda, Shuhodo Cave, Motonosumi Shrine, Kintai Bridge
- MUST-TRY FOODS: Fugu dishes, Iwakuni sushi, Kawara soba, Sea urchin
- LOCAL SPECIALITIES: Hagi ware, Tiger pufferfish, Uiro (sweet rice jelly)
- About 1 hour 30 minutes by plane from TOKYO
- MASCOT: Choruru, Yamaguchi Prefecture PR Director
（Image : PR Director of Yamaguchi Prefecture ちょるる）
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