Yamaguchi, Japan
山口市
Yamaguchi is a regional capital of 193,966 people in Yamaguchi, Japan, founded in April 10, 1929.
Why visit Yamaguchi
Townapedia lists 65 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 121 places to eat, 32 places to stay and 89 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Yamaguchi Gakugei College, Yamaguchi Prefectural University, Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM] and 山口県立美術館.
Weather in Yamaguchi
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About Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi (山口市, Yamaguchi-shi) is the capital city of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2023, the city had an estimated population of 191,470 in 88,799 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,023.23 square kilometres (395.07 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Yamaguchi (city) (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Yamaguchi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do89
Yamaguchi Gakugei College
School · 9.2 km
University in Yamaguchi, Japan
Yamaguchi Prefectural University
School · 3.1 km
Higher education institution in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
77 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks65
![Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM]](https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/YCAM.jpg/500px-YCAM.jpg)
Remains of Suō Kokuga
Monument and historic site · 17.8 km
Settlement in Yamaguchi, Japan
Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media
Museum · 1.5 km
Building in Yamaguchi, Japan
Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art
Museum · 0.8 km
Art museum in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Japan
53 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
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17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes121
ぱすたや然流(さりゅう)
Restaurant · Italian · 12.0 km
然流
2-9 Sangenya-cho, Ogori, Yamaguchi
11:00-15:00
109 more on the map.
History
The area of Yamaguchi was part of the ancient Suō Province. During the Muromachi period it was ruled by the Ōuchi clan, who at their height ruled over six provinces in the Chugoku region of western Japan. The Ōuchi clan claimed descent from the royal house of Baekje and grew wealthy due to extensive trade with Korea and Ming Dynasty China. After the Onin War, they welcomed intellectuals who escaped from Kyoto, such that Yamaguchi prospered as a center of culture. Later in the Muromachi period, Christian missionaries from Spain and Portugal were welcomed, and the area became an early center for the Kirishitan faith. The Ōuchi were eventually overthrown by their vassals, the Mōri clan, who ruled the area as part of Chōshū Domain during the Edo Period.
Following the Meiji Restoration, the town of Yamaguchi was established within Yoshiki District, Yamaguchi with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On April 1, 1905 Yamaguchi annexed the village of Kami-unorei, followed by Shimo-unorei on July 1, 1915. On April 10, 1929: The town of Yamaguchi absorbed the village of Yoshiki to create the city of Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi annexed the village of Miyano on April 1, 1941. On April 1, 1944, Yamaguchi annexed towns of Ogōri and Ajisu, and the villages of Hirakawa, Ōtoshi, Sue, Natajima, Aiofutajima, Kagawa and Sayama (all from Yoshiki District.)
From the History section of Yamaguchi (city) on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay32
Churches and places of worship55
Shopping49
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries78
Healthcare36
Map of Yamaguchi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Yamaguchi-Ube Airport (UBJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 33 km away.
- Ogōri-shimogō 11 km southwest, about 11 min by car
- Hōfu 17 km southeast, about 17 min by car
- Mine 23 km west, about 23 min by car
- Hagi 25 km north, about 25 min by car
- Sanyōonoda 33 km southwest, about 33 min by car
- Ube 33 km southwest, about 33 min by car
- Onoda 33 km southwest, about 33 min by car
- Shūnan 35 km east, about 35 min by car
- Kitakyushu 68 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hatsukaichi 82 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The cityscape of Yamaguchi 20130821, 新幹線, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi kounomine castle01, Sengoku40, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yamaguchi Gospel Church (Ecclesia Takimachi) 20170407, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Headquarters 20170407-2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Kounomine castle1, Sengoku40, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Headquarters from central gate, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Headquarters 20170407, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Prefecture Buried Cultural Properties Center, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moat of Yamaguchi Castle, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View near Yamaguchi Prefecture Buried Cultural Properties Center, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 140720 Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Building Yamaguchi Japan02s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 140720 Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Building Yamaguchi Japan01s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Main gate of Yamaguchi Castle from inner side, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Headquarters 20170407-3, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Headquarters 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Headquarters, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Bocho Senkendo Hall in Yamaguchi Prefectural Yamaguchi Museum, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Japan National Route 9 near Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Headquarters 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Japan National Route 9 near Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Headquarters, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bocho Senkendo Hall in Yamaguchi Prefectural Yamaguchi Museum, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moat near main gate of Yamaguchi Castle, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main gate of Yamaguchi Castle, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Headquarters 1, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View near main gate of Yamaguchi Castle, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 140720 Former Yamaguchi Prefectural Government office building Yamaguchi Japan08s5, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 140720 Former Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly building Yamaguchi Japan01bs5, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
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- 140720 Former Yamaguchi Prefectural Government office building Yamaguchi Japan02s5, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- JNR Class D60-1 in front of Yamaguchi Prefectural Yamaguchi Museum 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pond in Yamaguchi Prefectural Yamaguchi Museum, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stone graves in Yamaguchi Prefectural Yamaguchi Museum, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Bocho Senkendo Hall in Yamaguchi Prefectural Yamaguchi Museum 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JNR Class D60-1 and Yamaguchi Prefecture Kasugayama Hall, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moat of Yamaguchi Castle 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Headquarters 3, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Prefectural University, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hofu Mouri Residence and Museum, TT mk2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Suo Kokufu, touhoku, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Yamaguchi u yoshida 2013, Arecsey,Slarovski, CC BY-SA 3.0
- YCAM, Bsx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 140720 Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Museum Yamaguchi Japan03s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 140720 Yamaguchi Museum Yamaguchi Japan01s39, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 中原中也記念館 (26489554980), Kuruman from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- Nikabe-jinja, keidai, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- 防府散歩 - panoramio, shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church, Wiki708 at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yamaguchidaijingu, Ginger1192, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Higasihoubennzan 011, kojiok, CC0
- 140720 Ruriko-ji Yamaguchi Yamaguchi pref Japan02s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Akiyoshidai International Art Village, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ishin Memorial Park Stadium outview, Bsx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Shiraishi Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imahachimangu shrine, Lumi iori, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tsurugi-jinja (Hofu), haiden, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- 平清水八幡宮拝殿 (262795139), sean from Osaka, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 瑠璃光寺五重塔 - panoramio (1), 伊部リコ, CC BY 3.0
- Hotspring Yuda Yamaguchi 01, Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saikyo HS (Yamaguchi), Wiki708, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yamaguchi Gakugei University, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Junior High School Attached to the Faculty of Education, Yamaguchi University, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Xavier memorial park, Lumi iori, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Youme town yamaguchi, おんさき, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yamaguchi Hirakawa Junior High School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Yuda Junior High School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Hime (Yamaguchi) viewed from Fushinogawa River, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Yamaguchi Hirakawa Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Shiraishi Junior High School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
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