Yamaguchi: Getting there and around
How to get to Yamaguchi
Shin-Yamaguchi Station (formerly known as Ogori Station) is the closest shinkansen station to downtown Yamaguchi and its attractions. The station is connected with Yamaguchi Station in the city center by the JR Yamaguchi Line (20 minutes, 240 yen one way, 1-3 trains/hour).
From Osaka
Shin-Yamaguchi and Shin-Osaka stations are connected by frequent trains on the JR Sanyo Shinkansen (about 2 hours, around 13,000 yen one way). The trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using a Sakura train, but a supplement fee is required for riding the Nozomi. Note that International tourists can buy discounted one-way tickets for only 9,400 yen.
From Fukuoka
Shin-Yamaguchi Station and Hakata Station in Fukuoka are connected by frequent trains on the JR Sanyo Shinkansen (about 35 minutes, around 5500 yen one way). The trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using a Sakura or Kodama train, but a supplement fee is required for riding the Nozomi. Alternatively, international tourists can purchase discounted one-way tickets for only 3600 yen.
Making the trip by local trains will save around half the train fare, but increase the travel time to three hours and require two transfers along the way.
From Tokyo
Shin-Yamaguchi and Tokyo are connected by frequent shinkansen trains. Direct Nozomi trains make the trip once per hour (about 4.5 hours, around 21,000 yen one way), while additional connections require a transfer of trains along the way, typically at Shin-Osaka Station. Japan Rail Pass holders need to pay a supplement fee for the Nozomi, but can take a combination of Hikari and Sakura trains without paying extra, thereby increasing travel time by about an hour.
ANA and JAL operate several flights per day between Yamaguchi Ube Airport and Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Flight duration is 95 minutes. The regular one way fare is around 40,000 yen, but discount tickets are typically available for 10,000 to 21,000 yen. Yamaguchi Ube Airport is connected with Shin-Yamaguchi Station by bus (35 minutes, 910 yen one way, timed to flights) or train along the JR Ube Line from Kusae Station (40 minutes, 420 yen one way, 1-2 departures per hour). Kusae Station is a five minute walk north of the airport.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Getting around
Yamaguchi's central railway station, Yamaguchi Station, is a relatively small station along the non-electrified JR Yamaguchi Line. The larger transportation hub is Shin-Yamaguchi Station several kilometers outside the city center. Shin-Yamaguchi Station is served by the JR Sanyo Shinkansen and several local train and bus lines. Yamaguchi and Shin-Yamaguchi Stations are a 20 minute, 240 yen train ride apart from each other.
Most of Yamaguchi's attractions are within three kilometers of Yamaguchi Station and can be reached on foot or by rental bicycles, which are available outside the station and cost 300 yen for two hours or 700 yen for the whole day. To get to Joeiji Temple, the nearest station is Miyano Station, which is two stations north of Yamaguchi Station.
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Hotels around Yamaguchi
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Hotel Route-inn Yamaguchi Yuda OnsenLocated in Yamaguchi, within 33 km of Tokiwa Park and 33 km of Tokiwa Museum, Hotel Route-inn Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Ejio Park is 42 km away and Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church is 2 km from the hotel. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hotel rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Hotel Route-inn Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Guests staying at the accommodation have access to the on-site wellness area which includes a hot spring bath. Tokiwa Zoo is 33 km from Hotel Route-inn Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen, while Onda Sports Park is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 36 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com -
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Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda OnsenConveniently set in the Yuda Onsen district of Yamaguchi, Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen is located 32 km from Tokiwa Park, 32 km from Tokiwa Museum and 32 km from Tokiwa Zoo. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church is 2.4 km from the hotel. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Guest rooms in Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Onda Sports Park is 33 km from Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen, while Ejio Park is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 35 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Alpha-One Yamaguchi InterLocated in Yamaguchi, 38 km from Tokiwa Park, Hotel Alpha-One Yamaguchi Inter provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Onda Sports Park is 40 km from the hotel and Ejio Park is 48 km away. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. All guest rooms include a wardrobe. Tokiwa Museum is 39 km from the hotel, while Tokiwa Zoo is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 42 km from Hotel Alpha-One Yamaguchi Inter.View on Booking.com -
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Comfort Hotel Shin YamaguchiOnly a 1-minute walk from JR Shin Yamaguchi Train Station, Comfort Hotel Shin Yamaguchi offers modern rooms. It features free Wi-Fi and a launderette. Guests can relax with complimentary coffee at the lobby. Each guestroom comes with air conditioning/heating facilities, a fridge and a desk. Slippers and toothbrush sets are provided for all guests and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Comfort Hotel Shin Yamaguchi offers amenities like a trouser press, a charger for certain mobile phones and an air humidifier can be borrowed at the reception. A daily buffet with warm and cold dishes is available free of charge at the dining area, between 06:30 and 09:30. Guests can enjoy a variety of fresh breads and other Western and Japanese breakfast foods. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Yamaguchi Kirahaku Memorial Park and Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park.View on Booking.com -
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Kokusai Hotel YamaguchiLocated in Yamaguchi, within 34 km of Tokiwa Park and 35 km of Tokiwa Museum, Kokusai Hotel Yamaguchi provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Ejio Park is 44 km from the hotel and Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church is 600 metres away. Tokiwa Zoo is 35 km from the hotel, while Onda Sports Park is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 38 km from Kokusai Hotel Yamaguchi.View on Booking.com -
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Green Rich Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda OnsenLocated a 13-minute walk from JR Yuda Onsen Station, the Green Rich Hotel offers stylish and modern guestrooms with free wired internet. Free WiFi is offered throughout the entire property. Guests can receive discount tickets for the Onsen-no-Mori hot spring bathhouse located right next to the hotel. All rooms at Green Rich Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen feature a flat-screen satellite TV, video-on-demand programmes, a fridge and an electric kettle. An air-purifier is also included. The en suite bathroom comes with toothbrush sets, shaving razor, shaving cream, cotton swabs and a hairbrush. A humidifier can be borrowed, and guests can choose their own pillows and nightwear. Coin launderette and drinks vending machines are also available on site for guests’ convenience. Free coffee and tea bags are provided on site. A healthy breakfast buffet featuring Western and Japanese dishes can be enjoyed at the dining room. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Yamaguchi-dai Shrine. Yamaguchi University is a 10-minute drive away.View on Booking.com -
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Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchiToyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi is situated in Yamaguchi, within 22 km of Tokiwa Park and 22 km of Tokiwa Museum. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. All rooms in Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Staff at Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi are always available to provide advice at the reception. Tokiwa Zoo is 22 km from the hotel, while Onda Sports Park is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 25 km from Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi.View on Booking.com -
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TokiwaBoasting baths, Tokiwa features Japanese-style accommodations. JR Yuda Onsen Train Station is a 10-minute walk away, and guests can relax at the breathtaking Japanese garden. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon beddings. A fridge and a TV are included in each. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Guests can enjoy singing karaoke at the bar or purchase local products at the gift shop. The hotel has indoor and outdoor public hot-spring baths. A traditional multi-course dinner and Japanese set breakfast are served at the dining room. Refreshments are available at Ichino Saka tea lounge. Tokiwa Inn is a 15-minute drive from Sesshu Teien Garden and Akiyoshido Cave is a 45-minute drive away.View on Booking.com -
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Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi EkimaeSet in Yamaguchi, within 22 km of Tokiwa Park and 22 km of Tokiwa Museum, Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi Ekimae offers accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Tokiwa Zoo is 22 km away and Onda Sports Park is 23 km from the hotel. At the hotel, every room includes a desk and a TV. At Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi Ekimae every room has bed linen and towels. Staff at the accommodation are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk. Ejio Park is 31 km from Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi Ekimae. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 25 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com
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