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 12,500 yen one way). The trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, but pass holders are not allowed to take Nozomi trains and should take a Sakura train instead. Alternatively, JR West offers international tourists discounted tickets for only 9,000 yen, which can be purchased through Klook.
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, but pass holders are not allowed to take Nozomi trains and should take a Sakura or Kodama train instead. Alternatively, JR West offers international tourists discounted tickets for only 3500 yen, which can be purchased through Klook.
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 cannot use Nozomi trains and should take a combination of Hikari and Sakura trains instead, which increases travel time by about one 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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Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda OnsenFeaturing 3-star accommodation, Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen is located in Yamaguchi, 32 km from Tokiwa Park and 32 km from Tokiwa Museum. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Ejio Park is 41 km from the hotel and Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church is 2.4 km away. 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, continental or Asian breakfast is available daily at the property. Tokiwa Zoo is 32 km from the accommodation, while Onda Sports Park is 33 km away. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 35 km from Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen.View on Booking.com -
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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. The accommodation offers 3-star accommodation with a hot spring bath and spa centre. 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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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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Hotel New TanakaSituated in Yamaguchi, 31 km from Tokiwa Park, Hotel New Tanaka features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 32 km from Tokiwa Museum, 32 km from Tokiwa Zoo and 33 km from Onda Sports Park. The hotel has a hot spring bath and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms at Hotel New Tanaka have air conditioning and a wardrobe. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Ejio Park is 41 km from Hotel New Tanaka, while Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 35 km from the hotel.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. An American breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Tokiwa Zoo is 35 km from Kokusai Hotel Yamaguchi, while Onda Sports Park is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.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 guestsf 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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TokiwaBoasting 6 hot-spring baths and massage services, 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 Kasen 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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Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchiFeaturing 3-star accommodation, Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi is situated in Yamaguchi, 22 km from Tokiwa Park and 23 km from 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. The reception at Toyoko Inn Shin-yamaguchi-eki Shinkansen-guchi can provide tips on the area. Tokiwa Zoo is 23 km from the hotel, while Onda Sports Park is 24 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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Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi EkimaeSet 22 km from Tokiwa Park, Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi Ekimae offers 2-star accommodation in Yamaguchi and features a restaurant. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, every room has a desk. The units in Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi Ekimae are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. An Asian breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. The reception at Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi Ekimae can provide tips on the area. Tokiwa Museum is 22 km from the hotel, while Tokiwa Zoo is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 25 km from Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi Ekimae.View on Booking.com
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