Surrounded by the Chugoku mountains, the water-rich Yamashiro region offers a wealth of leisure activities for experiencing nature to the fullest, including camping, mountain climbing, fishing, and boat rentals.
You also can learn how to make traditional Japanese tofu, miso, soba, konjak, or woodworks using local lumber.
Enjoy the nature of Jyakuchikyo. A great place to escape the summer heat.
1388 Usa, Nishiki-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 0827-74-0776
Camp alongside the scenic Usagawa River!
3283-1 Sugawa, Nishiki-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 090-8992-3178
A breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains. Enjoy the star-filled skies on a clear night.
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Dedicated camper spaces are available along the riverside.
284-12 Kuritani-cho, Otake-shi, Hiroshima
TEL : 0827-56-0208
This flat campground was built on the dry Oze riverbed. It has an artificial pond where even small children can play safely.
Kuritani-cho, Otake-shi, Hiroshima
TEL : 0827-56-0208
The facilities include day-use camp sites for river sports and cabins.
Kamagahara, Miwa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 0827-56-0208
Hands-on cooking classes for traditional Japanese dishes. Enjoy cooking and eating together!
Aka Fureai Center
1039 Aka, miwa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 0827-97-0010
Enjoy baking the one and only Ganne Kurinosato Obanyaki(Japanese pancakes filled with various fillings such as chestnut paste)
Ganne Kuri no Sato
1165 Ikimi, Miwa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 0827-97-0727
A recently popular printing method, enjoy making your own original pin badge!
Matsui Printing
446-3 Shibukuma, Miwa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 0827-96-1181
Experience soba uchi– the traditional hands-on method of making your own buckwheat noodles. Enjoy eating this healthy Japanese noodle made with your own hands for lunch!
Higashidani Sanuki park
154 Soedani, Mikawa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 090-6837-4961
Beautiful, custom furniture handcrafted from local wood; available for purchase. Experience hands-on woodworking; workshops held daily.
Wood Village Mikawa
15-20 Naguwa, Mikawa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 0827-77-0220 (Shop) / 0827-77-0903 (Office)
An adventurous, underground theme park for the whole family. Enjoy gold mining and natural stone digging.
Subterranean Kingdom, Mikawa Mu Valley
1564 Negasa, Mikawa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 0827-77-0111
The highest mountain in the pref. Attractions here include one of the largest beech forests in the Chugoku-Shikoku region and numerous waterfalls.
Here you can enjoy a view all the way to the Seto Inland Sea on a clear day and over successive mountain ranges.
Altitude 1,109m. From the summit, you can see the Seto Inland Sea.
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Named one of the 100 most beautiful mountains in Yamaguchi. You can see across the mountains all the way to Mt. Nagano in Shunan.
Best photo spot to take the beautiful hill top and lake.
Negishi, Miwa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
There are three shrines and one temple halfway up the mountain.
Enjoy the valley of Jyakuchi Mountain and Jyakuchi River, famous for its unique rock formation and consecutive Waterfalls.
Usa, Nishiki-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
The highlight of Yasaka-kyo Gorge is the varied terrain formed by rare unique rocks and monster stones due to the erosion of running water granite.
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This dam is designed to permit water flows even during drought, to protect river creatures' habitat and agriculture.
Hirose, Nishiki-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
Being one of the largest in the Chugoku and Shikoku areas
NEO is the only one in the Chugoku region where you can experience a full-scale rafting tour
12 Hirose, Nishiki-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 090-2006-9980
Enjoy fishing for bass and ayu in reservoirs surrounded by natural beauty
1865-1 Shibukuma, Miwa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 080-1644-3838
Camping and bass fishing on the lake make the people of all kinds happy
10281-2 Yuritani, Miwa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 0827-96-0569
Enjoy your meals with your dog beside you.
699-5 Rakan, Nishiki-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 0827-74-0010
A dog run surrounded by nature,
Dog training sessions available.
Odaguchi Shibukuma, Miwa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 0827-96-0960
Enjoy your meals with your dog.
Private reservations for family and friends available.
364-4 Shibukuma, Miwa-machi, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
TEL : 090-7376-6624
