Nagato's entire north coast comprises Kita-Nagato Quasi-National Park, a protected area with beautiful ocean views of the Sea of Japan. From Motonosumi Shrine, selected by CNN as one of the "31 Most Beautiful Places in Japan," to the deep blue seascapes framed by unique scenic lookouts, visitors are invited to feel the true essence of Japan's history and culture here.
Sugemuta Park
With gently revolving wind turbines and 18,000 azalea blossoming, this knoll makes for a lovely photo spot!
Read moreTawarayama Rhododendron Garden
This garden boasts over 30,000 rhododendrons that bloom thick across 5 hectares of mountainside.
Read moreMount Myoken Observatory Park
In Mount Myoken Observatory Park, take in Nagato's cobalt blue seas with an incredible 360 degree panoramic view.
Read moreOjiyama Park
Take the view of Senzaki Harbor's famous cherry blossoms from this elevated park.
Read moreTateishi Kannon
This pair of great rocks extends into Tateishi Fishing Harbor nearly 20 meters, at a height of almost 41.
Read moreMara Kannon
This shrine is dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon, the goddess of mercy, and is often visited by pilgrims praying for fertility and health.
Read moreYasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine)
Yasaka Shrine was often described with fondness in the poems of Misuzu Kaneko, to whom the Senzaki Area was home.
Read moreAkasaki Shrine
The traditional Akasaki Festival has been held at this shrine since the Momoyama Period (1573-1600), shortly before Japan was unified under its first shogunate.
Read moreKoutoku-ji Temple
During the right season, nearly 3,000 blooming hydrangea will greet you at this zen temple.
Read moreNouman-ji Temple
An ancient Shingon-Buddhist temple to the west of Tawarayama Onsen
Read moreTainei-ji Temple
The final resting place of warlord Yoshitaka Ouichi, who brought reknown to Yamaguchi during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573)
Read moreOmijima Island Nature Research Road
An artistic display put on by nature herself!
Read moreYang Guifei Village
A Chinese-style garden constructed on a site with legendary ties to ancient Chinese beauty Yang Guifei
Read moreTawara-jima Island
This tiny island is situated at the tip of the Mukatsu Peninsula, a nationally-designated scenic area and natural memorial.
Read moreThe Dragon Spout
A extraordinary sight in which the ocean waves strike the cliffside and rise up vertically before your eyes!
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