The city of Nagato is located on the northwestern edge of Japan main and largest island of Honshu, in
the northwesternmost part of Yamaguchi Prefecture. To Nagato’s south is the city of Shimonoseki, to its
east is Mine City, and along Nagato’s northern edge runs the extraordinary natural beauty of
Kita-Nagato Kaigan Quasi-National Park.
After arrival at one of Japan’s major airports (including Narita Airport in Tokyo,
Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Fukuoka Airport, and Hiroshima Airport),
you can make your way to Yamaguchi by plane or bullet train.
From Busan, Korea, and China’s Qingdao and Taicang Cities, ferry access is also possible.
※Visitors coming to Yamaguchi Prefecture via rental car, please use the following as reference.
*Visitors using rental cars, please be advised
that those without Japanese driver’s licenses will be required
to provide an International Driver’s License.
Please click here for transportation information within Nagato City.