Ichinosaka River This river, which flows through the city, is the sight of beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and fireflies in early summer. The sight of the firefly on a summer's night is especially enchanting. This is a recommended place for strolling in the cool evening breeze. In other seasons, the riverside is lit up at night and is very romantic. ●"Firefly watching" is held every year around the first week of June.

Yamaguchi Tradition Preservation Center The center is comprised of the Manabi Building, which was used as a wine-making building during the Meiji period, and the Takumi Building, where you can see demonstrations of Ouchi lacquering and Hagi ceramic making. Why don't you try your skills at Ouchi lacquering by making chopsticks (30 to 60 minutes, reservations required). Bicyle rental is free of charge. ●10 minutes by bus from Yamaguchi Station. 3-minute walk from the Yasaka Jinja bus stop. Admission free.

Han Gate This gate is the west gate to the Municipal Building and a symbol of Yamaguchi's important role in the Meiji Restoration. Many famous samurai, such as Takasugi Shinsaku, Itoh Hirofumi, and Kido Takayoshi, once passed under this gate. Why don't you go under it and take yourself back to Meiji times. ●7-minute walk from Kousan Park.

Park Road This road was selected as one of the 100 famous roads of Japan. The road blends in with nature, winds gently from the Prefectual Route 204 to the Yamaguchi Municipal Building, and is dotted with parks, museums, art galleries, and libraries. You can take a walk along the pavement or rent a bicycle. ●6-minute walk from Yamaguchi Station.

The steam locomotive The steam locomotive (called SL for short in Japanese) is popular among railway mania and ordinary tourists alike. You can ride it or a diesel train from Ogori Station to Masuda Station (93.9 km) on the Yamaguchi Line. This country railroad is full of nostalgia.