Yamaguchi in five days: travel east to west or the other way?

Take a Kintaikyo-bound bus from Iwakuni Station stand 1. Routes 11 and 21 via Muronoki (室の木) cost JPY 300 one way or JPY 600 return for adults. Walk about one minute from Kintaikyo (錦帯橋) stop to the bridge entrance. Do not apply this fare to routes via other places.

Open official Kintaikyo information2026-10-08Iwakuni tourism agency transport information2026-10-08Iwakuni Station–Kintaikyo routes 11 and 21 fare table2026-10-08Current Iwakuni Bus fare table list2026-10-08Iwakuni Bus October changes2026-10-08

Cross the river with the JPY 500 adult return bridge ticket, then walk about five minutes to Kikko Park. The park's official suggested visit is about 30 minutes; allow 90–120 minutes for the bridge, park and lunch. Ropeway and castle admission cost extra.

Open official Kintaikyo information2026-10-08Iwakuni tourism agency transport information2026-10-08Tourism agency Kikko Park information2026-10-08Iwakuni Bus October changes2026-10-08

Walk about five minutes from the park back to the bridge and cross using your return ticket. Walk about another minute to the bus stop for Iwakuni Station. Distinguish it from a Shin-Iwakuni-bound bus; stay in Iwakuni tonight.

Open official Kintaikyo information2026-10-08Iwakuni tourism agency transport information2026-10-08Tourism agency Kikko Park information2026-10-08Iwakuni Bus October changes2026-10-08

Take JR from Iwakuni to Shin-Yamaguchi Station. Sanyo Main Line local trains and Shinkansen services departing Shin-Iwakuni have different departure stations and fares; choose a route in the official search below. At Shin-Yamaguchi, take a JR Yamaguchi Line local train towards Yamaguchi and get off at Yamaguchi Station. The city's tourism guide gives about 25 minutes' ride time. Check the station, Ichinosaka River and Kozan Park on the official city map, then walk about 25 minutes to Rurikoji. Choose a return train before leaving, allowing for the walk back to the station.

JR access from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchi Station2026-10-08Official prefectural tourism guide: approximately 25-minute walk from Yamaguchi Station to Rurikoji2026-10-09Official Yamaguchi city map: station, Ichinosaka River and Kozan Park2026-10-09JR train and fare search2026-10-08

Allow 45–60 minutes for the pagoda's exterior and Kozan Park. Special interior viewing, with separate dates and booking conditions, is excluded from this itinerary.

JR access from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchi Station2026-10-08Standard Rurikoji visit and walk from the prefectural office2026-10-08Rurikoji special interior viewing conditions2026-10-08

After visiting, follow the same walking route back to Yamaguchi Station and take a JR Yamaguchi Line local train towards Shin-Yamaguchi. Choose a train after allowing for the pagoda visit and walk, with time for your next journey after reaching Shin-Yamaguchi.

JR access from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchi Station2026-10-08Official prefectural tourism guide: approximately 25-minute walk from Yamaguchi Station to Rurikoji2026-10-09Official Yamaguchi city map: station, Ichinosaka River and Kozan Park2026-10-09JR train and fare search2026-10-08

Take a Bocho Bus service to Akiyoshi-do from stand 2 at Shin-Yamaguchi Station's north bus terminal. Choose outward and return buses together so you can return after the cave visit and lunch. Check the official current timetable linked below.

Current Bocho Bus timetable2026-10-08Open official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho Bus October 2026 revised timetable2026-10-08

From Akiyoshi-do bus stop, walk through the shopping street to the main entrance. Explore the standard route as a round trip returning to the same entrance. The official suggested visiting time is about 90 minutes; allow extra for the entrance walk and lunch.

Current Bocho Bus timetable2026-10-08Open official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho Bus October 2026 revised timetable2026-10-08

Leave through the main entrance and walk through the shopping street to Akiyoshi-do bus stop. Take a Shin-Yamaguchi Station-bound bus. Choose a return allowing time to walk to the stop; stay in Shin-Yamaguchi tonight.

Current Bocho Bus timetable2026-10-08Open official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho Bus October 2026 revised timetable2026-10-08

Take a JR Sanyo Main Line train towards Shimonoseki. Look up connections and arrival times for your date, then take a Kokudo Line bus towards Karato (唐戸) from Shimonoseki Station stand 1 or 2. The bus ride takes about seven minutes, followed by about three minutes' walking to the market.

JR train and fare search2026-10-08Karato Market sushi event operations2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access2026-10-08Shimonoseki Station bus stands2026-10-08

The sushi event starts at 09:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and 08:00 on Sundays and Japanese public holidays. Check event finishing notices and individual shop hours, allowing 90–120 minutes for a meal and coastal walk. Adult return buses cost JPY 520; food costs extra. If there is no event on day four, choose other Shimonoseki sightseeing instead of planning a market sushi meal.

Open official Karato Market information2026-10-08Karato Market sushi event operations2026-10-08Current Sanden Kotsu Kokudo Line fares2026-10-09

Walk about three minutes back to Karato bus stop for a Shimonoseki Station-bound bus. Check which of the official stands 5 or 7 your service uses. These differ from sightseeing-direction stand 6. Return to your Shimonoseki accommodation.

Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access2026-10-08Karato return bus stands2026-10-08

From Shimonoseki Station stand 1 or 2, choose a regular Kokudo Line route 10–24 service stopping at Mimosusogawa (御裳川). The ride takes about 11 minutes, followed by about a one-minute walk to the pedestrian tunnel entrance. Adult return buses cost JPY 600.

Open official Kanmon pedestrian tunnel information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kotsu Kokudo Line fares2026-10-09Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access2026-10-08

Take the lift down, walk to the Moji side, then return through the same undersea passage. Pedestrians enter free; access is 06:00–22:00. Allowing 60–90 minutes for the 1.56 km round trip is a suggested walking plan.

Open official Kanmon pedestrian tunnel information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kotsu Kokudo Line fares2026-10-09Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access2026-10-08

Take the lift up on the Shimonoseki side and walk about one minute to Mimosusogawa bus stop. Return on a Shimonoseki Station-bound bus, distinguishing it from services towards Shin-Shimonoseki. On the final day, leave time after reaching the station to prepare for departure.

Open official Kanmon pedestrian tunnel information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kotsu Kokudo Line fares2026-10-09Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access2026-10-08

From Shimonoseki Station stand 1 or 2, take a regular Kokudo Line route 10–24 service stopping at Kaikyokan-mae (海響館前). The ride takes about five minutes, followed by about three minutes' walking to the entrance. Semi-express routes 121 and 127 do not stop here.

Official Kaikyokan access information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access2026-10-08Shimonoseki Station bus stands2026-10-08

Visit Kaikyokan from 09:30; last admission is 17:00. Allow two to three hours for exhibits and choose shows from the day's programme. The subtotal includes adult admission of JPY 2,500 and return buses of JPY 520; meals and additional activities are excluded.

Official Kaikyokan access information2026-10-08Current Kaikyokan fees2026-10-08Current Sanden Kotsu Kokudo Line fares2026-10-09

Walk about three minutes back to Kaikyokan-mae and take a regular bus towards Shimonoseki Station. If staying until a show finishes, plan its timing alongside your return bus. Stay in Shimonoseki tonight.

Official Kaikyokan access information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access2026-10-08

From Shimonoseki Station stand 1 or 2, choose a regular Kokudo Line route 10–24 service stopping at Akama-jingu-mae (赤間神宮前). The operator gives about eight minutes' ride time, followed by about one minute's walking to the shrine.

Tourism agency Akama-jingu information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kotsu Kokudo Line fares2026-10-09Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access2026-10-08

Akama-jingu's Treasure Hall opens 09:00–16:30 and costs JPY 100. Allow 45–60 minutes for your visit within these hours.

Tourism agency Akama-jingu information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kotsu Kokudo Line fares2026-10-09Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access2026-10-08

Walk about one minute back to the stop in front of the shrine and take a Shimonoseki Station-bound bus. Adult return buses cost JPY 540. Look up station-bound return services from this stop. Spend your second night in Shimonoseki before moving to Shin-Yamaguchi tomorrow.

Tourism agency Akama-jingu information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kotsu Kokudo Line fares2026-10-09Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access2026-10-08

Take a JR Sanyo Main Line train towards Shin-Yamaguchi, checking connections and arrival times for your date. At Shin-Yamaguchi, take a JR Yamaguchi Line local train towards Yamaguchi and get off at Yamaguchi Station. The city's tourism guide gives about 25 minutes' ride time. Check the station, Ichinosaka River and Kozan Park on the official city map, then walk about 25 minutes to Rurikoji. Choose a return train before leaving, allowing for the walk back to the station.

JR access from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchi Station2026-10-08Official prefectural tourism guide: approximately 25-minute walk from Yamaguchi Station to Rurikoji2026-10-09Official Yamaguchi city map: station, Ichinosaka River and Kozan Park2026-10-09JR train and fare search2026-10-08

Allow 45–60 minutes for the pagoda's exterior and Kozan Park. Special interior viewing, with separate dates and booking conditions, is excluded from this itinerary.

JR access from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchi Station2026-10-08Standard Rurikoji visit and walk from the prefectural office2026-10-08Rurikoji special interior viewing conditions2026-10-08

After visiting, follow the same walking route back to Yamaguchi Station and take a JR Yamaguchi Line local train towards Shin-Yamaguchi. Choose a train after allowing for the pagoda visit and walk, with time for your next journey after reaching Shin-Yamaguchi.

JR access from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchi Station2026-10-08Official prefectural tourism guide: approximately 25-minute walk from Yamaguchi Station to Rurikoji2026-10-09Official Yamaguchi city map: station, Ichinosaka River and Kozan Park2026-10-09JR train and fare search2026-10-08

Take a Bocho Bus service to Akiyoshi-do from stand 2 at Shin-Yamaguchi Station's north bus terminal. Choose outward and return buses together so you can return after the cave visit and lunch. Check the official current timetable linked below.

Current Bocho Bus timetable2026-10-08Open official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho Bus October 2026 revised timetable2026-10-08

From Akiyoshi-do bus stop, walk through the shopping street to the main entrance. Explore the standard route as a round trip returning to the same entrance. The official suggested visiting time is about 90 minutes; allow extra for the entrance walk and lunch.

Current Bocho Bus timetable2026-10-08Open official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho Bus October 2026 revised timetable2026-10-08

Leave through the main entrance and walk through the shopping street to Akiyoshi-do bus stop. Take a Shin-Yamaguchi Station-bound bus. Choose a return allowing time to walk to the stop; stay in Shin-Yamaguchi tonight.

Current Bocho Bus timetable2026-10-08Open official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho Bus October 2026 revised timetable2026-10-08

Take a JR Yamaguchi Line train towards Yamaguchi or Tsuwano and get off at Yuda-Onsen Station. Look up return trains to Shin-Yamaguchi and their fares.

Tourism agency Yuda Onsen footbath information2026-10-08Yuda Onsen ryokan association footbath hours2026-10-08Yuda Onsen ryokan association's current footbath list2026-10-09

Walk about 10 minutes from Yuda-Onsen Station to the tourist information centre. The free footbath opens 10:00–22:00. This itinerary visits between 10:00 and 18:00, while the centre is also open. Allow 45–60 minutes for the footbath and a nearby walk.

Tourism agency Yuda Onsen footbath information2026-10-08Yuda Onsen ryokan association footbath hours2026-10-08Yuda Onsen ryokan association's current footbath list2026-10-09

Walk about 10 minutes back to Yuda-Onsen Station and take a Shin-Yamaguchi-bound train. On this final day, choose a return leaving time to prepare for departure after reaching Shin-Yamaguchi Station.

Tourism agency Yuda Onsen footbath information2026-10-08Yuda Onsen ryokan association footbath hours2026-10-08Yuda Onsen ryokan association's current footbath list2026-10-09