Yamaguchi in 4 nights / 5 days: east to west or the reverse?

From Iwakuni stand 1, take a Kintaikyo-bound bus. Routes 11/21 via Muronoki (室の木) cost adults 300 yen one way, 600 return. Walk about one minute from Kintaikyo (錦帯橋) stop to the bridge entrance. Do not apply this fare to other routings.

Official Kintaikyo information2026-10-08Iwakuni tourism transport information2026-10-08Iwakuni–Kintaikyo routes 11/21 fares2026-10-08Current Iwakuni bus fare lists2026-10-08Iwakuni bus October changes2026-10-08

Use the adult 500-yen bridge round-trip ticket to cross the river, then walk about five minutes to Kikko Park. Official park guidance suggests about 30 minutes; allow a suggested 90–120 minutes for the bridge, park and lunch together. Ropeway and castle admission are extra.

Official Kintaikyo information2026-10-08Iwakuni tourism transport information2026-10-08Kikko Park tourism information2026-10-08Iwakuni bus October changes2026-10-08

Walk about five minutes back from park to bridge and cross with your round-trip ticket. Walk another minute to the stop for an Iwakuni Station-bound bus, distinct from Shin-Iwakuni services. Stay in Iwakuni on this first night.

Official Kintaikyo information2026-10-08Iwakuni tourism transport information2026-10-08Kikko Park tourism information2026-10-08Iwakuni bus October changes2026-10-08

Travel by JR from Iwakuni to Shin-Yamaguchi. Sanyo Main Line local trains and Shinkansen from Shin-Iwakuni have different departure stations and fares; choose your route in official searches below. Take a Yamaguchi-bound local JR train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchi Station, a reference 25 minutes in city tourism guidance. Check the station, Ichinosaka River and Kozan Park on the official map, then walk about 25 minutes to Rurikoji. Before setting out, choose a return train allowing the walk back to the station.

JR Shin-Yamaguchi–Yamaguchi access2026-10-08Official prefectural guide: about 25 minutes on foot Yamaguchi Station–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 Rurikoji’s pagoda exterior and Kozan Park. Special interior visits with separate dates/booking conditions are excluded.

JR Shin-Yamaguchi–Yamaguchi access2026-10-08Rurikoji ordinary viewing and prefectural-office walks2026-10-08Rurikoji special interior-visit conditions2026-10-08

After viewing, walk back by the same route to Yamaguchi Station and take a Shin-Yamaguchi-bound local train. Choose a departure after viewing and station access, leaving time for your next journey after reaching Shin-Yamaguchi.

JR Shin-Yamaguchi–Yamaguchi access2026-10-08Official prefectural guide: about 25 minutes on foot Yamaguchi Station–Rurikoji2026-10-09Official Yamaguchi city map: station, Ichinosaka River and Kozan Park2026-10-09JR train and fare search2026-10-08

Take an Akiyoshi-do-bound Bocho bus from Shin-Yamaguchi north-side bus terminal stand 2. Choose outward and return services allowing cave viewing, lunch and a return to Shin-Yamaguchi. See the link below for the current official timetable.

Current Bocho timetable2026-10-08Official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho timetable revised October 20262026-10-08

From Akiyoshi-do bus stop, walk through the shops to the front entrance. Follow the standard visitor passage, then retrace your route to the same entrance. Official viewing guidance suggests about 90 minutes; allow entrance access and lunch separately.

Current Bocho timetable2026-10-08Official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho timetable revised October 20262026-10-08

Leave through the front entrance and walk through the shops to Akiyoshi-do bus stop. Return on a Shin-Yamaguchi Station-bound bus, allowing time to reach the stop. Stay in Shin-Yamaguchi tonight.

Current Bocho timetable2026-10-08Official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho timetable revised October 20262026-10-08

Take JR Sanyo Main Line toward Shimonoseki from Shin-Yamaguchi. Look up date-specific transfers and arrivals, then take a Karato-bound (唐戸) Kokudo Line bus from Shimonoseki stands 1/2. Allow a reference seven-minute ride and about three minutes on foot to the market.

JR train and fare search2026-10-08Karato Market sushi-event operation2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Sanden stops and walking access2026-10-08Shimonoseki Station bus stands2026-10-08

The sushi event starts Fridays/Saturdays at 09:00 and Sundays/Japanese public holidays at 08:00. Check event closing guidance and individual shop hours. Allow 90–120 minutes for dining/coastal walks. The adult bus return costs 520 yen; food costs extra. If no event runs on Day 4, choose other Shimonoseki sightseeing instead of assuming market sushi dining.

Official Karato Market information2026-10-08Karato Market sushi-event operation2026-10-08Current Sanden Kokudo fares2026-10-09

Walk about three minutes back to Karato stop for a Shimonoseki Station-bound bus. Check your chosen service’s stand among the officially listed 5/7; distinguish sightseeing-direction stand 6. Return to your Shimonoseki hotel.

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

From Shimonoseki stands 1/2, choose a regular Kokudo Line service numbered 10–24 stopping at Mimosusogawa (御裳川). Allow a reference 11-minute ride and about one minute on foot to the tunnel entrance. The adult bus return costs 600 yen.

Official Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kokudo fares2026-10-09Sanden stops and walking access2026-10-08

Descend by elevator, walk to the Moji side and return through the same undersea passage. Pedestrians enter free, 06:00–22:00. Allow a suggested 60–90 minutes for the 1.56-km return walk.

Official Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kokudo fares2026-10-09Sanden stops and walking access2026-10-08

Take the Shimonoseki-side elevator up, then walk about one minute to Mimosusogawa stop. Return on a Shimonoseki Station-bound bus, distinct from Shin-Shimonoseki services. On the final day, allow time to prepare for departure after reaching the station.

Official Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kokudo fares2026-10-09Sanden stops and walking access2026-10-08

From Shimonoseki stands 1/2, take a regular Kokudo Line service numbered 10–24 stopping at Kaikyokan-mae (海響館前). Allow a reference five-minute ride and about three minutes on foot to the entrance. Semi-express routes 121/127 do not stop here.

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

Kaikyokan opens at 09:30, last admission 17:00. Allow two to three hours; choose shows from that day’s guidance. Adult admission of 2,500 yen and the bus return of 520 are included; meals and separate activities are excluded.

Official Kaikyokan access2026-10-08Current Kaikyokan fees2026-10-08Current Sanden Kokudo fares2026-10-09

Walk about three minutes back to Kaikyokan-mae for a regular Shimonoseki Station-bound bus. To see shows through to the end, plan their timing alongside your return. Stay in Shimonoseki.

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

From Shimonoseki stands 1/2, choose a regular Kokudo Line service numbered 10–24 stopping at Akama-Jingu-mae (赤間神宮前). The operator gives a reference eight-minute ride, then about one minute on foot to the shrine.

Akama Shrine tourism information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kokudo fares2026-10-09Sanden stops and walking access2026-10-08

Akama’s Treasure Hall is open 09:00–16:30 and costs 100 yen. Allow 45–60 minutes and visit within its opening hours.

Akama Shrine tourism information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kokudo fares2026-10-09Sanden stops and walking access2026-10-08

After viewing, walk about one minute back to the shrine-front stop for a Shimonoseki Station-bound bus. The adult bus return costs 540 yen. Look up returns from this stop toward the station. Spend your second Shimonoseki night here, moving to Shin-Yamaguchi tomorrow.

Akama Shrine tourism information2026-10-08Current Kokudo Line timetable2026-10-09Current Sanden Kokudo fares2026-10-09Sanden stops and walking access2026-10-08

Take JR Sanyo Main Line toward Shin-Yamaguchi from Shimonoseki. Look up date-specific transfers/arrival and connect with a Yamaguchi-bound local JR train to Yamaguchi Station. City tourism guidance gives a reference 25-minute ride. Check station, Ichinosaka River and Kozan Park on the official map, then walk about 25 minutes to Rurikoji. Choose a return train before setting out, allowing the walk back to the station.

JR Shin-Yamaguchi–Yamaguchi access2026-10-08Official prefectural guide: about 25 minutes on foot Yamaguchi Station–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 Rurikoji’s pagoda exterior and Kozan Park. Special interior visits with separate dates/booking conditions are excluded.

JR Shin-Yamaguchi–Yamaguchi access2026-10-08Rurikoji ordinary viewing and prefectural-office walks2026-10-08Rurikoji special interior-visit conditions2026-10-08

After viewing, walk back by the same route to Yamaguchi Station and take a Shin-Yamaguchi-bound local train. Choose a departure after viewing and station access, leaving time for your next journey after reaching Shin-Yamaguchi.

JR Shin-Yamaguchi–Yamaguchi access2026-10-08Official prefectural guide: about 25 minutes on foot Yamaguchi Station–Rurikoji2026-10-09Official Yamaguchi city map: station, Ichinosaka River and Kozan Park2026-10-09JR train and fare search2026-10-08

Take an Akiyoshi-do-bound Bocho bus from Shin-Yamaguchi north-side bus terminal stand 2. Choose outward and return services allowing cave viewing, lunch and a return to Shin-Yamaguchi. See the link below for the current official timetable.

Current Bocho timetable2026-10-08Official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho timetable revised October 20262026-10-08

From Akiyoshi-do bus stop, walk through the shops to the front entrance. Follow the standard visitor passage, then retrace your route to the same entrance. Official viewing guidance suggests about 90 minutes; allow entrance access and lunch separately.

Current Bocho timetable2026-10-08Official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho timetable revised October 20262026-10-08

Leave through the front entrance and walk through the shops to Akiyoshi-do bus stop. Return on a Shin-Yamaguchi Station-bound bus, allowing time to reach the stop. Stay in Shin-Yamaguchi tonight.

Current Bocho timetable2026-10-08Official Akiyoshi-do information2026-10-08Bocho timetable revised October 20262026-10-08

Take JR Yamaguchi Line toward Yamaguchi/Tsuwano from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yuda Onsen. Look up Shin-Yamaguchi-bound returns and fares too.

Yuda footbath tourism information2026-10-08Yuda ryokan association footbath hours2026-10-08Current Yuda ryokan association footbath list2026-10-09

Walk about ten minutes from Yuda Onsen Station to tourist information. The free footbath is open 10:00–22:00. This course visits during information-center hours, 10:00–18:00; allow 45–60 minutes for the footbath and nearby walks.

Yuda footbath tourism information2026-10-08Yuda ryokan association footbath hours2026-10-08Current Yuda ryokan association footbath list2026-10-09

After the footbath, walk about ten minutes back to Yuda Onsen Station and take a Shin-Yamaguchi-bound train. For this final day, choose a return allowing station arrival and preparation for your onward departure.

Yuda footbath tourism information2026-10-08Yuda ryokan association footbath hours2026-10-08Current Yuda ryokan association footbath list2026-10-09