Visit Nakanoseki
Popular places to visit
Hofutenmangu Shrine
You can learn about the history of Hofu with a stop at Hofutenmangu Shrine. Wander the gardens and seaside while you're in the area.
Hofu Science Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hofu Science Museum in Hofu. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
Mori Museum and Garden
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mori Museum and Garden during your travels in Hofu. Wander the gardens and seaside while you're in the area.
Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Hofu at Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
Suokokubun-ji Temple
Suokokubun-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Hofu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Ohirayama Ropeway
You can take time to visit Ohirayama Ropeway during your travels to Hofu. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
Top hotels in Nakanoseki
Green Rich Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen
We checked in room too small. Got upgraded to larger room. Very clean comfortable and buffet convenient. Mahalo
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025
Onn Yuda Onsen
Friendly staff and very good breakfast. Good Onsen facility.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Shin Yamaguchi Station Shinkansen
Clean room. Friendly helpful staff.across the street from the train station. Stay here often
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
International Hotel Ube
A top notch, classie hotel. Staff were very smart, polite & professional. I had a buffet lunch there & it was superb. Lots of choices. A large room too. Would stay here again 100%. A 5 minute walk from town and the same for the train station.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu
By far one of the best places we have stayed at in Japan, out of the 5 other places we have been to.
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Comfort Hotel Shin Yamaguchi
Great hotel, very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location next to Shin-Yamaguchi Station. I recommend staying here 👍
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nakanoseki
Mitajiri
While Mitajiri isn't home to many top sights, Hofu Science Museum and Hofutenmangu Shrine are some notable places to visit nearby.
Daido
Daido might not have many top sights, but Hofu Science Museum and Hofutenmangu Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tonomi
When in Tonomi, you can plan a visit to Hofutenmangu Shrine and Mori Museum and Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Nakanoseki Travel Guide
- Setonaikai National Park
- Ruriko-ji Temple
- Hofutenmangu Shrine
- Tokiwa Park
- Yamaguchi Museum
- Shunan City Museum of Art and History
- Hofu Science Museum
- Shunan City Cultural Hall
- Kaiten Museum
- Ryufukuji Temple
- Mt. Eigenzan Park
- Ojo Onsen
- Mori Museum and Garden
- Sorin-ji Temple
- Toishi Hachimangu Shrine
- Sho Hachiman-gu Shrine
- Kozan Park
- Yanase River
- Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club
- Suokokubun-ji Temple
- Ohirayama Ropeway
- Inoue Park
