Sightseeing in Yamaguchi-City

Taxi tour of "Yamaguchi" , west historical capital.

Course Contents

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Pick-up at hotel in Yamaguchi-shi or Shin-Yamaguchi station

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Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church

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Rurikoji temple, Chinryutei

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Joeiji temple

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Yamaguchi-shi Saikotei

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Drop-off at hotel in Yamaguchi-shi or Shin-Yamaguchi station

The highlights

Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church

Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church was built to commemorate 400 years anniversary of Francis Xavier who was a preacher of the Cross. It was burnt down once, but rebuilt with a museum introducing Xavier trace on the 1st floor, and a church decorated with beautiful stained glass on the 2nd floor.

Church Open 9:00～17:00

Museum Open 9:00～17:00 (Close Wednesday)

Rurikoji Temple, Chinryutei

Rurikoji has 5 storied pagoda and said one of the most beautiful pagoda. It has been designated as national treasure. Chinryutei is historical place located in Kozan park. A secret meeting between Satsuma and Chosyu was held here. Rurikoji temple pagoda / Always open・Free of charge

Rurikoji temple pagoda Always open, Free of charge

Rurikoji temple museum 9:00～17:00

Undergoing roof replacement work from December 2022 to March 2026.- Notice -

Joeiji temple

Joeiji temple is said that Masahiro Ouchi, 29th feudal load ordered Sesshu, art master, to build the garden in the mid Muromachi period.

[Open] Summer (Apr～Nov) 8:00～17:00

Winter (Dec～Mar) 8:00～16:30

Yamaguchi-shi Saikotei

The building was originally a traditional Japanese-style restaurant called “Gion Saikotei” which was familiar to and popular with people from around 1878 to 1996, the current building was later relocated and refurbished. This Japanese-style restaurant was favored by elder statesmen in the days of the Meiji Restoration such as Kaoru Inoue, Hirobumi Ito, Takayoshi Kido, Aritomo Yamagata and also former Prime Minister such as Giichi Tanaka, Nobusuke Kishi, Eisaku Sato because it was started by a chief cook of the domain of Hagi. 28 calligraphy writings of prominent figures such as Kaoru Inoue, Eisaku Sato and related items are displayed here.

Taxi Fare

Tax Included

Travel time	SEDAN Type	MINI-VAN Type
3 Hours	*18,600 yen*	*29,100 yen*

※4 passengers = Sedan, 9 passengers = MINI VAN

※Traffic, entrance and parking fee are extra.