Where should I stay if I'm going to visit Kintaikyo Bridge or Akiyoshidai? What are some recommended hotels in Yamaguchi Prefecture?

Question

Yamaguchi Prefecture is a place where you can enjoy both Japanese history and nature at the same time. I've heard that the beautiful five-arched Kintai Bridge and Akiyoshidai, one of Japan's largest karst plateaus, are especially popular with tourists from overseas.
I'd like to visit Yamaguchi Prefecture on my upcoming trip to Japan. Please let me know about any hotels you've stayed at that were good, as well as recommended accommodations, such as access, services, and connections to nearby tourist spots!

redriot · Accepted Answer

This is a recommended hotel where you can fully enjoy sightseeing in Yamaguchi. From the open-air natural hot onsen(hot spring) bath on the top floor, you can watch the ships passing through the Kanmon Strait, which will help you soothe your travel fatigue. The breakfast buffet also includes Shimonoseki specialties such as fried pufferfish and fukumeshi (blowfish rice).

Quiet · Answer

Iwakuni International Tourist Hotel has two observation baths, "Asagiri no Yu" and "Yugiri no Yu," from which you can see the Kintai Bridge and Iwakuni Castle, respectively. These two baths are alternated between men and women in the morning and evening, so if you stay overnight you can enjoy both Breathtaking view. You can have the luxurious experience of viewing two of Iwakuni's most famous historical symbols from onsen(hot spring).

rianko · Answer

The beautiful garden at "Tokimoe" is a must-see. The inn is built around a vast Japanese garden measuring approximately 3300m², and all guest rooms are built like independent guest cottages buildings facing the garden. The well-maintained garden, which can be seen from the guest room windows, changes with the seasons, creating a fantastical atmosphere. Completely free from the hustle and bustle of the city, spending time simply gazing at the garden is the ultimate luxury.

Mikocchi · Answer

At the restaurant of the Shimonoseki Grand Hotel, you can enjoy a full course of authentic fugu without having to travel far to eat. Enjoying a fugu dinner, often called the king of food, while gazing out at the night view of the Kanmon Straits outside the window, is sure to make for an unforgettable trip.

Cremation · Answer

If you're planning a trip to see Yamaguchi Prefecture's most Breathtaking view spots, this hotel is a convenient base. It's especially conveniently located, just a 30-minute drive from Tsunoshima Bridge, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery across the cobalt blue ocean. It also offers easy access to Motonosumi Shrine, known for its mystical scenery of rows of red torii gates.