Drive from Hagi to Akiyoshi—power spots and the history of Yamaguchi

This is a driving plan centered on the scenic spots dotted around Akiyoshi in Yamaguchi Prefecture. If you travel by car, you can get to all the scenic points and places to explore that would otherwise be difficult to visit in a day! Come and be invigorated by the beautiful masterpiece created by nature.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-07-06
- Hagi Castle Ato Shizuki Park
  
  10:00
- Shuho Shiraito Waterfalls
  
  12:00
- Beppu Benten Lake
  
  13:45
- Akiyoshidai
  
  15:00
- Akiyoshido Cave
  
  16:15

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DAY1

- Hagi Castle Ato Shizuki Park
  
  10:00
  
  60min
  
  Park / Green Space
  
  In 1604, Mori Teramoto built this castle. Part of the Iwaya Castle Ruins can be seen inside the park. This is the only place in Hagi where you can see the beauty of spring in the famous midoriyoshino, or green sakura.
  
  Address
  
  Yamaguchi Pref. Hagishi Horiuchi 1-1
  - Hagi Castle Ato Shizuki Park
- Car
  
  36min
- Shuho Shiraito Waterfalls
  
  12:00
  
  45min
  
  Upstream on the Koto River lies the 30-meter-tall, 10-meter-wide waterfalls. The water looks just like white thread, so it was given the name "Shiraito." Relax your mind with the sound of the waterfall.
  
  Address
  
  Yamaguchi Mine-shi Shuhocho
  - Shuho Shiraito Waterfalls
- Car
  
  17min
- Beppu Benten Lake
  
  13:45
  
  45min
  
  The emerald green glow of the lake is beautiful. The spiritual vibes of this spring will move you. After many years, the quality of the water is such that looking at its transparency with the naked eye will surprise you. You'll want to take a photo of it to hang in your house for years.
  
  Address
  - Beppu Benten Lake
  - Beppu Benten Lake
  - Beppu Benten Lake
- Car
  
  21min
- Akiyoshidai
  
  15:00
  
  60min
  
  A long time ago at the bottom of the ocean, a coral reef came to be. After some time, this coral reef rose up, and through continual erosion formed Japan's largest karst plateau. This is a great scenic spot to boost one's energy.
  
  Address
  
  Yamaguchi Prefecture Overview
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  - Akiyoshidai
  - Akiyoshidai
  - Akiyoshidai
- Car
  
  6min
- Akiyoshido Cave
  
  16:15
  
  60min
  
  Cave
  
  At the base of Akiyoshidai is the biggest limestone cave in the Orient. Entering the cave is almost like experiencing a moment frozen in time. A mysterious experience, to say the least. The atmosphere is more spiritual than you can imagine. At the very least, you will walk out of there with a sense of appreciation for the greatness of nature.
  
  Address
  
  Yamaguchi Pref. Mineshi Shuhouchouakiyoshi 3506-2
  
  Yamaguchi Prefecture Overview
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  - Akiyoshido Cave
  - Akiyoshido Cave
  - Akiyoshido Cave
- FINISH
  
  17:15