Yamaguchi Private Day Tour Sweets Temples and Caves

Fukuoka, Japan
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the captivating Yamaguchi Prefecture on an exclusive private day tour. This journey includes a unique matcha and wagashi (Japanese sweets) experience, a taste of the region's famous Kawara Soba, and visits to historic sites like Rurikoji Temple. Marvel at the stunning Akiyoshido Cave, one of Asia's largest limestone caves, and take in breathtaking views from the Akiyoshidai Karst Observation Deck. With a professional English-speaking guide, this tour provides an immersive dive into local culture and natural beauty.

- Duration: 7 hours of guided exploration
- Private tour with an English-speaking guide for personalized experience
- Discover cultural heritage through traditional sweets and local cuisine
- Visit iconic sights including Akiyoshido Cave and Rurikoji Temple
- For customers who have booked the From Hiroshima Plan or From Fukuoka Plan, a QR ticket will be provided after booking. Please use the QR ticket to board the Shinkansen on your own.

Options

From Yamaguchi

Car
Starting point:
Shin-Yamaguchi Station, 1-chōme-2-1 Ogōrireiwa, Yamaguchi, 754-0041, Japan

From Fukuoka

Depart from Hakata Station
Shinkansen + Car: Round-trip Shinkansen ticket between Shin-Yamaguchi and Hakata included.

Starting point:
Hakata Station, 中央街-1-1 博多駅 Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0012, Japan

From Hiroshima

Depart from Hiroshima Station
Shinkansen + Car: Round-trip Shinkansen tickets between Hiroshima Station and Shin-Yamaguchi Station included.
Starting point:
HIROSHIMA STATION, 1-2番37号 Matsubarachō, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan

What's included

  • Entrance fee of Akiyoshidai / Akiyoshido Cave
  • Entrance fee of Rurikoji Temple
  • Round-trip Shinkansen ticket: Shin-Yamaguchi ⇔ Hakata/Hiroshima [Fukuoka & Hiroshima plans only]
  • Making Wagashi and Matcha Experience fee
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. 40m · Admission ticket included
    Cultural Wagashi & Matcha Experience: Create your own traditional Japanese wagashi and enjoy it with rich, authentic matcha at LAWAKU.
  2. Yuda Onsen
    2h
    Local Culinary Specialty: Enjoy Yamaguchi’s famous Kawara Soba, featuring green tea noodles served hot on a heated roof tile, in the historic Yuda Onsen area. Please note that lunch is not included in the tour fee.
  3. Rurikoji Temple
    1h
    Historic Temple Exploration: Explore the peaceful grounds of Rurikoji Temple and Koyama Park, featuring one of Japan’s most beautiful five-story pagodas, designated as a National Treasure.
  4. 1h
    Underground Adventure: Explore Akiyoshido, one of Asia’s largest and most spectacular limestone caves, and discover its impressive underground formations.
  5. Akiyoshidai Karst Observatory
    25m
    Breathtaking Karst Views: Enjoy panoramic views of Akiyoshidai’s vast, rolling limestone landscape from the karst lookout.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet the guide at Shin-Yamaguchi Station for all plan.

Meeting point

For "From Hiroshima Plan"
Shinkansen departs from Hiroshima Station at 9:18 and arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi Station at 9:49. Staff will not accompany you on the train.

Meeting point

For "From Fukuoka Plan"
Shinkansen departs from Hakata Station at 9:36 and arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi Station at 10:10. Staff will not accompany you on the train.

End point

Meet the guide at Shin-Yamaguchi Station for all plan.

End point

For "From Hiroshima Plan"
Shinkansen departs from Hiroshima Station at 9:18 and arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi Station at 9:49. Staff will not accompany you on the train.

End point

For "From Fukuoka Plan"
Shinkansen departs from Hakata Station at 9:36 and arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi Station at 10:10. Staff will not accompany you on the train.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For customers who have booked the From Hiroshima Plan or From Fukuoka Plan, a QR ticket will be provided after booking. Please use the QR ticket to board the Shinkansen on your own. (※Staff will not accompany you on the train.)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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