Located in Miyano in Yamaguchi city. It is said that Masahiro Ouchi, 29th lord of the clan, requested Sesshu, a Japanese artist, to build the garden on the north of the main hall in mid-Muromachi era. Sesshu is well known as an artist and Buddhist priest. However, he is accomplished at landscaping and there are many gardens Sesshu created in various locations in Japan. Amongst those, this Joeiji Temple is very popular and has been designated as historical scenic beauty of Japan. Water and rocks acts main roles in this garden surrounded by trees in east, west and north directions, and the garden itself is simple and daring. Landscape paints of Sesshu are reflected directly here, and designated as national historical site and beautiful place.

A comprehensive museum regarding engineering, science, nature and literature. Materials concerning the geography, animate beings, the history of Yamaguchi prefecture and astronomy are displayed. In particular, there are abundant of materials related to the Meiji Restoration.

Yamaguchi was developed by the provincial lord Ouchi, having greatly admired Kyoto, modeled Yamaguchi after that city. Prosperity of Ouchi culture expanded in Yamaguchi Basin reached its height of glory during Yoshitaka, 31st lord of the clan, and was called as “Western Kyoto“. The five-storied pagoda of Rurikoji temple, which is said to have been built in 1442, was designated as a national treasure. It is the best masterpiece of Ouchi culture and ranked among the three greatest pagodas in Japan. Today this pagoda, standing elegantly and bringing the feeling of the slow lapse of the time, has become the symbol of sightseeing in Yamaguchi.

Xavier Memorial Church was built and donated in 1952 in commemoration of 400 years since the visit of Francisco Xavier who was the first Christian propagandist from overseas. However, it was destroyed by fire on September 5, 1991, and today's Memorial Church was rebuilt in April, 1998. The brand-new sanctuary was made with the overall theme of “the tabernacle”, and of “light” and “water” which represent the Gods. The front is arranged with a stained glass and a cross created with theme including God's words related to “light” and “water” described in the Bible. Also, with two 53-m towers, the building was constructed with a triangular roof covering the whole building, and with the image of the tabernacle. In addition, messages indicating love and happiness are engraved in nine bells mounted in the towers of the brand-new sanctuary.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Museum regularly displays objects native to the prefecture, such as workmanship of Yasuo Kazuki and Wasaku Kobayashi, artists born in Yamaguchi, as well as superb craftsmanship created by Hagi-ware professionals, are displayed. Special exhibitions that are distinctive are held several times a year.

Yuda Hot Spring has 600-year historical background, and has the largest amount of discharged hot spring water throughout the Sanyo area. The quality of hot spring water is simple alkaline and uncolored, and its temperature is 64,C. There are five footbaths overflowing everyday, enjoyed by many visitors. (1) Tourist information, (2) Takata park, (3) Yonoka street, (4) Yunomachi street, (5) Sun fresh Yamaguchi