Nagato: A Healing Escape by the East Sea
Located on the southern coast in the Yamaguchi Prefecture, Nagato, Japan is a charming city on Honshu Island. The city offers several tourists spots, including some hot springs, beaches, and the famous Motonosumi Inari Shrine. Nagato is best accessible via Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ), 39 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
For great weather in Nagato, travel between mid April and late June. Expect tourism to be at its peak in February, March, and July. Book Nagato city hotels in October for more affordable prices during the lean season. In March, don’t miss out on the annual Tawarayama Hot Spring Doll Tour. During summer, the Nagato Yumoto Onsen O-Bon Dance Festival and Western Japan Yakitori Festival are also held.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A visit to the Motonosumi Inari Shrine is a must when in Nagato, as it features 123 red torii gates leading up to a cliff with gorgeous views of the ocean below. Drop by Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum to see the works of the famous poet and writer. Experience the healing benefits of the Tawarayama Onsen, historic hot springs with therapeutic effects. Yumoto Kanko Hotel Saikyo offers rooms with tatami mats and chabudai dining tables. Guests can also enjoy a restaurant, bowling, karaoke, games, and a communal bathhouse with spring water and indoor and outdoor pools. The 3-star Hokumon Yashiki offers upscale lodging with open-air soaking tubs and private gardens. The hotel also features a restaurant with Japanese and French cuisine, communal bathhouse, and hot spring pools. Other options include the Gyokusenkaku and the Yamamura Bekkan, located just 3 miles from the city center.