Live Cams in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Yamaguchi Prefecture sits on the western edge of Honshu, acting as the gateway to Japan’s Chūgoku region. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the north, Fukuoka Prefecture and Kyushu to the west, Hiroshima Prefecture to the east, and the Seto Inland Sea to the south. The area harmonizes natural scenery with a deep reservoir of history and cultural heritage. Key highlights - The largest city and prefectural capital is Yamaguchi City, renowned for the five-story pagoda at Ruriko-ji Temple. - Shimonoseki, a bustling port town nearby, draws visitors with the Kanmon Bridge and the Karato Fish Market, famed for fresh pufferfish dishes. - Hagi is a charming historic town linked to the samurai era and the Meiji Restoration, home to Hagi Castle and Hagi ware pottery. Nature and scenery - The region features the Akiyoshidai karst plateau and the Akiyoshidō Cave, the longest limestone cave in Japan. - A short drive away is the Tsunoshima Bridge, which connects Tsunoshima Island to the mainland and offers striking sea views. Access and travel planning - Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ), located in Ube City, provides domestic flights, with the most popular route to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, making it easy to reach from major cities nationwide. - For travelers exploring the area, live webcams offer real-time glimpses of Yamaguchi’s beauty from anywhere in the world. At a glance - Population: about 1.35 million - Capital: Yamaguchi - Notable cities and towns: Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Ube, Shūnan, Iwakuni, Hōfu, San’yō-Onoda, Kudamatsu, Hikari, Hagi, Nagato, Yanai, Mine, Suō-Ōshima, Tabuse, Hirao, Waki - Main attractions: Kintai Bridge, Akiyoshidō Cave, Motonosumi Shrine, Ruriko-ji Temple, Akama Jingu Shinto shrine, Iwakuni Castle, Karato Fish Market - Airports: Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ), Iwakuni Airport (IWK)