＜Choshuen＞Discover Local Cuisine and Handpicked Souvenirs From Yamaguchi｜Yamaguchi,HofuFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

Discover Local Cuisine and Handpicked Souvenirs From Yamaguchi

"Choshuen" is a popular tourist spot in Yamaguchi City, located in front of the "Rurikoji Temple Five-Storied Pagoda", a national treasure and one of Japan's three most famous pagodas. There is a souvenir shop offering a wide range of specialty products from Yamaguchi Prefecture, where you can try your hand at traditional crafts like doll painting and washi paper tapestries. Additionally, the store houses restaurants like "Kozan" and "5-En CAFE", which serve dishes made with local ingredients. Be sure to visit for a meal or some shopping during your sightseeing trip.

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Local Character and Charm at "5-En CAFE"

"5-En CAFE" offers a fun menu that lets you experience the flavors of Yamaguchi. Recommended sweets include their original specialty "Drinkable Uiro", "Ouchi Ningyo-yaki", and "Akigawa Bokuen Milk Soft Serve Ice Cream". Takeout is also available, so why not enjoy them while strolling around "Kozan Park".

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Experience the Art of Yamaguchi’s Traditional Crafts

The facility offers hands-on experiences with traditional crafts, a key part of the region’s cultural heritage. Activities include authentic "Ouchi doll painting experience" and "Tokuji Washi Paper Dyeing Experience". Each session is beginner-friendly, with careful support provided throughout. Completed works can be taken home, making these activities ideal for creating lasting travel memories.

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A Local Delight: Choshu Soba in a Traditional Tile Dish

At the restaurant "Kozan", the Yamaguchi specialty "Kawara Soba" is popular, served on a plate made from a real tile. Other dishes on the menu include "Kamonanban Soba" with a special broth, "Burdock Noodles", "Pork Cutlet Bowl", and "Beef Tendon Black Curry". The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, allowing you to enjoy your meal at your own pace.

01.The name "5en CAFE" combines the "5" from the five-story pagoda and the word "en," meaning connection or bond.
02. One of the cafe’s specialties is "drinkable uiro," a unique take on the traditional Japanese sweet.
03. Takeout is also available at the cafe.

Choshuen

Address

1-6 Kimachi, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi

Access

[Car] Approximately 30 minutes from Hofu Higashi IC on the Sanyo Expressway; [Train] Approximately 10 minutes by car or 32-minute walk from Yamaguchi Station on the JR Yamaguchi Line

Official Website

https://choshuen.co.jp/

TEL

+81-83-925-5850Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro"

FAX

+81-83-925-6200

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