Hofu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ro-mon Gate in the precincts of Hofu-tenmangu Shrine in Hofu City in Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan 日本の山口県防府市にある防府天満宮の境内の楼門
Ro-mon Gate in the precincts of Hofu-tenmangu Shrine in Hofu City in Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan 日本の山口県防府市にある防府天満宮の境内の楼門
Hofu Tenmangu - Yamaguchi, Japan
Hofu Tenmangu - Yamaguchi, Japan

Where to stay in Hofu

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Mitajiri

While Mitajiri isn't home to many top sights, Hofu Science Museum and Hofutenmangu Shrine are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mitajiri
Panorama Landscape of Ohkunoshima in Hiroshima Prefecture. Seto Inland Sea

Tonomi

When in Tonomi, you can plan a visit to Hofutenmangu Shrine and Mori Museum and Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tonomi
防府市田島から見た佐波島

Nakanoseki

While there might not be top attractions in Nakanoseki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hofutenmangu Shrine and Hofu Science Museum.

Nakanoseki
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Daido

Daido might not have many top sights, but Hofu Science Museum and Hofutenmangu Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Daido
APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu

APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu

3 out of 5
1-29-20 Hachioji Hofu Yamaguchi
The price is ฿1,141 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿1,141
฿1,380 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Hofu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hofu Science Museum and Hofutenmangu Shrine are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (477 reviews)
All great except the room spray to get rid of cigarette smell not as powerful as before that I used to experience. But this seems to be throughout the outlets of APA and not just this unit.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu
Hotel Alpha-One Hofu

Hotel Alpha-One Hofu

3 out of 5
2-4-48 Ebisumachi Hofu Yamaguchi
Stay at this hotel in Hofu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hofutenmangu Shrine and Hofu Science Museum are located ...
Hotel Alpha-One Hofu
Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

3 out of 5
1-45 Ekiminamicho Hofu Yamaguchi-ken
The price is ฿2,562 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿2,562
฿2,819 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hofu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hofu Science Museum and Hofutenmangu ...
Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
REDONDO  AKIYOSHIDAI

REDONDO AKIYOSHIDAI

2.5 out of 5
3186 Mine YAMAGUCHI
Stay at this villa in Mine. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffee maker and climate control. Popular attractions Akiyoshi Cave and Akiyoshidai Observatory are ...
REDONDO AKIYOSHIDAI
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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