Hofu

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A traditional Japanese temple with a multi-tiered roof, ornate decorations, and a statue of a woman at the entrance.
A traditional Japanese torii gate with a rope and hanging figures.
A traditional Japanese temple with a red and green roof, a large statue of a deity, and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.
A calm river with a concrete embankment and a bridge in the background.
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A traditional Japanese temple with a curved roof, wooden structure, stone lanterns, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

Where to stay in Hofu

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A calm sea with several islands and distant mountains under a clear sky.

Tonomi

When in Tonomi, you can plan a visit to Mori Museum and Garden and Shiosai-ichiba Hofu Roadside Station, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Daido

Daido might not have many top sights, but Sho Hachiman-gu Shrine and Hofutenmangu Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mitajiri

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

A rocky shoreline with debris, calm water, and a distant island.
Photo by KUNIO MIURA
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Nakanoseki

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

APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu

APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu

3 out of 5
1-29-20 Hachioji Hofu Yamaguchi
The price is HK$329 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
HK$329
HK$398 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (490 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 Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

3 out of 5
1-45 Ekiminamicho Hofu Yamaguchi-ken
The price is HK$574 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
HK$574
HK$632 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
"朝食込みでこの価格なら十分満足出来るかと。 ベットの横にコンセント欲しいですかね。"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

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Hotel Alpha-One Hofu
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-kyoto in the West A Private Villa in Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi Prefecture-

-kyoto in the West A Private Villa in Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi Prefecture-

Yamaguchi Yamaguchi
Stay at this holiday home in Yamaguchi. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Inoue Park and Yamaguchi ...
-kyoto in the West A Private Villa in Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi Prefecture-
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
Tsuki / Yamaguchi Yamaguchi

Tsuki / Yamaguchi Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi Yamaguchi
Stay at this cottage in Yamaguchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sho Hachiman-gu Shrine and Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park ...
Tsuki / Yamaguchi Yamaguchi
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Mori Museum and Garden

8.0/10 (13 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mori Museum and Garden during your travels in Hofu. Wander the gardens and seaside while you're in the area.
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Two snow-covered monkeys sitting in the snow.

Yamaguchi

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