Hofu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Our guide on where to stay in Hofu

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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 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 Hofutenmangu Shrine, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A rocky shoreline with debris, calm water, and a distant island.
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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.

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.

APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu

APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu

3 out of 5
1-29-20 Hachioji Hofu Yamaguchi
The price is NZ$94 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$94
5 July - 6 July
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! (488 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 ...
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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 NZ$146 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$146
7 July - 8 July
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 ...
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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 ...
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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-
HOSHI / Yamaguchi Yamaguchi

HOSHI / Yamaguchi Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi Yamaguchi
Stay at this cottage in Yamaguchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park and Sho Hachiman-gu Shrine ...
HOSHI / Yamaguchi Yamaguchi
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Stay near popular Hofu attractions

Hofutenmangu Shrine

8.4/5 (28 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Hofu with a stop at Hofutenmangu Shrine. Wander the gardens and seaside while you're in the area.
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A traditional Japanese garden with neatly trimmed bushes, stone lanterns, and a tiled-roof building.

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