Yamaguchi Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chûgoku region on Honshû island. The capital is the city of Yamaguchi located in the center of the Prefecture: The largest city, by contrast, is Shimonoseki.
One of the major attractions is the famous Kintai Bridge in the town of Iwakuni. This five arced wooden structure is considered a symbol of Western Honshû. The area on the banks of the Nishiki river close to the bridge is considered among the best places in Japan for Hanami, literally "flower viewing"), when groups of family and friends gather in early April to view Cherry Blossom.
