Regional tourism initiatives promoted in Sanin and Yamaguchi

Regional tourism and food events are being promoted in the Sanin and Yamaguchi areas of Japan.

Advance tickets for the ‘Ramen Festival in Sanin’ are being sold through the ‘tabiwa’ tourism navigation app provided by JR West. The event, presented by the Sanin Oxygen Group and hosted by TSK San-in Chuo TV, is scheduled to take place from November 6 to November 8, 2026, at the TSK San-in Chuo TV headquarters in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture.

Additionally, travelers are utilizing the ‘Yamaguchi Fuku no Kuni Shuyu Pass’ in conjunction with car-sharing services to explore Yamaguchi Prefecture. Recent itineraries highlight visits to locations such as Akiyoshidai, Tsunoshima Bridge, and the historic Hagi district, including the Hagi Meirin Gakusha.