Shin-Yamaguchi Station is a hub station representing Yamaguchi City, the capital of Yamaguchi Prefecture. The Sanyo Shinkansen, the Sanyo Main Line, the Yamaguchi Line and the Ube Line are available.
Although many railways and buses are available at Shin-Yamaguchi Station, it will be convenient to use a car if you are planning to go to various tourist attractions. There is a car rental service counter in the concourse located on the 1st floor near the stairways to the Shinkansen Exit.
The Hofu Tenman-gu (Shrine) is one of the first Tenman-gu in Japan which enshrines "Sugawara no Michizane" as Tenjin. It is a famous tourist site located near Shin-Yamaguchi Station. The Hofu Tenman-gu (Shrine) is about 30 minutes from Shin-Yamaguchi Station via National Route 2 (Ogoori-doro) → San'yo Expressway → Hofu Bypass. The Akiyoshi-do (Cave) is also a popular destination. You may go to this mysterious cave via Chūgoku Expressway and National Route 435.