Iwakuni Nishiki Town: Tokotoko Train and Jiji Gorge Clear Stream Journey

In the mountain valleys of Nishiki Town, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, embark on a clear stream journey that will delight those who love transportation. The star is the Tokotoko Train (ときとこトレイン), a trolley-style sightseeing car that runs along the ghost railway of the Iwaki-Kita Line, where rails were never actually laid. The approximately 40-minute journey through the Kirara Yume Tunnel (きらら夢トンネル), where fluorescent stones shimmer, will captivate both adults and children. In the morning, experience gorge trekking at Jiji Gorge (寂地峡), home to the Five Dragon Waterfalls from Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. At noon, enjoy the famous konnyaku dishes nourished by the clear stream at the roadside station. In the afternoon, head toward Sozu Gorge Hot Spring (雙津峡温泉) by trolley and take a break at a secluded hot spring inn. The finale is a gorge drive to Kiya Gorge (木谷峡), a renowned autumn foliage spot—a full day of enjoying both cars and trolleys combined into one perfect course.