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Hofu Machi-no-Eki Umeterasu (防府市まちの駅うめてらす)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Viewing the Imposing Golden Hall and Buddha Statues at an Ancient Temple with Buildings at Its Original Foundation Site

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 75 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: Strolling Through the Grand Main Residence and Daimyo Garden of the Former Choshu Domain Lords, the Mouri Family

About this spot

A tourism exchange center 'Machi-no-Eki Umeterasu' located right beside the great torii gate of Hofu Tenmangu Shrine. This facility combines a tourist information office, café-restaurant, and specialty products shop—perfect as a rest stop during your historical walk. The café serves lunch made with local ingredients, and after your meal, plum-flavored sweets and confections associated with the Tenjin shrine are popular. The shop carries famous Hofu confections and Yamaguchi sake, making it pleasant for souvenir hunting. Staff can advise you on how to best plan your afternoon route—something unique to a machi-no-eki.

Tips

The café can get crowded around lunchtime, so arriving a bit earlier is safer. Pick up a Hofu historical walking map at the tourist information office to make your afternoon exploration smoother. Check operating hours and closed days in advance.