Experience Leisure
experience-leisure

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Yugyo
You can enjoy not only some boat fishing but also the beautiful scenery of Southern Seto Inland Sea. Drop a fishing line in a gentle current and you could be delighted by catching some big fish! The fishing area is near Heigun-to Island, off the coast of Yanai city. It is a famous fishing point for catching sea bream, horse mackerel, yellowtail and so on. We welcome beginners and our boatman is happy to show you how to enjoy fishing.

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Yanai Country Club
Yanai Country Club is a flat golf course with 27 holes. Our green can be enjoyed all year long as we do not experience snow even during winter. Amid a beautiful nature, you will be able to fully enjoy our strategic courses with a spacious fairway, hidden bunkers and lakes at several difficult points. It is a truly challenging course and beloved by many golf masters. Enjoy golfing throughout the year thanks to the mild climate of our region as we benefit also from relatively cool temperatures in summer and warm temperatures in winter. ◆Golf course: 27 holes, par 108

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Southern Seto Ihonosho Marine Park
This Southern European style seaside park will fascinate you with its beautiful view of the Seto Inland Sea and its white sand beach. You can enjoy various outdoor activities throughout the year, not only swimming in summertime, but also driving around and going on picnics. From our observation deck, you will enjoy the sea breeze while admiring a stunning view of the ocean, along with our iconic clock tower and a beautiful white sand beach lined with palm trees.

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Hizumi Grape Picking / Hizumi Tourists’ Vineyard
The best time for tasting our popular "Campbell Early" grape is from the middle to the end of August. Why don't you try picking our juicy grapes yourself? They are simply exquisite! You can buy Campbell Early and other large-sized grapes at our direct sales outlet just next to our vineyard. Home-delivery service is also available. *Please check our opening hours in advance as they may vary depending on weather conditions.

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Mt. Kotoishi / Mitsuga-dake Peak
Mt. Kotoishi is the second highest mountain of Yanai City. Many school songs celebrate it all around the city, and so, Yanai citizens are very familiar with the name of this mountain. All the peaks are linked together to form Mitsuga-dake Peak that leads to the main trekking route, which is popular among hikers and trekkers. When the weather is sunny and clear, you can see all the way to Shikoku Island and Kyushu. Wild cherry trees and camellia Japonica naturally grow all around the mountainous area. In the flowering season, you can admire beautiful seasonal flowers and blossoms in...

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The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. Yanai Power Station & Energia Land
One of the largest LNG-fired power stations in the Chugoku region. Visitors can take a tour of the power station, including the rows of huge LNG (liquified natural gas) tanks and control rooms, guided by specialist staff (*prior reservation required). Combined with the facility is “Energia Land”, where visitors can learn about energy in a hands-on way in the learning corner, and the “Fureai Hiroba” area provides various spaces for relaxation, including a multipurpose ground, tennis courts, and a park that is enjoyable in all four seasons.