Hofu

Hofu is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture that lies between mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, crossed by the Saba River. The urban area links several residential neighborhoods with industrial zones and forested ridges that extend to the coast.

During the Edo Period the settlement grew through salt production and became an important industrial site after World War I. In 1936 it officially gained city status and expanded through mergers with surrounding areas in the following decades.

The name derives from the provincial administrative office that once stood in this area. Residents maintain a respectful relationship with the local shrines, which remain woven into daily life and are visited during important occasions.

Travelers reach the city by train on the JR West Sanyo Main Line, whose main station serves as a central hub. Several hotels and guesthouses stand near the station and provide easy access to the main attractions in the region.

The local museum holds items from the Mohri clan, including military equipment and artworks from the samurai era. This collection documents a family that played a leading role in the region for several centuries.

Location: Yamaguchi Prefecture

Inception: August 25, 1936

Reference: 352063

Shares border with: Shunan, Yamaguchi

Website: https://city.hofu.yamaguchi.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.05128,131.56256

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:20