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Sanyo-Onoda, Industrial city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Description

Sanyo-Onoda is an industrial city in southwestern Yamaguchi Prefecture that spreads in a fan shape toward the Seto Inland Sea. It combines port infrastructure with residential areas and forested hills inland.

History

The region was inhabited since ancient times and was part of Nagato Province, later becoming part of the Choshu domain during the Edo Period. Several towns merged in March 2005 to form the modern city.

Culture

The Sanyo Onoda City History Museum displays local crafts and industrial heritage through exhibits on pottery, coal mining, and cement work. These traditions shaped how people lived and worked in the region for generations.

Practical

The city is accessible via JR West railway lines including the Sanyo Shinkansen or through the Sanyo and Chugoku expressways. Local public transport helps visitors move around different areas easily.

Did you know?

The city is home to a municipal university with a history of academic collaboration that has shaped the region's education landscape. This institution has helped establish Sanyo-Onoda as a center for learning and research.

Inception
March 22, 2005
Reference
352161
Shares border with
Ube, Shimonoseki, Mine
GPS coordinates
34.00317,131.18181
Latest update
December 14, 2025 19:19

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