Wearing special clothes can really change one's mood, right? At "Yamaguchi City Saikotei," you have the opportunity to wear Japanese kimono."

It is said that the modern Kimono as we know it today originated in Japan around 1000 years ago.

Wearing Kimono with traditional colors allows you to embody the unique Japanese aesthetic of 'wabi-sabi'.

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Stroll through Yamaguchi in a rickshaw ride along the Ichinosaka River.

In spring, it's known as one of the top cherry blossom viewing spots in the prefecture. Early summer brings the lively dance of Genji fireflies.

Moreover, you can experience the Yamaguchi Tanabata Chochin Festival, one of Japan's three major lantern festivals, and the Yamaguchi Gion Festival, which has been held for about 600 years, near the river. No matter when you visit, you can enjoy the changing scenery of the City.

At Yamaguchi City Saikotei, they not only offer kimono experiences but also provide opportunities to wear Samurai armor.

It truly feels like stepping into the shoes of a Shogun.

By the way, it's interesting to note that the company that made the Kabuto often worn by Shohei Ohtani is the same one that crafted this armor.

Neither at Rurikōji Temple's Five-storied Pagoda nor along the Ichinosaka River are crowded.

Yamaguchi City faces relatively fewer issues with "overtourism" compared to Tokyo or Kyoto. The ability to take leisurely stroll through its historic streets is one of Yamaguchi's many charms.