Title: Visit Hofu: Best of Hofu Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Hofu](https://expedia.ca/Hofu-Hotels.d6047393.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Hofu](https://expedia.ca/Hofu-Vacation-Rentals.d6047393.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Hofu](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Hofu.d6047393.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hofu Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Hofu.d6047393.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hofu Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Hofu.d6047393.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hofu ## Travel Guide ![Ro-mon Gate in the precincts of Hofu-tenmangu Shrine in Hofu City in Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan 日本の山口県防府市にある防府天満宮の境内の楼門 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047393/aa41bf53-a143-48dc-a4f7-8b34a1a8110b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ro-mon Gate in the precincts of Hofu-tenmangu Shrine in Hofu City in Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan 日本の山口県防府市にある防府天満宮の境内の楼門 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047393/aa41bf53-a143-48dc-a4f7-8b34a1a8110b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hofu Tenmangu - Yamaguchi, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047393/83769f34-50f8-4873-a262-b1414f69b538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hofu Tenmangu - Yamaguchi, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047393/e05c16fb-4b85-4a22-a46d-7e8642431252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![防府市浜方の景色](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047393/b82728b1-ba8c-4cea-a679-61eb5565ccba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047393/b82728b1-ba8c-4cea-a679-61eb5565ccba.jpg) by [KUNIO MIURA](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3127422?with_photo_id=130364832) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Hofu Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Hofu ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mitajiri While Mitajiri might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hofu Science Museum and Hofutenmangu Shrine. [](https://expedia.ca/Hofu-Mitajiri.dx3000755749) ![Panorama Landscape of Ohkunoshima in Hiroshima Prefecture. Seto Inland Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000730928/a218f95e-473d-4fe4-8313-950dce0973a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tonomi While Tonomi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club and Mori Museum and Garden. [](https://expedia.ca/Hofu-Tonomi.dx3000730928) ![防府市田島から見た佐波島](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000730901/290181b5-5d56-42ba-8e11-3849f8ffe1d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nakanoseki While Nakanoseki might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hofu Science Museum and Hofutenmangu Shrine. [](https://expedia.ca/Hofu-Nakanoseki.dx3000730901) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Daido When in Daido, you can plan a visit to Hofu Science Museum and Hofutenmangu Shrine, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hofu-Daido.dx3000730868) - Hofu Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Hofu ![APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1350500/1350484/9ca5e132_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu 1-29-20 Hachioji Hofu Yamaguchi CA $44 CA $54 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Stay at this hotel in Hofu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hofu Science Museum and Hofutenmangu Shrine are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (470 reviews) All great except the room spray to get rid of cigarette smell not as powerful as before that I used to experience. But this seems to be throughout the outlets of APA and not just this unit. Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1350484&PinnedHotelID=1350484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047393) ![Hotel Alpha-One Hofu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110670000/110665300/110665229/ac058fdb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Alpha-One Hofu 2-4-48 Ebisumachi Hofu Yamaguchi Stay at this hotel in Hofu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hofutenmangu Shrine and Hofu Science Museum are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews) 出張で利用しました。 チェックインの際のおしぼりサービスは 非常に良いと思います。 Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=110665229&PinnedHotelID=110665229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047393) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=110665229&PinnedHotelID=110665229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047393) ![Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4650900/4650895/7831d04a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae 1-45 Ekiminamicho Hofu Yamaguchi-ken CA $108 CA $120 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hofu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hofu Science Museum and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (463 reviews) 丁寧に対応して頂きました Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=4650895&PinnedHotelID=4650895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047393) [See all 74 properties in Hofu](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6047393) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![REDONDO AKIYOSHIDAI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101764800/101764708/41ed9280_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### REDONDO AKIYOSHIDAI 3186 Mine YAMAGUCHI Stay at this villa in Mine. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffeemaker, and climate control. Popular attractions Akiyoshi Cave and Akiyoshidai Observatory are ... 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[](https://expedia.ca/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h104474515.Hotel-Information) ![Peaceful time spent in an old private house designated as an important traditional house for rent and Hagi Oukan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71760000/71759800/71759776/c275f033_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peaceful time spent in an old private house designated as an important traditional house for rent and Hagi Oukan 萩市佐々並久年 山口県 Stay at this vacation home in Hagi. [](https://expedia.ca/Hagi-Hotels-A-Calm-Time-Spent-Renting-An-Old-Folk-House-Designated-As-An-Important-Tradition-And-Hagi-Okan.h71759776.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hofu](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6047393&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Tamanooya-Shrine-Yamaguchi.d553248621562272235.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ohirayama Ropeway You can take time to visit Ohirayama Ropeway during your travels to Hofu. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Ohirayama-Ropeway-Hofu.d6143020.Vacation-Attraction) #### Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Hofu at Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Takagawa-Shinyamaguchi-Country-Club-Yamaguchi.d6143016.Vacation-Attraction) - Cities near Hofu ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app