Yamaguchi Prefecture

is a Japanese prefecture at the western end of the Chūgoku region on the island of Honshū. The capital is the city of Yamaguchi. 
History.
The area of Yamaguchi Prefecture includes the old provinces of Suō and Nagato.
Geography.
Yamaguchi is at the southern end of Honshū. The Sea of Japan forms its northern coastline; and the Seto Inland Sea is on its southern coast. Its northeastern border meets Shimane Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture.
Cities.
There are 13 cities in Yamaguchi, including
National Parks.
National Parks are established in about 7% of the total land area of the prefecture.
Shrines and Temples.
"Tamanoya jinja" and "Sumiyoshi jinja" are the chief Shinto shrines ("ichinomiya") in the prefecture.