Hofu
Hofu is a city in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan. It is named after its former status as the provincial capital of Suō Province.- …has about 118,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (30 feet)
- …is also known as “Hōfu Shi”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hōfu Station and Mōri Museum.
Mōri Museum
Mōri Museum opened in Hōfu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, in 1966.
Hōfu Tenmangū
Hōfu Tenman-gū is a Shinto shrine in Hōfu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
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Latitude
34.0729° or 34° 4′ 22″ north
Longitude
131.5681° or 131° 34′ 5″ east
Open location code
8Q6H3HF9+46
GeoNames ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Hofu” goes by many names.
ほうふしJapanese
防府Japanese
防府市Japanese
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mitajiri and Hōfu Air Field.
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Yamaguchi: Highlights
Learn more about Shimonoseki and Yamaguchi.
