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Yamaguchi Ube Airport
An aerial gateway packed with the charms of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Yamaguchi Ube Airport is a domestic airport with regular flights mainly connecting Yamaguchi and Tokyo's Haneda Airport. It serves as the aerial gateway for sightseeing in Yamaguchi and as an important air travel hub for local residents. Another highlight is the terminal's ocean-inspired design, making the most of its location surrounded by the Seto Inland Sea.
The lineup of dining options is also a major draw, including a restaurant where you can enjoy sake from around Yamaguchi Prefecture with handmade snacks prepared by the owner, as well as a dining spot serving Yamaguchi specialties such as Ube udon.
The shops offer a wide selection, from Ube specialties such as seafood, delicacies, and kamaboko fish cake to Yamaguchi Prefecture's signature sweets like nama uiro and yamayaki dango, as well as noted local sake brands such as Dassai and Toyo Bijin. They are convenient not only for finding something for yourself, but also for picking up souvenirs for people you appreciate.
On the 3rd floor, there is the free-admission "Observation and Pick-Up Deck," which offers a sweeping view of plane takeoffs and landings and will reopen after renovation in March 2026.
Highlights
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A domestic airport mainly offering regular flights between Yamaguchi and Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
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Popular for its restaurants serving Yamaguchi specialties and shops stocked with souvenirs from Yamaguchi.
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The 3rd floor features the "Observation and Pick-Up Deck."
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The aerial gateway to Yamaguchi with a tropical atmosphere
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Surrounded by the Seto Inland Sea, the entire airport feels bright and open
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The 3rd-floor observation and pick-up deck offers a full view of plane takeoffs and landings
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the airport?
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Yes, it is available in areas such as the lobbies of the domestic passenger terminal and international passenger terminal.
Yamaguchi Ube Airport Wi-Fi Spot SSID: Ube_Airport
*For devices other than iOS and Android, please open a web browser after connecting to Wi-Fi to display the authentication screen.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes, coin lockers are located next to the central staircase on the 1st floor of the domestic passenger terminal. They can be used for up to 7 days, including the first day of use. There are three sizes as follows.
Small (W36 x H40 x D57cm): 300 yen per day per use
Medium (W36 x H55 x D57cm): 400 yen per day per use
Large (W36 x H113 x D57cm): 500 yen per day per use
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, there are two locations: the 1st-floor arrival lobby and the 2nd-floor boarding waiting area.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes, Tokiwa Park is about 10 minutes away by car and features a zoo, botanical garden, and amusement park.
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Can I bring a pet into the terminal building?
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Animals are not allowed inside the terminal building. However, this does not apply to assistance dogs for people with disabilities, such as guide dogs and service dogs, or animals checked in with an airline as air cargo.
If you are checking an animal with an airline, please place it in a cage or carrier and take it to the check-in counter.
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Is there an airport lounge?
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Yes, Lounge Kirara is located on the 3rd floor of the domestic terminal building. Please check here for usage fees and other details. Please note that there are no airline lounges.
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Where is the rental car reception desk?
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It is in a separate building from the domestic and international passenger terminal buildings.
After arriving by plane, please exit the building once and head to the rental car terminal on the east side. The following rental car companies are available.
Toyota Rent a Car: TEL 0836-37-2030
Nissan Rent a Car: TEL 0836-36-1123
Times Car: TEL 0836-37-3722
Nippon Rent-A-Car: TEL 0836-22-0919
ORIX Rent-A-Car: TEL 0836-39-9366
Floor Guide (Airport Building Annex)
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 山口宇部空港
- Postal Code
- 755-0001
- Address
- 625-17 Okiube, Ube City, Yamaguchi
- Phone
- 0836-31-2200 (Yamaguchi Ube Airport Building Co., Ltd.)
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
- 6:30am–around 9:40pm *Tenant business hours vary by store
- Admission
- Free admission
- Access
- Approx. 7 minutes on foot from JR Kusae Station
- Credit Cards
- Varies by store
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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