Roadside station Kirara Ajisu

Overview

Roadside Station Kirara Ajisu lies in the Ajisu district of Yamaguchi City, on the edge of Kirara Beach facing the Seto Inland Sea. Set where Yamaguchi Prefectural Route 212 (Yamaguchi-Ajisu-Ube Line) meets Prefectural Route 213 (Kirara-hama Okinohara Line), its seaside setting sets it apart from inland stations, making it a bright, open base for coastal drives.

Highlights

• ●An open, seaside setting on the edge of Kirara Beach along the Seto Inland Sea
• ●A coastal driving junction where Prefectural Routes 212 and 213 meet
• ●A relatively new-generation station, established in 2004 and opened in 2005
• ●An out-of-the-ordinary atmosphere for resting amid sea breeze and ocean views

History

The station was established on August 9, 2004, and opened to the public on March 26, 2005. Kirara Beach is known as a reclaimed coastal area developed in connection with a large event held there in the past, and this relatively new-generation station sits within it, drawing a distinctive character from its waterfront redevelopment setting.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Roadside Station Kirara Ajisu via Prefectural Route 212, the Yamaguchi-Ajisu-Ube Line
2. 2Take a break in the sea breeze while gazing over the shore of Kirara Beach
3. 3Shop indoors for regional products and items linked to the sea's bounty
4. 4Continue your coastal drive along Prefectural Route 213, the Kirara-hama Okinohara Line

Did you know?

💡 The nickname Kirara comes from the place name Kirara-hama and echoes the glittering image of this open, sea-facing stretch. Among Yamaguchi's many inland roadside stations, its position right beside the sea gives it real presence as a destination in its own right.

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