Things to do

Tokiwa Park is a comprehensive park that spreads out around the vast Tokiwa Lake.There is a zoo (featuring habitat exhibits), a botanical garden with the largest baobab tree in the country, and an amusement park with a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round, making it a fun place for a wide range of people, from families to tourists.The park is also the venue for the UBE Biennale, which has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the "longest-running outdoor sculpture exhibition," and has a permanent exhibition of approximately 100 sculptures.There is also an object called the "Spear of Longinus" in honor of director Hideaki Anno, who was born in Ube City, making this an attractive spot that combines art and leisure.

Located within Tokiwa Park, this zoo is a rare example in Japan of a zoo that displays the entire habitat of its animals.By eliminating cages and fences as much as possible and recreating the animals' natural habitat, you can observe their lively, natural behavior up close.The sight of the white-handed gibbons moving freely through the trees is particularly impressive.This is a popular tourist spot for children and adults alike, as it is a place where you can learn about the importance of life through seeing animals in their natural habitat.

This shrine is located in Ube City and is the main guardian deity of the city, with a history dating back to the Heian period.It is especially famous for having one of the largest selections of amulets in the country, with over 800 types.It is said to have a wide range of benefits, including safe childbirth, matchmaking, and traffic safety, and is well-known for being a place where you can find the perfect talisman for you.It is a historic shrine that is popular among Ube residents as a spiritual anchor and a power spot, and is crowded with many visitors during the New Year holidays.

On the 1st floor, we have set up a general counter where you can issue various certificates and carry out procedures related to life events such as moving and giving birth.We aim to create a city hall that is easy for everyone to use by consolidating frequently used counters such as welfare consultation counters, tax/life consultations, and tax offices on the 1st and 2nd floors.

Yamaguchi Ube Airport, Yamaguchi Prefecture's gateway to the skies, is an impressive airport with a building designed to resemble the sea.Ube City is, of course, a place where you can get souvenirs from Yamaguchi Prefecture.On the east side of the airport, there is a Fureai Park and a promenade where you can see airplanes up close, making it a place for citizens to relax.