2025 Hagi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

The illuminations at Hagi Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for its retro wooden buildings, were sparkling. The bronze statue of Inoue Masaru, a native of Hagi City and known as the father of railways, was also shining. The collaboration between the Western-style building station and the illuminations was truly amazing. This is a recommended spot for those visiting Hagi during the Christmas season and period. ◆Hagi Illuminesta ◆Period: Saturday, November 23, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025 ◆Lighting time: 17:30 - 22:00 ◆Location: Rotary in front of JR Hagi Station Visit date: December 2024 #Christmas trip #Yamaguchi Prefecture #Domestic travel #Yamaguchi tourism #Hagi #Hagi tourism #Hagi Illuminesta #Hagi Station #Winter trip #Western-style building #Retro

The Christmas tree at Hokumon Mansion is decorated in the lobby with vintage American items. The decorations, which were collected bit by bit, are handmade and the lace and embroidery are really cute. When we checked in, we were served coffee in Hagi ware cups in the British-style lounge, and as we walked through the building, we came across a Japanese garden, and when we strolled through Hokumon Garden, where summer mandarins were growing, we were able to take a break at Hokumon Bunko Library, making it the best Christmas trip ever. It's an inn that I've always wanted to stay at, and I really enjoyed it. I recommend it for trips to Hagi. [Accommodation] Hagi Castle Sannomaru Hokumon Yashiki (Facilities) [Location] 210 Horiuchi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture [Access] Approximately 1 hour by car from Shin-Yamaguchi Station [Plan] Premium room at your disposal • Most popular taste plan • Check-in 15:30, check-out 10:00 • 2 people per room @ 29,000 yen / person #Christmas trip #Accommodation review #Luxury hotel #Hot spring #Hokumon Yashiki #World Heritage Site #Hagi #Domestic travel #Hagi sightseeing #Anniversary #Couple trip #Yamaguchi sightseeing #Sightseeing

Meirin Gakusha, a must-see tourist spot in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has been decorated for Christmas. At night, the school is enveloped in a fantastical world with projection mapping and bamboo lanterns. There are also trees and decorations inside the building. If you are visiting Hagi during this period, be sure to check it out. ◇Christmas at Hagi Meirin Gakusha ◇Light-up period: 12/22-1/5 (17:00-21:00) ◇Location: Near the main entrance of the Hagi Meirin Gakusha main building Address: 602 Emukai, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (in front of Hagi City Hall) Access: Via Minehigashi JCT on the Chugoku Expressway, approximately 20 minutes from Edo IC on the Ogori Hagi Road (free) Parking: Paid (310 yen) Visit date: December 2024 #Christmas trip #Yamaguchi Prefecture #Yamaguchi sightseeing #Hagi #Meirin Gakusha #Domestic travel #Hagi sightseeing #Illuminations #Projection mapping

■A spectacular spot selected as one of Japan's 100 best geological sites and one of Japan's 100 best landscape heritage sites for the 21st century! You can see the impressive geological formations up close. From the parking lot, walk along the promenade for a short distance. Please be careful as there are some rocky areas with poor footing. My son was scared that he might fall off the rocks. It's a geological formation that really feels historic, and the scenery is amazing, so please come and see it for yourself✨ [Susa Hornfels] 📍North Coast of Susa Takayama, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 🚗Free parking available #Domestic travel #Tourism #Outing with children #Spectacular views #Yamaguchi tourism #Yamaguchi Prefecture #Susa Hornfels #Sea #Trip with children #Geopark

Address: 1537 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan Getting there: You can take bus and stop at Higashi-Hagi Station. From there, the Shoin Shrine can be reached within 16 minutes walk. Highlights: Shoin Shrine enshrines Yoshida Shoin, an important figure from Hagi who inspired revolutionary ideas during the twilight years of Japan's feudal age. In the precincts of Shoin Shrine, there is a stone monument called "Meiji Restoration's place of fetal movement. 😊 In addition to the main shrine, there was also a shrine dedicated to the disciples who studied at the Shoka Sonjuku. There is also a passage where Shoin's teachings are written. I think that it is a shrine that you can enjoy if you learn about the achievements of Shoin Yoshida in advance. 😬 #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

I stayed at Hagiguchi Royal Intelligent Hotel, a hotel in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture! A conveniently located business hotel, just a one-minute walk from JR Higashi-Hagi Station. Breakfast service is included, and you can eat local Hagi ingredients such as wakame musubi and miso soup in buffet style. All rooms are equipped with air purifiers, which is a relief in these times. We were also given disinfectant wipes as a free service. This is the best value hotel for money. Please try staying there too. #ValueForYourselfHotel #StayReview #FreeServices

SANZOKU in Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan!!! Chicken bbq is so awesome and they have a huge and Onigiri that is so good!!! It's a Japanese style restaurant!! #givethanks

. #YamaguchiGourmet#HagiGourmet #YamaguchiCafe#HagiCafe #YamaguchiOldFolkCafe #HagiOldFolkCafe #Margin #HagiMargin @yohaku_tas 📍5455-1 Kawakami, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture #HomemadePudding #HomemadeChocolateCake #Chai-StyleHotGingerMilk #BlackTea It was a very cold day after the snow, but there were a lot of stoves, so it was warm and relaxing inside the shop I was thinking about getting lemon cake, but due to the snow, they were closed except for the homemade desserts Chocolate cake with yuzu sauce My favorite combination🍊🍫✨ This was so delicious I was really glad I was able to eat it🤭 They also had lunch! I'd love to try it next time😊😊

This time, I will introduce a specialty store in Yamaguchi Prefecture that has delicious puddings. This is a famous store that is very crowded on weekends. This time, I ordered two types of pudding, and both were very delicious. Please go and try it! 📍Hagi Purin-tei, a smooth pudding specialty store Address: 2-10 Gofuku-cho, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 758-0072 Opening hours: 9:00 to 17:00 #0 yen trip November

#Experience activities See some castle towns in Japan Generally walk on feet But this is different in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture You can take the "Hagi Bajing Cruise Boat". From the river to the sea, enjoy the World Heritage Site . The landscape of Hagi Castle Town, Mount Nazuki, and Hagi Rokushima. There is a cherry blossom-specific route in the spring, and a fall leaf viewing route in the fall. The rest are illustrated by some of the ancient buildings and views surrounding the city of Banha. The captain, although he only spoke Japanese, went to certain important positions. There will be pictures to supplement the explanation of English words. When paying know foreigners will ask what nationality, Thereby using the catalog of the corresponding language to introduce to you. This may be the kind of enthusiasm of Japanese rural people. More addictive is when the boat crosses the bridge the captain will teach the roof low Let's all lower our heads together. Because of the sea side of Japan, winter is severe The operation will only be from March to November each year. 9pm to 4pm, and only until 3:30pm in November. 1200 yen per person, the whole journey is about 40 minutes No appointment is required, go to the boarding position, enough for a boatload to sail at any time. Empty parking next to boarding location, free. If you go to Hagi, you might as well sit down. Map code: 243 886 369*42 ##Yamaguchi Prefecture #Hagi City #Hagi Eight Scenic Tour Boat #Mount Point #World Cultural Heritage #Hagi Castle Town #Joshita Town

. #Yamaguchi Gourmet#Hagi Gourmet #Yamaguchi Lunch#Hagi Lunch #Kaien #kaien @kaien 📍123-1 Hamasakicho, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture ☎090-5204-0585 #Beef tongue stew omelet rice #Beef tongue stew simmered for 10 hours #Luxurious seafood doria #Snow crab#Red shrimp #Sea urchin sauce#Salmon roe #Salad#Soup Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, a castle town and port city A town where buildings from the Edo period to the early Showa period remain #Hamasaki Traditional Buildings Preservation District, Hagi City #Hamasaki Important Traditional Buildings Preservation District #Hamasaki Inn#Restaurant at Hagi Bettei 🍴

#YamaguchiGourmet #HagiGourmet #YamaguchiCafe #HagiCafe #AibagawaNoie #cafegalleryAibagawaNoie @aibagawanoie 📍294 Kawashima, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture ☎0838-26-1536 #CoffeeIce Contains red beans, coffee jelly, and condensed milk #Milkshake #MadeWithAkashiNaturalIce Under a large 250-year-old fir tree A relaxing cafe time In the past, I would sit outside on the terrace But it was still really hot that day I ate shaved ice from the window while admiring the fir tree 🌲 I was able to relax in my favorite space Is this the last time I'll eat shaved ice this year? It was very delicious☕🐣✨

Autumn at Yubikan, located within Meirin Gakusha in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This is where patriots from the end of the Edo period practiced sword and spear fighting. It seems that Takasugi Shinsaku also trained here. Free of charge.

When I went sightseeing in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, I eat too much on my travels, so I wanted to eat something healthy, so I searched for this restaurant🍚 I took the bus from Hagi Bus Center, got off in front of the museum, and walked for about 5-6 minutes🚶♀️➡️ When I opened the door to the restaurant, I found a botanical-style cafe with lots of plants🌿 ▶︎Weekly lunch...¥1,000 ───────────── (One main dish, three side dishes, mixed grain rice, miso soup, salad, pickles) On this day, I had yangnyeom chicken🍗 It was very tender, spicy and delicious😋 A well-balanced, healthy lunch🍚💕 I like this kind of set meal🥰 Lots of soft light came in through the large windows, and the atmosphere was very relaxing🥺✨ —————[Store information]————— Patra Cafe 📍 603-3 Heiankomachi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 🚃 6 minutes walk from Bocho Bus/Hagi Museum 🈺 11:30~16:00 (lunch until 15:00) ◻️ Monday to Friday, second Saturday Closed: Sunday/public holidays and irregular holidays 🅿️ Available (3 parking spaces next to the store) #Yamaguchi Tourism #Yamaguchi Trip #Hagi Tourism #Yamaguchi Prefecture Cuisine #Yamaguchi Cuisine #Yamaguchi Lunch #Hagi City Cuisine #Hagi City Lunch #Hagi Cuisine #Hagi Lunch #Furi Tabi

While I was in Hagi City, I drove along the Sanin Line (Route 191) to see the hornfels!!! It takes about 40 minutes by car from Hagi City! The drive to the hornfels was very pleasant because you can see the Sea of ​​Japan from the road along the Sanin Line! 🌊✨ Once you reach the hornfels, it's recommended to wear comfortable shoes because the ground is wet!! 🙆🏻♀️ I've only seen it in textbooks, but it was very impressive! Please go and see it while you're out for a drive! #YamaguchiTourism #SusaHornfels #Hagi #HagiTourism

Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture is a tourist destination that features the Hagi Castle Town, which was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2015, and the Horiuchi Important Traditional Building Group Conservation Area. While it is certainly enjoyable to stroll around with a map in hand, I took a ride on the "Hagi Hakkei Sightseeing Boat" to enjoy Hagi from the water. The approximately 40-minute boat ride allows you to spend time in the pleasant breeze. The boatman's stories were also fun. Special courses are also available in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. There was a free parking lot available during the boat ride. Facility Name📍Hagi Hakkei Sightseeing Boat Address📍122-1 Horiuchi, Hagi City (near Shizuki Bridge, near the entrance to Hagi Castle ruins) Operating Period📍March 1st to November 30th Reception Hours📍 March to October 9:00 to 16:00, November 9:00 to 15:30 *Not departing on a fixed schedule, but operating at all times Regular Holiday📍Open every day (no operation from December to February) *Operation may be suspended in case of bad weather Access📍 A short walk from the Hagi Castle Ruins, Shizuki Park Entrance, and Kitamon-Yashiki Entrance bus stop of the Hagi Circular 'Maru' Bus (Westbound)

A must-see for cat lovers! Unrinji Temple, located in the Mutsumi area in the eastern part of Hagi City, is a branch temple of Tenjuin Temple, which was once built in the downtown area of ​​Hagi City and is now abandoned. It is also known as the Cat Temple 🐈 There are over 600 wooden carved cats and beckoning cats! Whether you look up or look back, there are cats everywhere 🐈 The temple seals are also cat-themed, which are also cute 🩷 And if you're lucky, you can even meet a real cat 🐈 It's about 30 minutes by car from Hagi City, so it's not very accessible, but it's a spot you should definitely visit 🐈 #tourism #Yamaguchitourism #Yamaguchitrip

#cherryblossom2024 The stronghold of the Hagi rulers for 260 years The impressive walls of Hagi Castle remind us that in the Edo period (1603-1867) there was a majestic capital of the Choshu Principality, which was ruled by the Mori clan. Strongly Recommended Watch the carp and turtles swimming in the moat Climb to the ruins of Hagi Castle for spectacular views Visit Shizuki Park, surrounding the ruins of the castle How to get there The castle can be quickly reached by taxi from Higashi-Hagi Station. The Hagi Junkan Maaru bus follows the western route — it will take you to the Hagi-jo-ato/Shizuki Koen Iriguchi stop, from where you can walk to the Castle Town of Hagi in a few minutes. Not only the castle Combine a tour of Hagi Castle with a visit to its castle town. The ruins are located very close to Kikugahama Beach, not far from the Sensunraku Jozangama pottery workshop — here you can see one of the largest "dragon" furnaces in Hagi. The most beautiful sakura in the city Shizuki Park, one of the attractions of Hagi Castle, is famous for its sakura fantastic stunning views. There are more than 500 trees growing in that area, blooming from the end of March to the beginning of April. At this time, the park is covered by the white and pink foam of petals that is a truly fascinating sight. Very beautiful sakura flowers in full bloom A World Heritage Site with a rich history as well The warlord Mori Terumoto lost the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 and was forced to move from Hiroshima to Hagi. Here, in 1604, he built his new castle, around which a lively castle town grew up. The castle town and the ruins of Hagi Castle are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

#Sakura2024 Girls trip to Yamaguchi Prefecture 🚗 Unexpectedly, I came across beautiful Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom at a roadside station ♪

When I arrived at Higashi-Hagi Station in Hagi, Yamaguchi, I thought to myself, I wouldn't have enough time to see much on foot. So should I take the local bus? It's convenient, but I want to move around more freely. As soon as I left the station, I found it right next to it! Smile Bicycle Rental. The rates were 200 yen per hour for self-propelled bicycles such as "regular bicycles", 1000 yen for one day, and 1200 yen for 24 hours 300 yen per hour for "electrically assisted bicycles", 1500 yen for one day, and 2500 yen for 24 hours. I rented a "regular bicycle", but it felt a little far from the station to the tourist spots, and there were some interesting shops and cafes along the way. If you want to see a lot of places roughly even if you only have a short stay, a rental bicycle is cheap, maneuverable, and convenient, so I recommend it. It took about 2 hours to get from the castle town to the roadside station, but I enjoyed it! I wasn't able to visit this time, but there are places such as the Shokasonjuku, which is a place associated with the Meiji Restoration. There was a tourist information center, maps, and information boards at Higashihagi Station, but there were no shops selling souvenirs, so please take a stroll around the town and choose and purchase souvenirs! Higashihagi Station 2997-3 Ohirotsu, Tsubakihigashi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Smile Rental Bicycles [Main Store] Higashihagi Station Office 2996-19 Tsubakihigashishinkawaminami, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 758-0011 #rentalbicycles #rentalbicycles #hagi #hagitourism #yamaguchi #yamaguchitrip #777 #rentalbicycletrip #yamaguchitourism

Address: 1511ｰ1 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan. Getting there: You can take bus and stop at Higashi-Hagi Station. From there, the Shoin Shrine can be reached within 17 minutes walk. Highlights: The Residence of Ito Hirobumi is a lovely Japanese House from one of the former Prime ministers of Japan. You can enter the houses and view the contrasting interiors of the two houses: the older, more humble house was where Ito Hirobumi lived before he had become prime minister; while the newer, more prestigious-looking house was moved here from Tokyo, where he later lived in the capital while serving as prime minister. 😬 Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 100yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Address: 10426-1 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan. Getting there: The museum is around 5 minute walk from Yoshika Taibi Kinenkan-mae bus stop. Highlights: The Yoshika Taibi Memorial Museum is located in the outskirts of the city. It presents a large collection of valuable Hagiyaki Pottery, as well as ceramic pieces and paintings done by the artist and potter whom the museum is named after. In front of the museum is a workshop where you can observe the making of Hagiyaki, and a shop where Hagiyaki wares can be purchased. The description of Hagi ware soil was interesting. There is also collaborative work between Taimei Yoshiga and other artists which looks amazing. 🤩 Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 600yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Address: 602 Emukai, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0041, Japan. Getting there: You can take bus and stop at Hagi Bus Centre. From there, the museum can be reached within 500m walk. Highlights: The Hagi Meirinkan museum is about the historical era for which Hagi is most famous for: the final years of the feudal era when the local domain played a central role in overthrowing the shogun. The museum is divided into two halves. One half covers the science and technology from the era which was characterized by efforts to modernize. On display are medical tools, calendars and clocks as well as guns and cannons. 😬 Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 300yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Address: Japan, 758-0061 Yamaguchi, Hagi, Tsubaki, 4132 Getting there: You can take a bus and stop at the Daishoin Iriguchi bus stop, from where it is a five minute walk to the temple. Highlights: Daishoin Temple was constructed in 1656 as a family temple of the Mori Clan. It belongs to the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism and features a small Zen garden behind its large wooden main hall. Daishoin's main attraction is the burial site of half of the Mori lords that is located in the woods behind the temple. The first and the even numbered daimyo (feudal lords) in the succession of the Mori Clan lords were buried here, while the odd numbered lords rest at Tokoji Temple. Hundreds of donated stone lanterns line the paths leading to the graves to produce a spiritual atmosphere. 😁 Opening hours: 8am to 4.30pm daily Admission fee: 200yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Address: 1284-4 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan. Getting there: The Togeinomura Park is about 7 minutes drive from the main Hagi Train station. Highlights: The Togeinomura Park is a large and beautiful park. There were various amenities and athletic playground equipment as well. Since it is on a hill, you can overlook the city and enjoy the spectacular view of Hagi town. The park is also really well kept. 😊 There is also a tunnel of Hagi flowers, which is the longest in Japan with a total length of 50m. About 200 flowers of Thunberg's pearl oyster are in full bloom, and the sunny and clear sky make the whole view just stunning.🥰 #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #gooutside

Address: Japan, 758-0031 Yamaguchi, Hagi, Kawashima, 67 Getting there: You can take bus and stop at Aibagawa Iriguchi bus stop. From there, the Yukawa Residence can be reached within 10 minutes walk. Highlights: The Katsuro Taro Residence was where Katsura Taro, three time Japanese prime minister during the Meiji and Taisho periods, lived in during his younger days. It was relocated to its present location in 1909. The residence has several elegant tatami mat rooms and a garden which includes a stream channeled from the waterway. A pebble drain in front of a wash basin was constructed to produce delightful, bright sounds when water flows into it. Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 100yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Address: 1537 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan. Getting there: You can take bus and stop at Aibagawa Iriguchi bus stop. From there, the Yukawa Residence can be reached within 10 minutes walk. Highlights: the beautiful Yukawa Residence demonstrates splendidly how the Aiba Waterway was once used in daily life. At a section inside the house, stone steps lead down into the canal, where vegetables and tableware could be washed. In the bathroom, an opening in the floor allows direct entry into the canal for bathing, while surrounding wooden blinds provide privacy. 😊 The view of the garden was very nice and I was able to feel the rust and heal. Water from the canal is also channeled into the residence's garden, providing it with a nice pond.🤩 Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 100yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Address: 1537 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan. Getting there: The museum is about 8 minutes drive from the main Hagi Train station. Highlights: The Yoshida Shōin History Museum recollects key moments of Shoin's life through displays of human sized figures in different scenarios. Using wax figures, you can learn about the life of Shoin Yoshida from his birth to his death in the Ansei Purge. At the end of the exhibition, seven wax figures of the Prime Minister produced by Yamaguchi Prefecture were exhibited. From Hirobumi Ito to Eisaku Sato, the lineup was magnificent. 🤩 Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 500yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk