Hagi located within the province of Yamaguchi is a city that has been refer to as the City of the Samurai. This city was in its heyday during the Edo period around 1603-1867, it was consider the capital of the Mori Clan, one of the most powerful families at that time. By that time the nobles Mori ruled Yamaguchi City more than 250 years ago. It is not this name, if it was call “Choshu City”, it is say that it play an important role in the Meiji Restoration around 1868. At that time, there was not only the noble family members in the castle at that time. But still has a number of followers In the western part of the city, it lived and worked for samurai, artisans, and merchants.
This city is considered to be one of the cities that have survive a major natural disaster since the Edo period. Therefore, the current city plan that we see each other is a traditional city plan from the past. Some of the streets in the downtown area are beautifully lined with white walls from former samurai and merchants’ mansions. Imagine that the castle ruins were kept in the best condition possible. More importantly, the city has many interesting attractions that are open to visitors, such as the Kikuya Residence, the Kubota Residence, the Kido Takayoshi Residence. Hagi Museum, Kumaya Art Museum, Hagi Uragami Museum, Hakiyaki Pottery Museum, and more. Like that, coming for an overnight trip, soaking up the lungs can be quite leisurely.
Details of various attractions in Hagi City
Kikuya, Residence
This Kikuya mansion There is the Kikuya family who owns the mansion. Which was originally a samurai, if later turned into a business That has been praised by the people The Kikuya Mansion is the most outstanding of the old residences in the city. Which has beautiful building design and decoration It also has 350 years of history, and it is evidently a room that, when sliding the door, can go straight out to the garden outside.
The visit
Admission fee 520 yen
Opening hours 8: 30-17: 30 (last admission at 17:15 only)
Closed day December 31
2. Kubota Residence
The Kubota Mansion is own by a family that runs a kimono and sake business. It is regard as the third oldest mansion in the city. From the age of about 200 years, the house is spacious. There is a large kitchen. And there are rooms with tatami mats together, giving it a very traditional Japanese atmosphere. Each room is separat by a sliding door that can open and close together if you want to include a large room. In addition, the interior also exhibits old tools. Lanterns from the late Edo period around 1603-1867 to the beginning of the Meiji period, about 1868-1912.
The visit
Admission fee is 100 yen for Kubota Mansion.
300 yen Combination ticket to see 8 other mansions.
Opening hours 9: 00-17: 00
Closed days open everyday
3. Kidō Takayoshi, Residence
Kido-Takayoshi Mansion is the home of Kido Takayoshi, an influential Japanese statesman who help the country during the Meiji Restoration in 1868, so it can be said that this mansion is of great importance. Anyway When rank, it is place in two cities with an age that spans about 250 years. In the small garden of the mansion is highlight by a 300 year old pine tree.
The visit
Admission fee is 100 yen for Kubota Mansion.
300 yen Combination ticket to see 8 other mansions.
Opening hours 9: 00-17: 00
Closed days open everyday
museum
1. Hagi Museum
The Hagi Museum is consider a landmark of the city. Because the museum itself is very well design. Inside there is a three-dimensional plan of Hagi City, both past and present, which can be done in a very spectacular way As well as telling stories about the history of the famous local figure, Yoshida Shoin, there is also an exhibition on agriculture of the region. Marine life And geography More importantly, tourists are provid with subtitles in English as well.
The visit
Admission fee 510 yen
Opening hours 9: 00-17: 00 (last admission at 16:30)
Closed days open every day (except early September Which has no exact date)
2. Kumaya Art Museum
Kumaya Art Museum is not a very large museum. Inside, I can say that the various art fields are tightly integrated. Inside is decorate with an old barn. Reminiscent of the atmosphere of ancient times. There are also exhibitions of paintings, ink and calligraphy, tea cups, antiques, old coins, and the only piano import to Japan during the Edo period. Tell me the classic here.
The visit
Admission fee 700 yen
Opening hours 9: 00-17: 00
Closed days Closed on Mondays and New Year’s holidays
3. Hagi Uragami Museum
The Hagi-Urakami Museum is regard as the home of a wide variety of masterpieces. Within the exhibit, which showcases contemporary art attractions, including pottery, Hagi Yaki (Hagiyaki Pottery) of the name of a famous local as well as pictures Saudi Kiyoshi Inoue (ukiyo-e) , which it is. It is a picture that comes from carved wood, painted and stamped on paper, sure enough. If you go, Cody may have temporary exhibitions on occasion as well.
The visit
Admission fee 300 yen (excluding temporary exhibitions held on occasion)
Opening hours 9: 00-17: 00 (last admission at 16:30)
Close days Close on Mondays (If Monday is a national holiday, Tuesday will be close instead) and New Year’s holidays
4. Hakiyaki Pottery Museum
Hakiyaki Pottery Museum It is considered a small museum locate at the entrance of the remains. Hagi Castle on the second floor of a souvenir pottery shop. The interior has gathered the results. Hakiyaki pottery Most of the value comes from the year 1600 to be exhibited for those who are interested to see each other fully.
The visit
Admission fee 500 yen
Opening hours 9: 00-17: 00 (last admission at 16:30)
Closed days open everyday
Other interesting attractions
1. Hagi Castle Ruins
Former Hagi Castle Ruins Located in the present-day Shizuki Park area, at the northwestern tip of the city. The remains of the castle that remain today are not many. Which has only parts such as the moat, castle wall and the stone base of the castle But I can tell you that it is a very beautiful cherry blossom viewing spot in spring that I cannot miss.
The visit
Admission fee 210 yen
Hours of operation 8: 00-18: 00 (November-February open 8: 00-16: 30, March open 8: 30-18: 00)
Closed days open everyday
2. Enseiji, Temple
Enseiji Temple, I can tell you that it is a very unique temple and it is very difficult to find it nowadays. From the fact that within the territory of the temple both temples and shrines are combined in one place. This kind of temple style in the old days was common until Shinto and Buddhism were separated during the Meiji period. The design of the temple has changed. Thus, this temple is regarded as being left to be seen in a small number of Japan anyway. If you enter the temple, there will be a large movable stone lantern to withstand earthquakes. The first Prime Minister of Japan, Ito Hirobumi, was educated here when he was a child.
The visit
Admission fee 200 yen
Opening hours 8: 00-17: 00
Closed days open everyday
3. Kikugahama Beach
Kikugahama Beach is another popular tourist destination that many people come to this town often visit. The beautiful sandy beach is located at the end of Hagi Castle Ruins, where visitors can relax and enjoy the view of the sea and the beach, 143 meters away, is where Mount Tsusuki (Mount Shizuki) is said to have a great view.