Hagi Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

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Hagi Uragami Museum

Address: 586-1 Hiyakomachi, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0074, Japan. Getting there: You can take bus and stop at Hagi Bus Centre. From there, the museum can be reached within 12 minutes walk. Highlights: The Hagi Uragami Museum is housed in a modern building. The Hagi Uragami Museum was founded in 1996 to preserve and exhibit a splendid collection of oriental arts donated by Hagi-born entrepreneur Toshiro Uragami. It showcases interesting contemporary art and good permanent collections of Hagiyaki Pottery and ukiyo-e. There are also temporary exhibitions on varying themes being hosted. Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily, closed on Monday Admission fee: 300yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Sakura of Abandoned Castle

#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.

Tokoji Temple

Address: 1647 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan. Getting there: Tokoji stands about two kilometers southeast of Higashi-Hagi Station. By bicycle it can be reached in about 10-15 minutes slightly uphill, while on foot it takes about 30 minutes. Highlights: Tokoji Temple was founded in 1691 and belongs to the Obaku school of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Its beautiful wooden temple buildings stand within the tranquil woods east of downtown Hagi, offering visitors a moment of serenity. Behind the temple buildings lies the graveyard of half of the Mori daimyo (feudal lords), who governed from Hagi during the Edo Period. The odd numbered daimyo in the succession of Mori lords were buried here, while the first and the even numbered lords were buried at Daishoin Temple. 😬 Opening hours: 8.30am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 300yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Kumaya Art Museum

Address: : Japan, 758-0052 Yamaguchi, Hagi, Imauonotanamachi, 47 Getting there: It is around 8 minutes drive from the main Hagi train station. Highlights: The Kumaya Art museum consists of several old storehouses, which lend it a nostalgic atmosphere. Exhibits include ink paintings and calligraphy, tea bowls, antiques, folding screens, old coins, and the only piano brought into Japan during the Edo Period. The garden is also wonderful, but you can also leisurely appreciate masterpieces such as Siebold's gifts such as Japan's oldest piano and glassware, the 11th generation of musicians, black tea bowls, and old bush clover. Opening hours: 9am to 4pm on Tuesday and Saturday #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Daishoin Temple

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