【Yamaguchi・Hagi】Hagi Castle Town Exploration

Hagi, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, brings you Japan as it once was: samurai residences, a feudal castle town, wonderful local flavors and crafts. Get ready to explore the Hagi City area and discover the past well preserved. Explore the area on 2-day tour, filled with cultural and scenic highlights.

Day 1
Arrive at Hagi (airplane, or train) rent a car
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Visit Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center, former school now museum
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Have lunch at the Center, or at Kimono Café
Visit Hagi Castle Town in the afternoon
Optional activities: kimono experience, rickshaw ride, green tea experience, rental bicycle, sightseeing boat tour
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Accommodation at Hagi Royal Intelligent Hotel or Hagi Honjin
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Day 2
Visit Unrinji Temple and Tokoji Temple
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In the afternoon: Shoka Sonjuku Academy, Shoin Shrine, Former Yukawa Residence
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Return rental car at Yamaguchi Ube Airport or Shin-Yamaguchi Station

Get away from city crowds, and dive deep into the hidden pool of history and spirituality in Hagi.
Explore the past and learn about Japan's history that Hagi is rich with.

With its striking castle town walls, and traditional atmosphere, this area offers plenty exciting optional activities.
You may, for example, stroll around in kimono, or take a sightseeing boat ride.

Hagi offers scenic walks all across town, they vary from Hagi castle ruins to serene and mysterious temple grounds. Local cuisine is exceptional, make sure you try it.