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Half-Day Sightseeing Schedule (Hagi)

1.　Meirin Gakusha

・Learn about the Hagi clan’s education system and the history of patriots from the late Edo period

2.　Hagi Castle Ruins & Shigetsu Park

・Stroll through the remains of the castle and the park that still retain the Edo-period atmosphere

3.　Castle Town Streets

・Walk through the preserved samurai residences and historical town layout

4.　Roadside Station Hagi Seamart

・Enjoy fresh seafood from Hagi Fishing Port and explore local ingredients and products

The city of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture flourished as a castle town of the Mori clan during the Edo period, and even today, the original town layout and samurai residences remain intact, making it a historical and cultural town.It is known as the birthplace of many patriots who supported the Meiji Restoration at the end of the Edo period, such as Shoin Yoshida and Shinsaku Takasugi.

The hometown of heroes who led and shaped the Meiji Restoration and the end of the samurai era

We offer a walking tour that takes you through the history of Japan, from the era when it was closed off from the world to its opening up and emergence onto the world stage. At Meirin Gakusha, which utilizes the site of a historic domain school, you can learn about the education of the Hagi clan and the history of the patriots of the late Edo period. By visiting Hagi Castle Ruins, Shigetsu Park, and the townscape of the castle town, which retain the atmosphere of the Edo period. Enjoy a sense of traveling through time.

Roadside Station Hagi Seamart

The scenery of the town remains unchanged, and seafood continues to be loved as ever. Adjacent to Hagi Fishing Port, Roadside Station Hagi Seamart is well-known for its fresh fish, and experiences with local ingredients and events with residents are also planned.