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Explore Hagi City, a World Heritage site in Yamaguchi Prefecture, known for its samurai history, picturesque streets, and delicious seafood, all best experienced by bike.

2 days · 15 places · 6 experiences

Day 1 · 9 places · Hagi, Japan

Hagi's Historical & Culinary Highlights (Day 1)

“On the first day, we explored Hagi's historical sites and enjoyed its local cuisine, ending with a relaxing stay at a traditional inn.”

Experience · 1 place
Cycling through Hagi's Historic Streets
Rent a bike at the station and feel the good breeze as you cycle along roads lined with pine trees. It's the perfect way to explore Hagi, especially the World Heritage sites and the old town. The electric assistance makes it easy to get around, even up to the observation deck.
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Hagi Old Town
Historical landmark · Hagi
4.1Closed
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A charming hideaway tea room in the old city, perfect for relaxing with matcha and Japanese sweets. They offer matcha brewed by a tea ceremony teacher and serve local specialties like summer tangerine yōkan.
Hagi Castle Town, 1 Chome Gofukumachi, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0072, Japan
Summer tangerine pudding — This innovative pudding combines the sweetness of custard with the refreshing taste of Hagi's specialty summer tangerines. It's really delicious and goes incredibly well together.
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Shoka Sonjuku (Shoka Village School)
Historical landmark · Hagi
4.2Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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This is the historic school where Shoin Yoshida, an Edo period thinker, taught and produced talents like Hirobumi Ito and Shinsaku Takasugi. It's located inside Shoin Shrine and is a 5-minute bike ride from the station. You can also see the house where Shoin was imprisoned for trying to board a foreign ship.
Shokason Academy, 1537 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan
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Tokoji Temple
Buddhist temple · Hagi
4.2 (673)Open · until 5 PM
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A beautiful temple built by the lord of the Hagi domain, highly recommended by the bike hire shop owner. It's incredibly peaceful and quiet, like stepping into a painting, especially the framed view from inside. Don't miss the quiet graveyard in the far corner, which feels like entering a mysterious world. It's a little-known hidden gem.
Tokoji Temple, 1647 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Dining on Live Squid at Hagi-shinkai
You absolutely have to try the live squid here; it's an experience you can only get by the sea. The restaurant has an aquarium where you can see the squid before it's served. The sweetness of the squid is incredible, and it sticks to your mouth! Don't forget to try the fried squid head too – it's crispy, soft, and surprisingly delicious. It was such a good experience, I was truly surprised by the potential of squid!
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Hagi-shinkai Seafood Restaurant
Seafood restaurant · Hagi
4.0 (566)Open · until 2 PM
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A seafood restaurant where you can enjoy incredibly fresh, live squid, a specialty only available by the sea. They have an aquarium where you can see the squid before it's prepared. It's a must-visit for seafood lovers in Hagi.
Hagi Shinkai, 370-71 Hijiwara, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0025, Japan
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Katsura Taro's House
Historical landmark · Hagi
4.1Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
Former Residence of Katsura Taro, 73-2 Kawashima, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0031, Japan
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Hagi Old Town
Historical landmark · Hagi
4.1Closed
Creator's voice
A charming hideaway tea room in the old city, perfect for relaxing with matcha and Japanese sweets. They offer matcha brewed by a tea ceremony teacher and serve local specialties like summer tangerine yōkan.
Hagi Castle Town, 1 Chome Gofukumachi, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0072, Japan
- Summer tangerine pudding — This innovative pudding combines the sweetness of custard with the refreshing taste of Hagi's specialty summer tangerines. It's really delicious and goes incredibly well together.
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Kikuya-ke Garden
Historical landmark · Hagi
4.2Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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A beautiful garden at the Kikuya family residence, a historic building in Hagi. A historical writer, Shiba Ryotaro, noted the refined aesthetic sense of the people of Hagi here. It truly feels like the Edo period.
Kikuya Family Residence, 1 Chome-１ Gofukumachi, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0072, Japan
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Shinsaku Takasugi's House
Historical landmark · Hagi
3.9Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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The birthplace of Shinsaku Takasugi, a key figure in the Meiji Restoration known for his amazing energy and determination. Visiting his house makes you reflect on his 'act like lightning, make a storm decision' philosophy.
Birthplace of Takasugi Shinsaku, 23 Minamifuruhagimachi, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0077, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Hagi Sightseeing Boat Trip
40 minutes
Take a 40-minute boat trip to enjoy the scenery of Hagi from the water. I was lucky that the ship was leaving just in time! As you cruise, you'll hear about Yoshida Shoin's last words and feel his spirit still living on in the town. It's a lovely way to experience the history and the sea.
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Hagi Sightseeing Boat
Ferry service · Hagi
4.3 (459)
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Offers a 40-minute boat trip to explore Hagi from the water, providing historical commentary about figures like Yoshida Shoin.
Hagi Hakkei Sightseeing Cruise Pier, 122-1 Horiuchi, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0057, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Relaxing Matcha and Sweets in a Hideaway Tea Room
After exploring the old city, find a cafe that's still open, like this hideaway tea room. Enjoy matcha brewed by a tea ceremony teacher – it's excellent! Pair it with a summer tangerine yōkan for a truly luxurious and relaxing experience. The atmosphere is so welcoming and relaxing, it's the perfect end to a day of sightseeing.
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Hagi Old Town
Historical landmark · Hagi
4.1Closed
Creator's voice
A charming hideaway tea room in the old city, perfect for relaxing with matcha and Japanese sweets. They offer matcha brewed by a tea ceremony teacher and serve local specialties like summer tangerine yōkan.
Hagi Castle Town, 1 Chome Gofukumachi, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0072, Japan
Summer tangerine pudding — This innovative pudding combines the sweetness of custard with the refreshing taste of Hagi's specialty summer tangerines. It's really delicious and goes incredibly well together.
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Traditional Japanese Inn Tomoe
Hotel · Hagi
4.2
Relaxed inn offering a restaurant, gardens & a communal bathhouse with hot spring water.
Hagi no Yado Tomoe, 608-53 Hijiwara, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0025, Japan
- Garden view room — A room with a beautiful view of the garden, perfect for soaking up the relaxed atmosphere of Hagi.
- Sake tasting set — A fun sake tasting set offered at dinner, where you can guess the different sakes without looking.
- Salty hot spring — The hot springs here are uniquely salty because the inn is located near the sea. It's a distinctive and relaxing experience.
- Yamaguchi Prefecture Wagyu beef — Incredible Wagyu beef from Yamaguchi Prefecture, beautifully marbled and evenly distributed. The sweetness of the fat spreads beautifully in your mouth, making it an unforgettable part of the ryokan dinner experience.

Day 2 · 5 places · Hagi, Japan

Hagi's Coastal Wonders & Seafood Delights (Day 2)

“For the second day, we focused on Hagi's beautiful coast, fresh seafood, and unique natural spots.”

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Roadside Station Hagi Sea Mart
Toll road rest stop · Hagi
3.9 (1,128)Open · until 6 PM
Roadside Station Hagi Seamart, 4160-61 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan
- Fresh orange juice — Delicious fresh orange juice made from Hagi's summer tangerines. It has a pleasant green smell that I really like.
- Fugu sashimi · ¥1200 — High-quality, thinly sliced puffer fish sashimi available for only 1,200 yen. You can buy it and eat it right after, and it's truly delicious – the best fugu sashimi!
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Hagi Reverberatory Furnace
Historical place · Hagi
3.6 (1,791)Closed
Industrial heritage site with remains of an 1800s furnace used for melting metal & casting cannons.
Hagi Reverberatory Furnace, 4897-7 Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Sea Urchin Rice at Iso-Man by Myojin Pond
Head to Iso-Man, right in front of Myojin Pond, for what's supposed to be delicious food. I came here specifically for the sea urchin rice, and it did not disappoint! It's sweet and smooth, with a taste beyond words. It's truly delicious and the best sea urchin rice I've had.
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Iso-Man
restaurant · Hagi
Hagi is a coastal city in Japan. The ruins of Hagi Castle sit in Shizuki Park, known for its spring cherry blossoms and the forested slopes of Mt. Shizuki. Nearby is Kikugahama beach. The Castle Town area’s narrow streets are lined with samurai-era residences. Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and ceramics are on display at the Hagi Uragami Museum. Farther east, Tōkō-ji Temple is known for its collection of stone lanterns.
Hagi, Yamaguchi, Japan
Sea urchin rice — Sweet and smooth sea urchin rice, with a taste that is beyond words. It's truly delicious and the best I've had.
Experience · 1 place
Feeding Fish at Myojin Pond
Buy some bread crusts and head to Myojin Pond, also known as a 'natural aquarium' because it's connected to the sea and home to many species of fish. The fish are very eager and will even try to steal the bread bag! It's a fun and mysterious place to interact with nature.
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Myojin Pond
Lake · Matsumoto
4.6 (1,431)
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A mysterious pond connected to the sea, known as a 'natural aquarium' due to its diverse species of fish. You can feed the fish with bread crusts. There's also a nearby mysterious place where a cool breeze blows through rock gaps even in summer.
Myojin Pond, Azumi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-1520, Japan
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Kasayama Summit Observation Deck
Observation deck · Hagi
4.2 (607)Closed · opens tomorrow 10 AM
Volcano with views of the sea, deep crater, walkways & pond with striking camellia grove.
Mt. Kasayama Observatory 笠山山頂展望台, Chinto, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0011, Japan

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Hagi Castle Town Cafe
Historical landmark · Hagi
4.1Closed
Creator's voice
A charming hideaway tea room in the old city, perfect for relaxing with matcha and Japanese sweets. They offer matcha brewed by a tea ceremony teacher and serve local specialties like summer tangerine yōkan.
Hagi Castle Town, 1 Chome Gofukumachi, Hagi, Yamaguchi 758-0072, Japan

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