HAGI
Hagi (萩) (http://www.hagishi.com/) is one of Japan's most beautiful castle towns, with many old streets and residences that have survived untouched to the present day.
Located on the coast of the Sea of Japan in northwestern Yamaguchi, Hagi is also known as the birthplace of several Japanese statesmen who played important roles in Meiji Restoration, and hagi-yaki, a prized form of pottery.
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Understand Hagi
The first castle in Hagi was built by the Yoshimi clan. But it was not until 1608 when the Mori…
How To Get To Hagi
By plane
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (http://www.iwami.or.jp/airport/) has one flight per day from…
Get Around Hagi
The city center is on a delta between the Hashimoto River and the Matsumoto River. If you decide…
What To See In Hagi
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Castle Town
Keep an eye out for bent key (kaimagari 鍵曲) paths while wandering through…
What To Do In Hagi
Amidst all of the old samurai atmosphere, don't forget that Hagi is on the Sea of Japan —…
Money And Shopping In Hagi
Hagi-yaki (萩焼) is the local form of Japanese pottery and the top souvenir from a trip to Hagi. It…
What To Eat In Hagi
Kenran Beef (見蘭牛) is a local specialty. It has a fatty, well-marbled texture and tenderness. Most…
What To Drink In Hagi
Chonmage beer (チョンマゲビール) is a local brew. Hagi also has a few traditional sake factories, with…
Where To Sleep In Hagi
If you're planning to splurge on a traditional Japanese inn, Hagi is a great place to do it; the…
Where To Get Out In Hagi
Other cities in and around Yamaguchi prefecture include:
Shimonoseki - at the tip of Honshu
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