The former Museums has been reopened as the "Koedo Torippu Museum" where you can experience "making", "tasting" and "knowing". In addition to an exhibition corner that introduces the history and culture of Otaki's business, which flourished as a Castle Town, there is also a simple craft experience and a café corner. Please stop by when strolling around the Castle Town. https://koedotrip.studio.site//

The hot days continue, and there are few people for the purpose of walking around the Castle Town ... In the summer, Kitsuki enjoys marine sports, the campsite is crowded, and the Castle Town is a little Vacation. Meanwhile, I was also and curious about how hot it was, and in the morning ... Even though it was cool, I took a walk around the town at 33 degrees Celsius. Today, I'm posting with a slightly rough feeling. Tea shop to cool off, flower shop with flowers in the heat of the past few days ... And such? If you walk a little, you can stop by the ice cream shop of your grandmother, who is over 90 years old, and if you take a peek at the shared kitchen space with House guests, Shokudo if you look at it, the daily lunch is an omelet 💚. The heat was terrible, but it was good to see all kinds of people, and it was good to see good things such as a nostalgic mailbox that had been repainted beautifully before I knew it. I will post it separately to everyone. Please be careful of this heat.

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Yamaguchi Prefecture Hagi City (Hagishi) Tourism Association. Located in the Northern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, the westernmost part of Honshu, and surrounded by mountains on Sea of Japan one side and mountains on the three sides, Hagi City is dotted with history, culture, and Nature "Otakara" throughout the city, making it look like a large Museum without a roof. With this Account, we will deliver the charm of Hagi City to everyone. Thank you very much! ■Transportation Access to Hagi Downtown, Yamaguchi Prefecture 【Access by plane】 ・Haneda Airports ~ Yamaguchi Ube Airport Approximately 1 hour 35 minutes Yamaguchi Ube Airports ~ Hagi City Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (Shared Taxi) / Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes ~ 2 hours (Bus) ・Haneda Airports~Hagi/Iwami Airports about 1 hour 20 minutes Hagi / Iwami Airports ~ Hagi City Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes (Shared Taxi) / Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes (Bus / Train) 【Access by rail】 ・Tokyo ~ Shinyamaguchi Station Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes ・Osaka ~ Shinyamaguchi Station about 2 hours ・Hiroshima ~ Shinyamaguchi Station about 30 minutes ・Fukuoka ~ Shinyamaguchi Station about 40 minutes Shinyamaguchi Station ~ Hagi City Approx. 1 hour ~ 1 hour 30 minutes (bus) 【Access by car】 Via Chugoku Expressway Mine-Higashi JCT, "Ogori Hagi Road (free)" Edo I.C ~ Hagi city about 20 minutes [Highway Bus] Tokyo ~ Hagi Bus Center about 14 hours 40 minutes ■Basic Information of Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Hagi City has a population of about 40,000 people (as of May 2025) and a total area of 698.31 square kilometers, which is about 11.4% of the prefecture's land area. In 2005 (Heisei 17), 1 city, 2 towns and 4 villages were merged, and it continues to the present. It is positioned as one of the one of the most agricultural, forestry, and water industry areas in the prefecture, and Agricultural products such as Koshihikari rice, agricultural products such as "Senshidai radish" and "Yamaguchi abu tomato", and water products such as "Hagi no Setsuki Aji", "Hagi no Mafugu", and "Susami Koto Squid" are Hagi brand products. In addition, in Heisei 27 (Heisei 27) (2015), the five assets of the Hagi Reverberatory Furnace, the ruins of the Ebisugahana Shipyard, the Oitayama Tatara Iron and Steel Ruins, the Shoka-sonjuku Academy, and the Hagi Castle Town were registered as World Heritage Sites "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution ~Iron and Steelmaking, Shipbuilding, Coal Industry~". ■History of Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Hagi City developed as a Castle Town about 400 years ago when Terumoto Mōri built Hagi Castle. The appearance of the Castle Town has been inherited to this day, and it is still a "town where maps from the Edo period can be used as they are". In addition, at the end of the Bakumatsu period, it produced many aspirants of the Meiji Restoration, such as Yoshida Shoin, Kido Takayoshi, Shinsaku Takasugi, and Ito Hirobumi. ■Recommended Sightseeing spots in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture ・Hagi Meirin Gakusha School It is a tourist facilities that was born through the renovation and maintenance of one of the largest wooden school buildings in Japan, which was once used as an elementary school. The retro exterior, classrooms, corridors, and stairs are recommended for photo Spot. In addition to the World Heritage Visitor Center, there is a Tourist Information Center, a bus stop, and bicycle rental (accepted at the Hagi Tourist Information Center) nearby, making it an ideal starting point for sightseeing in Hagi. ・Hagi Castle Town Registered as a World Heritage Site, Hagi Castle Town retains the quaint townscape of the Edo period. Scattered places related to Shinsaku Takasugi and Kido Takayoshi are scattered. Spot is unbearable for history buffs. There are cafes, Souvenirs shops, kimono rental shops, etc., so it is also recommended for sightseeing. Summer oranges peeking out from the white walls and earthen walls are a characteristic of Hagi Castle Town. ・Shoin Shrine A shrine dedicated to the passionate leader Yoshida Shoin. It is deeply believed as the god of learning, and is crowded with many students taking exams. The Precincts are dotted with historical sites related to Shoin, such as the Shoka-sonjuku Academy, which produced many Restoration warriors, and the Yoshida Shoin Prisoner Old House. ・Susa Hornfels It takes about 50 minutes by car from Hagi Downtown. Susa Hornfels was born under the influence of magma heat about 1,500 years ago. The striped cliff is a stratum of sand and mud that accumulated on the seabed when the Sea of Sea of Japan was formed. Thereare is powerful when the waves splash up. ・Unrin Temple (Cat Temple) It takes about 30 minutes by car from Hagi Downtown. The Precincts, which is popularly called Temple cats, is full of Temple cats must see cat lovers, including cat figurines of various sizes, cat fortunes, cat charms, cat ema, and cat . ■Gourmet and specialty products of Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 【Gourmet】 ・Choshu seafood mabushi "If you eat Hagi's fish, you can't eat other fish." Popular from inside and outside the city, "Choshu Seafood Mabushi" is a blissful cup where you can luxuriously enjoy Hagi's proud fish. You can enjoy three taste changes like a hitsumabushi. Several stores in Hagi City offer Original menus. ・ More and more The people of Yamaguchi Prefecture love the "Dondon" of Udon noodles. It is characterized by soft and fluffy noodles and sweet ~ dashi, and the speed of delivery is so fast that it is often featured on TV. The heaping amount of green onions on the desk is all-you-can-eat! Udon noodles are accompanied by Hagi's Local cuisine, Wakame Musubi, which is a standard. 【Specialty】 ・Baked kamaboko Choshu Specialties Hagi no Kamaboko that was presented to the Tokugawa Shogun family as a national souvenir. Gari, as the name suggests, is slowly roasted from the bottom of the board over a long flame to create a unique plump texture and glossy skin. If you take a bite, your image of kamaboko will surely change! ・Summer oranges Summer oranges are designed not only for trees, but also for manholes and exterior lights, blending into the town of Hagi. Taking advantage of the sweet and sour flavor, it is processing into various products such as soft serve ice cream, juice, marmalade, and sweets. Souvenirs are also recommended. ■Events and festivals in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture ・Hagiyaki Festival 【Held in date: early May】 Boasting a history and tradition of more than 400 years, Hagi ware is characterized by its soft and rustic Texture/character, and is highly prized among tea people as "Ichiraku Nihagi Sankaratsu". The Hagiyaki Festival is an Events where you can meet your favorite vessels while touring kilns, stores, Special venues, etc., with the entire town as a venue. ・Hagi Buddhist lantern festival [Held in time: Pick-up fire August 13, Sending fire Tokoji Temple August 15] It is also a summer tradition of Hagi, Hagi Buddhist lantern festival. In order to mourn the Bodhi of Hagi Lord Mori clan (Mori-shi), 603 stone lanterns are lit in the tomb of Daishoin and about 500 in the Toko Temple, creating a fantastic and ethereal world Unfolds. ・Kimono Week in Hagi 【Held in: October ~ November】 If you walk in a kimono in the town of Hagi, which was selected as the "First National Grand Prix of the Kimono City Grand Prix", you will feel as if you have traveled back in time! Thereare during the period, there are various projects to enjoy in kimonos, such as photo shoots, photo gifts, and workshops for making Japanese accessories. ・ Old chicks under Hagi Castle 【Held in: February 3rd ~ April 3rd】 Approximately 1,200 chicks that have been carefully passed down from the Edo period to the present day will be exhibited at cultural property facilities, and glittering hina decorations will decorate Hagi in early Spring. In Hagi, it is customary to celebrate the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on 4/3 even after the new calendar, and on the last day, 4/3, a shedding chick is held in the Aiba River (around the former Yukawa residence) in hopes of healthy growth and disease-free life for children. Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is full of many "Otakara" such as rich ingredients and traditional crafts, as well as beautiful Nature history, culture, and Four Seasons. The warm spirit of hospitality is also one of the "otakara". 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Around Ogaki Castle 2-52 Kakumachi, Ogaki-shi, Gifu Prefecture It is said to have been founded in the 4th year of astronomy (1535). At the Battle of Sekigahara, it became the headquarters of the Western Army. The elegant four-story Castle Keep overlooks Gifu Castle and Mt. Ibuki

Today, we will take a walk ☔ around the rainy Castle Town Kitsuki The rainy season has begun, and there is a heavy rain warning today. In the meantime, I guided a small group customer from Australia and took a walk in the rain in the Kitadai Samurai Residence Street. Here are just a few places you can enjoy on a rainy day. Please take a look at the scenery that can only be seen in Kitsuki City, and can only be seen on rainy days. 【Isoya Residence】The culture of hospitality seen in the Lord's resting place At the top of the slope of the accounting hall is the "Rakujutei" of the imperial residence set up as a resting place for the lords. Three of the rooms, the entrance room, the guest room, and the tea room, still remain as the Isoya residence. The architecture was built in the thirteenth year of culture (1816). After that, Kato Yogoemon, who became the owner, repeatedly expanded and renovated it, and it took its current form. Just as the role of Rakujutei was "rest", "healing" hospitality is prepared everywhere in the mansion. The garden is the best representation of this. The view of the garden, which can be seen from every room in the mansion, shows the Commitment and care of this mansion. Each window frame reflects a different garden scene, and the stylish arrangements extend to the hand water bowls and Ranma. The location of the paving stones placed in the garden, the arrangement and type of trees that have been fully calculated. Throughout the mansion, there is a profound spirit that speaks to us over the past 200 years. 【Isoya Residence】 〒873-0001 大分県杵築市杵築211-1 TEL 0978-63-1488 business hours 10:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) Closed Year-end and New Year holidays Entrance Fees Individuals: Adults 300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 150 yen Groups: Adults 240 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 120 yen