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Located in the Northern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, the westernmost part of Honshu, and surrounded by Sea of Japan on 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.

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■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 also cafes, Souvenirs shops, kimono rental shops, etc., which are 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.
It is offered at several stores in Hagi City, and offers the store's Original Menu.

・ 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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