This is a recommended spot in Hagi that I would recommend during your free time.

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  CAFE & GALLERYKurumayado Tenjuppei

  In a corner of the castle town of Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, there is a 200-year-old house from the Edo period transformed into a gallery and café. The establishment features a unique blend of traditional Japanese rooms from the Edo period and Western-style architecture from the Taisho period. The shop exhibits a variety of unique works throughout the year. In the café, you can also enjoy freshly baked scones.

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  CAFENagayamon Coffee shop

  This coffee shop is located in the Hijiwara district near the Matsumoto River which forms the triangular delta of Hagi City，Yamaguchi Prefecture. Situated within the premises of the Kogawa Residence Nagayamon, a Designated Cultural Property in Hagi, this coffee shop sources fresh green beans from coffee plantations worldwide. They roast and brew a variety of coffee ranging from light to dark roast—always offering 20 to 30 different options. The establishment serves as a gathering spot for local residents in the community.

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  PLEASURE BOATHagihakkei Yūransen

  Enjoy the scenic views of Hagi, surrounded by rivers and the sea, from a 'Sightseeing Boat Tour'. Departing from the Shigetsu Bridge near the ruins of Hagi Castle, the boat travels along the castle's moat, passing through Tokiwa Island and reaching the mainstream of the Hashimoto River. This approximately 40-minute round trip allows passengers to admire the homes of samurai families from the river. On clear days, you can enjoy views of the reproduced castle wall of Mt. Shigetsu, the tidal gate of Hagi Castle, and the picturesque Kikugahama beach with its white sands and green pines, all from open sea.

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  HISTORYHagi･Meirin Gakusha

  Meirin Gakusha, formerly known as Meirinkan, an important public school in the Chōshū domain during the Edo period, where many leaders and pioneers received their education.
  This historic site was home to an elementary school until recent years, where actual classes were conducted. The wooden school building has been designated as a registered Tangible Cultural Property by the government, and it has played a crucial role as the starting point for many individuals who went on to contribute to various fields. Renamed ‘Hagi Meirin Gakusha’, this venerable institution now carries the responsibility of passing on the ‘Hagi Story’ to the next generation of children and visitors to Hagi.

• This is a recommended spot in yamaguchi that I would recommend during your free time.

  

  TEMPLEThe Ruriko-ji

  The Ruriko-ji Pagoda, recognized as one of Japan's three great pagodas, is a national treasure. Built approximately 700 years ago during the Muromachi period by the samurai Ouchi clan, who ruled what is now Yamaguchi Prefecture, the pagoda showcases a unique beauty that harmonizes with the surrounding vegetation and autumn leaves as the seasons change. However, it is currently undergoing a comprehensive roof renovation, a rare event that occurs about once every 70 years, rendering it unseen until March 2026. The journey to Ruriko-ji from the city of Hagi takes about 80 minutes by bus. This bus can be accessed using the JR-WEST RAIL PASS.