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Located on the delta of the Abu River facing the Sea of Japan, Hagi is a well preserved historic town, with its samurai heritage and beautiful Hagiyaki Pottery.

Visitors interested in Hagi’s rich past are advised to visit Hagi Museum.

Built in 2004, the museum is centered on the concept of “Hagiology.” Hagiology has many sub-themes such as nature, culture, history and so on, as Hagi is rich with all these elements and more. 

Within the museum, visitors can examine historic artifacts and view the displays.

As Hagi is home to many famous characters of Japanese history, such as Yoshida Shoin (a key player in shaping Japan’s future pre-Meiji Restoration), there are also displays about them here as well. And English information is available.

There is a gift shop within the museum with local souvenirs such as summer tangerine. Books about local historic figures as well as Hagi original items are available here.

In addition to the gift shop, there is a restaurant within the museum as well. Dishes include local Hagi meat and seafood entrees. 

Visitors with a sweet tooth may opt for the summer tangerine ice cream which is supposedly served only here.

Hagi Museum
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
Closed: Opened all year round except for a maintenance day in early September
Admission: 510 yen for adults
           310 yen for College, Senior High School and University Students
           100 yen for Elementary and Junior High School Students
          ***20% discounts for groups of over 20 people and for disabled people

With waves rolling along the beautiful white sand, Kikugahama Beach in Hagi Town of Yamaguchi Prefecture, it is a popular place for locals and visitors. From barbecuing to breathtaking sunsets, in the summertime, visitors can view local fireworks from the beaches of Kikugahama.

Kikugahama Beach is located at the foot of the Hagi Castle Ruins. Also nearby is Mount Shizuki, a local mountain with a height of 143 meters.

Access Information:
From Higashi-Hagi Station (about 2 km)
**on foot: about 30 minutes
**by bicycle: about 10 minutes
**Also can be accessed via “Maru Bus”

Visitors to the historic town of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture may wish to visit the Kumaya Art Museum.

The museum is actually located in a former salt merchant’s house, generating a nostalgic atmosphere.

Among the art pieces and antiques on display is Japan’s oldest piano, donated by the German doctor Von Siebold.

In addition, visitors will find ink paintings, calligraphy, tea ceremony artifacts, old coins and folding screens on display in the museum.
 

Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be closed on Tuesday) and during the New Year holidays
Admission: 700 yen

 

Hagiyaki Pottery (萩焼), the local pottery style of Hagi City, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is very well-known both in Japan and overseas. Hagiyaki’s techniques were brought to Japan from Korea in the early 1600’s.  During the Edo Period, Hagiyaki was very popular with its tea wares being highly praised at tea ceremonies.

One unique characteristic of Hagiyaki is the color of the items change over time.  It is said tea residuals enter the microscopic openings within the items causing the color change. Tea enthusiasts are particularly delighted by this.

Hagiyaki is popular even today.  Visitors to Hagi will find more stores around this old-fashioned town selling tea ware, cups and bowls of Hagiyaki.  There are museums here as well where visitors can learn more about Hagiyaki as well as places offering visitors a chance to try their hand to create their own Hagiyaki.

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