Fun things to do in Hagi: 31 fun attractions and activities

A very tranquil ancient town perfect for leisurely walks and admiring the marks left by old times. We happened to encounter a beautiful sunset on the day we went there, with orange clouds filling the entire sky, making these alleyways even more tranquil and elegant... I hope to visit here again next time and stay a bit longer to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

A town that is absolutely worth a visit if you are interested in the Japanese culture and history. It is actually a museum in real life.

Great it shows the culture and ethics of Japan

It has a unique atmosphere but it's a wide area with mostly residential houses so there is very little to do. Easier to explore by bicycle than on foot probably.

Not worth a visit. Compare with other "Old town" with tea houses and snack shops. Absolutely waste of my time.

A sleepy quiet castle town. Not much to see but the atmosphere is great.

Fabulous! Old town and its silence. Deserves visiting!

Motivated by a video released by Fujifilm, my wife and I traveled 2.5 hours from Okayama to Hagi City. One of the main purposes of the trip was to visit Tokoji Temple. The temple was in a quite original condition, with little painting, maintenance, refurbishment work done to it. However, it did deserve some of the work to preserve it for the future generations. The gardens also needed redesigning and upgrading to make them tidier and more beautuful. The graveyard area was awesome, unique, and impressive, making us feel it worthy to take the trip on such a cold, windy, rainy day.

Beautiful quiet temple a walk up from the Academy. 300yen entrance. There is a lantern-filled graveyard for old retainers at the rear.

Amazing temple! Old gates and main hall magnificent but be sure to visit the noble cemetery out the back - eerie atmosphere. 300 yen.

Must visit. No tourist. Very clean and peaceful

Such a hauntingly beautiful and serene location. One of the most memorable places I have ever been. What a wonderful town and experience.

Better than shoin shrine, near this place. Can feel quiet dignity from Mouri family graveyard.

Magical

It is an important part world heritage of modernization and industrialization of Japan... From here iron or steal industry march on...

The first reverberatory furnace in Japan, constructed by The Saga clan. Construction began in 1850 based on a translation of Huguenin’s text. This place will be more beautiful in spring season. Its surrounded by sakura trees.

It is a nice garden, with nice trees, and tree roots next to the steps up, but I was not excited to see an old chimney that is a copy of a copy of a British furnace, that did not work. When I stop there again (at the convenience store below for coffee on the way vack from Abu Road Station and pool, or Kyogahama surfing beach, both highly recommended) I will check to see if there is sea view which, like the roots, will interest me more than the old chimney.

Can feel youthful power of Japan industrialization.

World heritage, worth learning

The furnace is well preserved, but not too interesting in itself. What makes it worthwhile to visit is the whole story around it, how the feudal people of the area attempted first steps at industrialization with incomplete plans.

(Translated by Google) I went sightseeing on a public holiday to visit the Hagi Reverberatory Furnace, a World Heritage Site in Hagi! When I saw it in person, it was just as huge as rumored! It's a relic of a Western-style metal melting furnace, with only the chimney remaining. It stands on a small hill, and combined with its historical background, it left quite an impressive and impactful impression. When I think of it as a place symbolizing the trial and error of science and technology at the end of the Edo period, I'm deeply moved by the passion of the patriots of the time. You can take your time exploring the site for free (9:00am - 5:00pm), so it's a spot I especially recommend for history buffs! (Original) 萩の世界遺産「萩反射炉」を祝日に観光で訪問しました！ 実際に見てみると、噂に違わずかなり大きい！西洋式の金属溶解炉の煙突部分が残っている遺構ですが、小高い丘の上に建っていて、その歴史的な背景と相まってかなりの迫力とインパクトがありました。幕末の科学技術への試行錯誤を象徴している場所だと思うと、当時の志士たちの熱意を感じるようで感動します。 無料でゆっくり見学でき、（9:00〜17:00）、歴史好きには特におすすめのスポットです！

We visited Kikugahama beach just after obon holiday in 2025. It was amazing experience to swim in this beach. The water is very clear. The beach is very popular. There are some shops beside the beach where one can easily buy drinks and swimming materials as well. We 3 from Bangladesh enjoyed a lot. Some high school students from Ogori talked with us, swim along with us and it was very memoriable day for us. The beach is very clear and beautiful. Recommended for summer swimming. #HAGI

We had a great time here in late July. The locals were very gracious and welcoming to us. Yamaguchi prefecture is hot in the summertime, and this awesome beach was a treat.

Kikugahama beach is cool with few fishermen and swimmers. Water was crystal clear and some jellyfish were visible. The waves were pretty awesome and funny to play with. We went in early July and there were very few people on the beach. We stayed over in a nearby hotel and the sound of water waves the whole night was a marvelous experience to have.

Not white sands. If you want white sands, drive to Tsunoshima Ohama Beach instead

Beautiful sandy beach. Parking lot with public toilet facilities is just a minute away.

Nice beach overall. Not so crowded, safe for swimming, and quite clean (can be better tho). The only minus was there's no changing rooms in sight (atleast the free one, during peak seasons)

We went in winter but cant wait to see it in summer. Clean beach with golden sand and clear waters!

The restored redoubts and moat of ancient Hagi Castle. Some shops selling a wide selection of Hagi Yaki Pottery in front. A nice walk with a somewhat spooky inner sanctum shrine. Definitely worth a visit when in Hagi.

A nice, quite secluded place. Very few locals around. A bicycle-riding postman, some fishermen fishing from the stone jetty on the beach. The streets and buildings seem frozen in time from the old feudal days. Most seem old and original. A must-go-to town for lovers of old Japan. The Hagi Castle ruins are just big rock walls. But pretty impressive even without the old castle. Very accessible by highway bus from Shin Yamaguchi station.

Quite beautiful in spring and a large castle ground where people even come to practice some sports drills. Note that the castle has been destroyed and removed, leaving only the grounds. There's also a shrine built here. There is a small fee (about 300 yen) to enter.

Lovely place to when cherry blossoms are in bloom.

Escape into nature and history in this large and peaceful park on the edge of the city. You can hike a small hill to the ruins at the top, wander around a large pond and watch the ducks, admire old stone walls and huts, or visit an old shrine.

Can enjoy quiet historical imagination of Japanese castle. Main castle tower is no more, but it is worth visiting to feel atmospheres.

It's a nice hike up the hill if you take a few breaks.

JICA Helps me to visit this historical place... Where the roots of modern Japan lies... The legendary history of industrialization of Japan may encourage youth from any part of the world... The got facilities to have English translator from JICA...

Visited with a friend, had fun. Wooden floor, we were given special indoor slippers to wear. Very japanese environment with a lot of history.

There’s near bus station and information centre, the services of staff is great, they will help to keep your luggage. There’re souvenir shop, restaurant and cafe there. I recommend this is the first place to be visit if you come by bus.

Very modern and interesting visitor center. You can learn a lot about local history there, information displayed in English and lots of multimedia devices. Perfect place to start your experience of Hagi. Also with a tourist information center, a Cafe and restaurant.

Getting about the ‘Five Young Men’ from Chosu who travelled to United Kingdom in 1863. They were determined to build a new Japan based firmly upon an industrial economy.

Beautiful architecture building. Visited yesterday during Hinamatsuri, and the dolls were displayed. Only 2 buildings are open for public, the first one is free, but you have to pay about ¥300 to enter the second building.

Very interesting 'living' museum and must do if your in Hagi, the first building is free to enter and contains an information Center, the second building costs to enter so I didn't go but the first building had good info in English about the buildings history which is a part of the Hagi Castle history and local geology plus the car park is a good price to leave your car at and walk to the old samurai area and pottery shops.

Well, it's mostly just the foundation stones. But the view from the wall on the Bay side is good.

A nice quiet park with some ruins. It can be exceptionally great for hanami, but kinda normal during other times. You can feed the Koi fishess there, unless the swarm of pigeons, which somehow only gathers there got on your feeds first xD

Place to spend family time. You can spend atleast half of the day here. Gentle bridge from adjacent sea will relief your monotony if you can find such place within the premise. Bird's songs will give you joy while you are resting under different old trees.

Good views of the sea, and a all the things you expect on a castle ruins - cats, stone foundations to climb up, and a garden.

A good walk, nice views

A small and beautiful park

Beautiful park with a postcard worthy scene. Has a large field and a play area for kids. Picnic tables are available for use and there's also a small coffee shop on site. Be careful of the hawks flying over your area is you have food! A hawk swooped in to grab food from our picnic table! Plenty of parking available.

Was here in 2006. The scenery is still as beautiful as my memory. The sea, mountains, padi fields, the windmill and the garden maze are just so picturesque. Picnic tables plenty if not the inviting grassy grounds will also do. Heard from the the keepers that when the fog could be so thick that it is only 2m visibility.

Another quiet but beautiful place. There is a campground. We plan to come back and camp during the cooler weather.

Amazing view and great place to relax or meditate. Great field for picnic. Get the ice cream on the local shop there, is very good.

This camp site is overlooking the ocean. Unfortunately there is no access for camper vans, so we needed to stay on the big parking lot. The toilet facilities are brand new and there is hand sanitizer provided as well.

Great place to camp, bbq, play, and explore. View is breathtaking. Recommend eating at Country Kitchen.

A wide space for kids to running around and play. And they also have tables for picnic.

A cobalt blue pond, fresh trout, and limestone caves nearby to explore. Super pristine and clear water. You can see clearly to the pond's bottom, as though it were made of perfectly clear glass. Its waters are used for irrigation and drinking, and also for the nearby trout farm. There is a trout farm just next to the pond. I guest the house is the trout farm’s owner.

Went on a weekday afternoon, and we had the place all to ourselves. Very nice and serene place. Sat by the pond for a few minutes and took pictures. Worth the extra 15min drive from Akiyoshido Cave if you have the time to spare. Bring bug spray!

This was a fun and unique experience. From the constant cool breeze that reminds you that you're not in Tokyo any more, to the crystal clear fresh spring water, which was very cold, to the beautifully taken care of fish farm. For a small fee you can rent a fishing pole, bait and catch the fish in the main pond. The best part, you can take it to the small restaurant and they will clean, prep and cook your catch. Now...the sunrise at the kids playground on the other hand...

Bring bottles of your own or buy their souvenir bottles at the gift shop for about $300 yen/bottle. The water is pure enough to drink straight out of it.

Absolutely beautiful, and they have the water in tap to fill up bottles. You could spend 20-40 mins here.

The place is so beautiful and the clear water in the pond just attract my eyes. crystal clear ..The place is believed to be powerful. I had fishing at a nearby fish farm too. Enjoy full

Very cool spot. I got there early in the morning and had the place to myself

Recommend a small Shop beside this point

(Translated by Google) 2025.06.29 Visited for sightseeing. Admission fee is 100 yen. You can only see the rooms from outside. Wouldn't it be better to make it free? It is unavoidable that it costs money to preserve and restore cultural properties, but I feel a little annoyed that they charge a little bit here and there for things like the city parking lot and the Kido residence. (Original) 2025.06.29 観光にて訪問。入場料100円。 屋外から部屋を見るだけのスタイル。 無料にしても良いのでは？ 文化財の保全、修復なとにお金がかかるのは仕方ないとしても、市営駐車場、木戸邸などちょこちょことお金を徴収するスタイルは若干嫌らしさを感じる。

(Translated by Google) 2025/5/2 Birthplace of Takasugi Shinsaku Admission fee 100 yen. I used to hate Japanese history, but now that I'm a free man, I'm a little interested. We were told to refrain from talking because residents live here. The building is not open to the public because residents live there. Just look around the outside of the building without making any noise. It's moving to think about the beginning of the story of the Meiji Restoration by the sonno joi patriots at the end of the Edo period. Takasugi Shinsaku was born on September 27, 1839 (Tenpo 10). He founded various units such as Choshu samurai, sonno joi patriots, and the Kiheitai, and directed the Choshu domain toward the movement to overthrow the shogunate. Takasugi Shinsaku died of pulmonary tuberculosis while recuperating in Sakurayama, Shimonoseki City on May 17, 1867 (Keio 3), before the overthrow of the shogunate. He was only 27 years old when he died. Five months after Takasugi Shinsaku's death, the 15th shogun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu, returned power to the Imperial Court by "restoring political power to the Emperor," and politics shifted from the Edo Shogunate, which had lasted for 260 years, to the Imperial Court. It feels as though Choshu's dominance has been maintained since the Meiji Restoration, through the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras. (Original) 2025/5/2高杉晋作誕生地 入館料100円。自分は日本史は嫌いだったが、自由人になれて少し興味が出てきた。 住民が住んでいるので、会話は控えるようにと言われていた。建物は住民が住んでいるので開放してない。がやがやせずに建物の外回りだけを見学だ。 幕末尊王攘夷の志士達の明治維新胎動の物語の始まりを思うと感慨深い。 高杉晋作（たかすぎ しんさく）は1839年(天保10年)9月27日に生まれた。長州藩士、尊王攘夷派志士、奇兵隊などの諸隊を創設し長州藩を倒幕運動に方向付けた。 高杉晋作は倒幕前の1867年(慶応3年)5月17日、下関市桜山で療養中肺結核で死去した。享年27歳の若さだ。 高杉晋作が死去して5ヶ月後に15代目将軍徳川慶喜は政権を朝廷に返還する「大政奉還」を行い260年続いた江戸幕府から朝廷に政治は移った。 明治、大正、昭和、平成、令和と長州の天下は明治維新から維持されているように感じる。

(Translated by Google) Shinsaku-kun's house. It's really close to Katsura-kun's house. When I think that the Meiji Restoration really started in such a small castle town on the edge of Honshu, I'm deeply moved by the incredible passion of the people at that time. (Original) 晋作君の家。桂君の家の家からめちゃくちゃ近い。本当にこんな小さな本州の端にある城下町から明治維新の火がついたのかと思うと当時の人間の熱量って半端なかったんだろなと感慨深い。

(Translated by Google) Speaking of Hagi, this person comes to mind. It is the birthplace of the famous Takasugi Shinsaku. The area is not that large. Hagi is home to many great men who influenced Japan. If you visit, you will understand why. (Original) 萩と言えばこの人物 言わずと知れた高杉晋作の誕生地 中はそれほど広くない 萩には、日本を動かした傑物が何人もいる 実際に訪れると、その理由がなんとなく分かるような気がする

(Translated by Google) You can't go inside, but you can view it from outside for 100 yen 💡 I went in while I was walking around 🙋 (Original) 室内に上がる事は出来ませんが 100円で外から見ることができます💡 散策中に入ってみました🙋

(Translated by Google) I had a look around from the outside. There were beautiful flower arrangements in two places. It was only 100 yen, which is too cheap! It looks like it would be a lot of work to maintain, so I would donate more if they provided a donation box. The receptionist was also very kind. Thank you! (Original) 外からですが見学させていただきました。２箇所ほど、綺麗なお花が生けてありました。 100円で良いとの事で、安すぎませんか！ お手入れも大変そうですし、募金箱を用意してくれたら、もっと寄付するのにな…と思いました。 受付の方も親切でした。 ありがとうございました！

This place is a natural aquarium🐟🐡 you will see stingray, puffer fish, tai fish etc in this pond. Its water is mixed with saltwater and fresh water so it is a pond but you can still see fish from the ocean. It is certified as Japanese Geo park. If your kids likes fish, must visit😙 Oh btw, watch out the birds there!

Very unique experience with so many birds flying overhead that you can feed. The shrine nearby is also very beautiful and makes for some picturesque views of the pond. Overall highly recommend the experience.

Lovely, fet the fish or eagle...I want come back...

It was the first time we saw so many sea eagles flying just a few feet above us. It was magnificent.

Beautiful pond with big birds and jumping fish.

A flock of eagles flying around the pond!!! AMAZING

Amazing pond that must be connected to sea water because there were saltwater fish including some sort of ray.

The house itself had not much to see, however the museum next door had lot of concise information about Hirobumi’s success story. I wish there were more panels and explanations in English therefore the 4 star.

This is a great old Japanese house. The information about Hirobumi was mostly in Japanese, but the house and gardens were very nice when I visited.

Historical place

(Translated by Google) 🏣Oaza Tsubakihigashi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 🅿️🚗... Yes. 🚌...Get off at Shoin Shrine-mae and walk for about 5 minutes * Opening hours 9:00-17:00 Admission fee 100 yen * 1885 first generation Becomes Prime Minister. * The former residence of Hirobumi Ito is a one-story thatched roof, with a total floor space of 29 tsubo, and an attached building including a toilet and bathroom. The rooms in the house were one 6-tatami room, one five-and-a-half tatami room, one four-and-a-half tatami room, three three-tatami rooms, one two-tatami room, and a dirt floor at the entrance. The area is 393.39 m2. This building was the residence of ``Ito Naoemon,'' a light-ranking officer of the Hagi clan, but in 1854, Hirofumi's father ``Juzo'' moved into Ito's house. Later, at the age of 17, Hirofumi became a student of Shoin Yoshida and received his education. Active as a patriot and studying abroad in England. Before I could settle down in this house, He used this place as his base until he was appointed governor of Hyogo Prefecture in 1868. * Nationally designated historic site We were able to tour some valuable buildings. (Original) 🏣山口県萩市大字椿東 🅿️🚗…有りました。 🚌...松陰神社前下車徒歩5分程 ※ 開館時間 9時～17時 観覧料 100円 ※ 1885年 初代 内閣総理大臣となる。 ※ 伊藤博文旧宅は茅葺きの平屋建てで、総建坪、29坪、附属建物として便所.風呂場。 居宅客室の広さは6畳一室、五畳半一室、四畳半一室、三畳三室、二畳一室、玄関土間でした。 面積は393.39 ㎡。 此の建物は萩藩の軽卒「伊藤直右衛門」の、居宅でしたが1854年に博文の父「十蔵」が伊藤宅に入家。 その後、博文は17歳時、吉田松陰の門下生となって教育を受ける。 志士としての活躍や英国への留学。 此の家に安住する間もなく、 1868年兵庫県知事に赴任するまでは此方を本拠地とした。 ※ 国指定史跡 貴重な建造物の見学が出来ました。

(Translated by Google) It's located right next to Shoin Shrine. It blends in inconspicuously among the rows of private houses. Admission is 100 yen, and you're free to look around inside. I think it's a place worth stopping by if you're visiting Shoin Shrine. (Original) 松陰神社の直ぐ近くにあります。 民家が建ち並ぶ中に目立つ事もなく紛れ建っています。 入場料100円で、自由に中を拝観する事ができます。 松陰神社に来たなら寄るべき場所だと思います。

(Translated by Google) Ito Hirobumi Former Residence As soon as you leave Shoin Shrine and Shoka Sonjuku, take the road to the left and you'll see the Ito Hirobumi Residence on the right, so turn right. After a short distance, you'll see the house and a parking lot up ahead, so go there and you'll find a free parking lot on both sides at the bottom of the slope. Well, compared to the residences of the other Meiji patriots, Ito's residence seems the most shabby. It makes you think he must have been a low-ranking Meiji patriot. It's a small house with a thatched roof. (Original) 伊藤博文旧宅 松陰神社や松下村塾を出てすぐ左の道へ少し行くと右に伊藤博文邸と出てくるので車で右折れ。少し行くと住宅が見えてくる駐車場はその先とあったので、行くと坂道を下ったところに無料駐車場が左右にあった。 まあ 他のあの明治の志士たちのところの住居と見比べてみると伊藤氏の住居が一番ちゃっちいように感じた。明治の志士の中でも位が低かったのかと思うような住居後だ。 茅葺の小さな家だ。

(Translated by Google) This simple thatched roof building is Ito Hirobumi's former home, and the magnificent building next to it is his villa, which was moved from Tokyo during the Heisei era. (Original) 質素な茅葺のこちらが伊藤博文の旧宅で、隣にある立派な建物は、平成になって東京から移築した別邸です。

Historic and well maintained.

(Translated by Google) 🏣2-37 Gofukumachi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 🅿️🚗…Yes (Central Park parking lot, etc.) 🚌...Circuit bus (about 5 minutes walk from Hagi Art Museum) * This former house is the home of Masakage Wada, the biological father of Kido Takamitsu (Katsura Kogoro). 1833 Born in this house. At the age of 8, he was adopted by the Katsura family in the neighborhood...after which he was given the name Kogoro. 1852 Go to Edo. 1926 It was donated to Hagi City by his descendant Koichi Kido. It still retains its original appearance, including the room where Takamitsu was born and the garden. 1932 Designated as a national historic site. * 1877 He died in Kyoto at the age of 45. (Original) 🏣山口県萩市呉服町2-37 🅿️🚗…有りました（中央公園駐車場他） 🚌...巡回バス（萩美術館下車徒歩5分程） ※ この旧宅は、木戸孝充（桂小五郎）の実父、和田昌景の家。 1833年 この家で誕生。 8才の時に近隣の桂家に養子として迎えられる…その後、小五郎と名乗る。 1852年 江戸に出る。 1926年 子孫の木戸幸一氏により萩市に寄贈される。 孝充誕生の部屋や庭園など当時の姿を残している。 1932年 国の史跡に指定される。 ※ 1877年 45歳で京都で死去。

(Translated by Google) 2025/5/21 The home of Wada Masakage, the biological father of Kido Takamitsu (Katsura Kogoro). A two-story wooden house with a tiled roof where he spent about 20 years before moving to Edo. Kido Takayoshi, also known as Katsura Kogoro and one of the "Three Great Men of the Meiji Restoration," was born in 1833 as the eldest son of Wada Masakage, a doctor in the Hagi domain. He later became the adopted son of the Katsura family, a samurai of the domain, and was named "Katsura Kogoro." He attended the domain school Meirinkan and became a student of Yoshida Shoin's military science. In 1862, he was appointed to an important position in the domain and worked hard for the state in Kyoto. In 1865, he was ordered by the domain to change his name to "Kido," and the following year, with the help of Sakamoto Ryoma, he formed the "Satsuma-Choshu Alliance" with Saigo Takamori and Okubo Toshimichi of the Satsuma domain, setting in motion the Meiji Restoration. After the Meiji Restoration, he drafted the Five Articles of the Imperial Oath, returned the domains and people to the Emperor, and abolished the feudal domains and established prefectures. In 1877 (Meiji 10), he died of an illness during the Satsuma Rebellion at the age of 45. (Original) 2025/5/21木戸孝充（桂小五郎）の実父、和田昌景の家。江戸に出るまで約20年を過ごした木造瓦葺2階建ての家。 桂小五郎の名でも知られ、“維新の三傑”と詠われた木戸孝允（きどたかよし）は、天保4年(1833)、萩藩医・和田昌景の長男として生まれた。後に藩士・桂家の養子「桂小五郎」となる。藩校明倫館に通い吉田松陰の兵学門下となり、文久2年(1862)藩の要職に就き京で国事に奔走。慶応元(1865)年、藩命で「木戸」と改め、翌年、坂本竜馬の仲介で薩摩藩の西郷隆盛、大久保利通らと「薩長同盟」を結び明治維新を胎動させた。維新後は、五箇条の御誓文の起草、版籍奉還、廃藩置県などを成し遂げた。明治10(1877)年、西南の役の最中病死。享年45歳。

(Translated by Google) Katsura-kun's house. As expected of a high-ranking samurai. It's bigger than the others. This is my first time in Hagi, and it's amazing how the townscape from the end of the Edo period has remained so well. I'm glad I came. (Original) 桂くんの家。さすが上級藩士。他の面子よりも広いです。萩には初めてきましたがこんなにしっかり幕末からの街並みが残っているなんて素晴らしい。来て良かった。

(Translated by Google) The very kind manager gave us a thorough explanation. The kids also enjoyed the tour. It's a historical building, so there are some concerns with small children, but it was a great learning experience. (Original) とても親切な管理者の方が丁寧に説明してくれます。 子供達も楽しんで見学する事が出来ました。 歴史的な建造物なので、小さな子供が居ると色々心配ですが、良い勉強になりました。

(Translated by Google) The former home of Kido Takayoshi, one of the three great figures of the Meiji Restoration. I had always wondered why, but had neglected to look into it. I wondered why the name Katsura Kogoro became Kido Takayoshi. I finally solved the mystery. The brief history near the entrance explains it in detail. It was a former home with a nice atmosphere. (Original) 維新の三傑が一人、木戸孝允の旧宅 今まで、ずっと何でだろうと思いながら、調べることを怠ってきたことがある 桂小五郎という名前から、なぜ木戸孝允になったのかという疑問 やっとその謎が解けた 入口近くの略歴に丁寧に説明されている 雰囲気のある旧宅だった

(Translated by Google) This is the home of the most beloved Katsura in history. I had always wanted to visit, and now my wish has finally come true. Just thinking that the great Katsura grew up here is enough to fill me with emotion. It was a scorching heat of over 35°C, but it blew away all my fatigue. I hope that it will continue to be maintained in its current state and carefully preserved. (Original) 歴史上最も愛する桂さんの家。ずっと行きたいと思っていたのですが、この度念願叶ってようやく訪れることができました。偉大なる桂氏がここで育ったのだと思うと、それだけで感無量でした。35℃を超える猛暑でしたが、疲れも吹っ飛びました。これからも現状を維持しながら、大切に保存していただきたいです。

(Translated by Google) Shoin Yoshida was born here in 1830 as the second son of Sugi Yurinosuke, a samurai of the Hagi clan. The house no longer exists, but the floor plan is in good condition. The Sugi family was a lower-ranking samurai with a stipend of 26 koku, so it is clear that the house was small, but the location is perfect for overlooking Hagi Castle. It is said that Shoin Yoshida lived here until he was around 19 years old. There is a stone monument commemorating his birthplace, and the calligraphy was written by Aritomo Yamagata, a student of Matsushita Sonjuku. (Original) 吉田松陰は１８３０（天保元）年に萩藩士杉百合之助の次男としてこの地で生まれました。家屋は現存していませんが、間取りが整備されています。杉家は禄高２６石の下級武士でしたので小さな家だったことが分かりますが、場所は萩城下を一望できる最高のロケーションです。吉田松陰はここで１９歳頃まで過ごしたそうです。誕生之地の石碑があり、揮毫は松下村塾の門下生であった山県有朋によるものになります。

(Translated by Google) From Shoin Temple, you have to walk a bit further up the hill to reach the burial place of many Japanese scholars, Yoshida Shoin and Takasugi Shinsaku. The location of this place is very beautiful, overlooking the whole city, the sea and the mountains. If you have been to Shoin Temple, I highly recommend everyone to visit this place. (Original) Từ đền Shoin, bạn phải đi bộ thêm một đoạn lên đồi để có thể tới nơi chôn cất của rất nhiều chí sĩ Nhật Bản, của Yoshida Shoin và Takasugi Shinsaku. Vị trí nơi này rất đẹp, nhìn bao quát được cả thành phố, thấy cả biển và núi. Nếu đã tới đền Shoin, tôi rất khuyến khích mọi người nên tới nơi này.

(Translated by Google) The house is in a great location with a view of the castle. However, it seems a bit difficult to get to the castle. There is a free parking lot nearby. (Original) 家から城が見える素敵な立地。ただ城に通うのはちょっと大変そう。すくそばに無料駐車場あり。

(Translated by Google) This is the birthplace of Yoshida Shoin. The house no longer remains, but there are paving stones and a stone monument from his former home. (Original) 吉田松陰の生地です。 家屋は残ってませんが、旧宅の敷石や石碑などがあります。

(Translated by Google) The birthplace of Shoin Yoshida. (201809) *You can overlook the town of Hagi, and beyond that you can see Mt. Shigetsu. I guess I'll just stop by. He was born in 1830 as the second son of Yurinosuke Sugi, a samurai of the Hagi clan, and lived there until he was around 19 years old. 🅿️Parking available. 🚻There is a toilet. *Nothing wrong with objectively average items being rated as ``best''. (Original) 吉田松陰誕生の地。（201809） ※萩の町を一望でき、その先に指月山を望む。 ついでに立ち寄る感じかな。 天保元年(1830)に萩藩士杉百合之助の次男として誕生し19歳頃までを過ごした。 🅿️駐車場あり。🚻トイレあり。 ※客観的に普通の物が『最高』の評価にはなりませんので悪しからず。

(Translated by Google) From here, you can see Hagi Castle and the sea. When I look at this scene, I feel like I can understand that this scenery is one of the reasons why the teacher became like a teacher. (Original) ここから、萩の城下と海が見えます。この風景を見ていると、なんだか、この見える風景が先生が先生らしくなった要因の一つがわかるような気がします。

(Translated by Google) "Ruins in the cemetery" Shoin Yoshida was born in 1830 in this place where the Sugi family was located, as the second son of Yurinosuke Sugi. It is a hill that offers a panoramic view of Hagi City. There are no existing buildings, only the floor plan set up in the Taisho era. There is a huge bronze statue nearby and the grave of Shoin Yoshida in the cemetery. [Free parking] 40 spaces #letsguide (Original) 「墓地の中に遺跡」 吉田松陰は１８３０年、杉家があったこの場所で、杉百合之助の次男として誕生しました。萩市内を一望できる高台となっています。現存する建物はなく、大正時代に設置された間取りがあるだけです。近くに巨大な銅像が、墓地には吉田松陰の墓があります。 【無料駐車場】４０台 #letsguide

Very quiet place, seems just a small port of Japan. Better to have some knowledge of Japan Meiji era.

Not much to see at the pier. What makes it interesting to visit is the story around it - this is the place where first "modern" (as of 1850s) ships were built in Japan.

(Translated by Google) [World Heritage Site "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution"] Ebisugahana Shipyard / Nationally Designated Historic Site (Written from the explanation and guide at the site) In 1853 (the year of Perry's arrival) during the late Edo period, the Shogunate's national defense and military strengthening measures allowed the construction of large ships to be lifted, and the Choshu clan began construction of a shipyard at the request of the Shogunate. By 1860 (the first year of the Meiji era was 1868), two Western-style warships, the Heishinmaru (Russian technology) and the Koushinmaru (Dutch technology), were built and launched here. The background to the heritage designation was that two different Western-style shipbuilding techniques were used during this period, and that, based on the above, it is the only site where remains can still be confirmed today. FYI ① Parking lot available (unpaved) ② NPO volunteer guides are available (very polite 🍀) (Original) 【世界遺産「明治日本の産業革命遺産」】 恵美須ヶ鼻造船所跡(Ebisugahana Shipyard)/国指定史跡 (当地にある説明書&ガイドさんのお話しから記載) 江戸時代後期の1853年(ペリー来航年)幕府の国防、軍備強化施作により、大船建造が解禁、幕府要請を請けて長州藩が造船所の造成を開始、1860年迄(明治元年は1868年)に洋式軍艦である、丙辰丸(Heishinmaru/ロシア式の技術)、庚申丸(Koushinmaru/オランダ式の技術) の二隻の軍艦を建造・進水した造船所との事です。 この時代に二つの異なる洋式造船術を用いた事、前述踏まえ、現在も遺構が唯一確認できる事が、遺産登録の背景にあるとの事でした。 FYI ①駐車場有り(未舗装) ②NPOのボランティアガイドさんがいらっしゃいます(懇切丁寧🍀)

(Translated by Google) I visited the former Hagi Shipyard site with high expectations as it is one of the components of the World Heritage Site, but to be honest, I felt a little sad that almost no remains remain on site. The information boards are faded and some parts are difficult to read, giving the impression that the historical value of the site is not being fully conveyed. However, it is moving to think that this is where modern shipbuilding in Japan began, and it is precisely because it is a quiet place that you can take your time to imagine what it was like back then. If the local government put more effort into maintenance and publicity, I think it would become a spot that conveys even more of its appeal. (Original) 萩造船所跡地は、世界遺産の構成資産のひとつとして期待して訪れましたが、正直なところ、現地にはほとんど遺構が残っておらず少し寂しさを感じました。説明板も色あせていて、内容が読みづらくなっている部分もあり、せっかくの歴史的価値が十分に伝わっていない印象です。ただ、ここで日本の近代造船の始まりがあったと思うと感慨深く、静かな場所だからこそ当時を想像しながらじっくり思いを馳せることができます。もう少し自治体が整備・発信に力を入れれば、より魅力が伝わるスポットになると思います。

(Translated by Google) We visited the Ebisugahana Shipyard Ruins, a World Heritage Site in Hagi! This is a historic site where Western-style warships were built at the end of the Edo period, and today only the stone embankment remains, with the same scale as back then. To be honest, it feels like a port, but it's a valuable place where you can really get a feel for history. The best part was the guide who gave us a free tour! He was extremely kind and enthusiastic, and we really liked talking to him. We had a wonderful, quiet time admiring the port scenery and reflecting on the shipbuilding technology and history of the time. It's free to visit and there are friendly guides available (9:00am - 5:00pm), so be sure to stop by if you're sightseeing in Hagi! (Original) 萩の世界遺産「恵美須ヶ鼻造船所跡」を訪問しました！ ここは、幕末に洋式軍艦を建造していた歴史的な場所で、現在は当時の規模のままの石造堤防が残っています。正直な感想は「まあ港って感じ」ですが、歴史を肌で感じられる貴重な場所です。 何より良かったのが、無料で案内してくださるガイドさん！かなり親切で熱心な方で、色々とお話を聞けてとても好感が持てました。港の風景を眺めながら、当時の造船技術や歴史に思いを馳せる、静かで素敵な時間を過ごせました。 無料で見学でき、親切なガイドさんもいらっしゃる（9:00〜17:00）ので、萩観光の際はぜひ立ち寄ってみてください！

(Translated by Google) This is the former site of a shipyard established by the Hagi domain. Aside from the stone embankment, there are also traces of foundations, which have been shaped with ropes. Free guides are available. (Original) 萩藩が設けた造船場跡地。 石積みの堤防が残る他は、基礎の跡かあり、ロープで形を作ってあります。無料のガイドさんがいます。

(Translated by Google) You can drop in by car and take a look, but in reality it's just a field. Read the explanation and let your imagination run wild as you look around to see what a modern shipyard was like back then! Apparently the staff will give you a free explanation if you ask. (Original) 車で寄ってふらっと見れますが、実態は原っぱです。 当時近代的な造船所があったんだなあと説明を読みながら想像力を膨らませて見てあげてください！ 言えばスタッフの方が無料で解説してくれるみたいです。

(Translated by Google) There is another old house here. I went there by bicycle, but there was a free parking lot with a toilet, so you could go there by car as well. Irrigation canals were drawn into the house, and back then people used this to do housework. The water in the canal was still crystal clear. It was around noon on a Saturday, but there was no one else around, and when I went out to the garden, the snow was falling and it was a nice atmosphere. (Original) 旧家がこちらともう1件あります 自転車で行きましたが、トイレ付の無料駐車場が用意されていたので車でも問題なく行けます 家の中まで用水路が引き込まれていて、当時はこれで家事などを行ってたそうです 用水路の水は今でも透き通っていました 土曜日の昼前位でしたが、他に誰もおらず、庭に出るとちょうど雪が舞い散って良い雰囲気でした

(Translated by Google) 🏣67 Kawashima, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 🅿️🚗…Yes. 🚌...Circuit bus (10 minutes walk from Aibagawa entrance) * Business hours 9:00-17:00 Admission fee 100 yen * This is a samurai residence from the domain government era along the Aiba River.There is a nagayamon gate along the river, and you can enter the mansion by crossing a bridge. The main building has an entrance, and the tatami room has a tea room. River water is brought into the mansion to create a flowing pond garden, and the water from the pond is used as domestic water for the hatobaba and bathrooms built inside the house, and the used water is returned to the river. In this way, private houses along the Aiba River are used in an environmentally friendly manner. * Aiba River is an artificial river (2.6km) that flows through Hagi City. * 1717-1744 It was excavated as an irrigation canal for the Shinhori River, and later developed to allow riverboats to pass through it. It was called ``Omizo'' during the Edo period, but since Aiba was built between 1764 and 1771, it has been called ``Aiba River'' since the Meiji period. * River water has been used for water for fields (agricultural water), transportation of boats, domestic water, fire prevention water, etc. A large carp was swimming in the irrigation canal (very clean water) 1972 Designated as a historic landscape preservation district. (Original) 🏣山口県萩市川島67 🅿️🚗…有りました 🚌...巡回バス（藍場川入口下車徒歩10分程） ※ 営業時間 9時～17時 入場料 100円 ※ 藍場川沿いに有る藩政府時代の武家屋敷で、川沿いに長屋門が有り、屋敷の中には橋を渡って入ります。 母屋には玄関、座敷には茶室などがある。 川の水を屋敷内に引き入れて流水式の池泉庭園を造り、池から出た水は家の中に作られたハトバや風呂場の家庭用水として利用、使った水は再び川に戻す。 此のようにして、藍場川沿いの民家では環境に配慮した利用をしている。 ※ 藍場川は萩市内を流れる人工の川（2.6㎞） ※ 1717年～1744年 新堀川の用水路として開削され、その後、川舟が通航出来るように整備された。 江戸時代には「大溝」と呼ばれていたが、1764～1771年に藍場が出来たため、明治以降「藍場川」と呼ばれるようになったそうです。 ※ 川の水は田畑へ（農業用水）の水、舟の運搬、家庭用水、防火用水等に使われて来たそうです。 用水路では大きな鯉が泳いでいました（とても綺麗な水） 昭和48年 歴史的景観保存地区に指定される。

It was an absolute treasure to be able to visit this home. There was a guide to take us through the home and explain what each room was for. This place is amazing if you are into old stuff

(Translated by Google) This is the former Yukawa family residence in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The highlight of this old samurai residence is that water is drawn from the Aiba River into the mansion's garden, and the river also flows into the kitchen (Hatoba) inside the mansion, giving it a charming atmosphere. In the past, people used to wash vegetables etc. here. If you're inside the house, you don't have to get wet even in the rain. Also, I don't know if there have been carp for a long time, but sometimes carp that live outside come in. The inside of the house is spacious and calm. The garden seen from the house is nice. The garden is also well maintained. Also, there are many holes around the pond, which are actually crab nests. If you look closely, you can see a lot of crabs. I think they also caught and ate crabs. The explanations given by the volunteers were also thorough and easy to understand. The tour fee is 100 yen, but parking is free. (Original) 山口県萩市にある旧湯川家屋敷ですね。 古い武家屋敷で見所は藍場川から引き込んだ水を屋敷の庭園に引き込んで更に屋敷の中にある台所(ハトバ)にも川が流ており風情が有ります。 昔の人はここで野菜等を洗っていたりしていたのですね。家の中なら雨でも濡れなくても良いですね。 また、昔から鯉が居たかは不明ですがたまに外に居る鯉が入ってきます。 家の中は広くて落ち着きが有ります。家から見る庭園が良いです。 庭も綺麗に手入れされて居ますね。また、池の周りに沢山の穴が開いてますがなんとカニの巣ですね。よくよく見るとカニが沢山居ます。カニも採って食べてたのかな。 ボランティアの方の説明も丁寧でわかりやすくて良かったです。 見学料は100円ですが駐車場も無料で良いですよ。

Not a big place, but a lovely old house and garden. The 100 yen entry fee is a bargain

(Translated by Google) Water from the Aiba River was brought into the compound to create a garden and to be used in the kitchen and bathroom. Such was the wisdom of the people of the past. But... It seems very interesting and convenient, but in the summer insects would come in (including snakes and centipedes) and in the winter there would be a lot of drafts. Probably. (Original) 藍場川の水を屋敷内に引き込み庭を造ったり、台所や風呂で使ったりしました。 昔の人の知恵ですね。 でもでも。。。 とっても面白そうで便利そうだけど、夏は虫が入ってきたり（ヘビとかムカデなんかも）、冬は隙間風がヒューヒューだったよね。たぶん。

(Translated by Google) This is an Edo period home with an interesting design. Water was drawn into the garden from the Aiba River that flows alongside it to create a pond, and the water from the pond was then channeled under the home to serve as a kitchen sink (hatoba), which was used for washing dishes, etc. The bathroom's water and sewage system is also designed to use direct access to the river. (Original) 設計の面白い江戸時代の住居です。 横を流れる藍場川から、水を庭に引き込んで池を作り、さらに池の水を住居下を通して台所の水場（ハトバ）とし、洗い物などに活用していたそうです。 浴室の上下水も、川を直接利用する設計です。

been here today. the view is another level of gorgeousness yet the facilities are insufficient. neither food store nor staffs are available along the karst road so no one we can ask in case we meet trouble during our trip, especially if we are cycling. and the cave staff said that bringing food are not allowed. even at the camping ground you will not meet any foodstore or restaurant or cafe whatsoever. even if you stay at the camping ground food are not sold except you have reserved the previous day. i think this place has huge potential but unfortunately they have poor management.

I went via the cycling route from Ogori, the table land was vast and although it was a weekend it wasn't crowded at all. There are benches to sit and enjoy the view. They have clean toilets as well, but I only found japanese toilets for women🥲

Today is the Japanese public holiday. I rushed for coming here from Tokyo. It was so big to have a trip by walk in a day. But I was satisfied because I could watch the biggest Karst area in Japan. This area is connected with Akiyoshi Cave too.

not the best view, but worth a visit.

Had a great experience around Akiyoshidai. Beautiful scenery. Must check out the view points and caves around with the wildlife safari. I made a day trip from Hiroshima to Yamaguchi prefecture

Lovely hills with beautiful wild flowers and grasses. Great walks available and nearby caves, and views of the surrounding mountains in the distance. Definitely worth a look if you are interested in road trips :)

The cave is a great summer day activity—nice and cool inside! Parking for the day was ¥500. Then we drove up to the fields, where there was free parking. Beautiful and fun day trip!

Highly informative museum with English and Japanese explanations. The surrounding nature is calm and beautiful. The staff were very kind.

(Translated by Google) I got to know about it at “Okunijiman (Digital Stamp Rally)”. It's deep in the mountains The road was bad and I was a little nervous, but when I arrived there was a building with materials on display and I was able to watch videos from that time for free. What was interesting was that when I went to the local ruins, there was a black line drawn on an acrylic board to show the shape of the building at the time, where I could take pictures with my camera. It's interesting to see how the silhouette of the building and the ruins overlap when you look through the camera and align a part (corner) of the ruins. It was a space full of nature, with a river flowing, and the forest air that was soothing. (Original) 「お国じまん(デジタルスタンプラリー)」で知り伺いました。山の奥にあり 道も悪く少し心細くなりますが、到着するとちゃんと建物があり、資料などが展示されておりまた当時のビデオを無料で見れました。 面白かったのは、現地の遺跡跡に行った時カメラ撮影用の場所にアクリル板に当時の建物の形を黒線で描いてあり カメラを覗きながら遺跡の一部(角)を合わせると建物のシルエットと遺跡が重なり合うのがおもしろい。 自然豊かで川の流れがあり、森林の空気も良く癒やされる空間なでした。

(Translated by Google) I went there for the first time on September 7, 2025. There is a flagpole that stands out on the rice paddy path, so if you follow it, you will find your way there. You can also learn about the history of ironmaking in an easy-to-understand way at the nature center. The staff were kind and helpful, and it was a great experience. (Original) 2025年9月7日に初めて行きました。田んぼ道に目立つようにのぼり旗があるので、それを目印に行くと、辿り着きます。またネイチャーセンターでは製鉄の歴史等が分かり易く学べます。係の方も親切丁寧に案内してくださりとても良い経験が出来ました。

(Translated by Google) ``Free of charge'' ``World heritage site'' ``Manufacture of Heitatsumaru iron'' ``The surrounding area is a hidden Christian village'' It is said that a Japanese-style ironworks was built from the 1700s onwards in the area where Hidden Christians hid in the 1600s. It is said that this area was chosen because it had an abundance of forest for making fires. The remains of the structure are clearly left, and you can tell at a glance that there was a steel mill here. It has been registered as a World Heritage Site as a group of industrial revolution heritage sites centered on Hagi City. You can study at Oitayama Tatara Museum. [Parking lot] Sufficient space [Barrier-free toilet ♿] Clean #letsguide #worldheritage (Original) 「無料」「世界遺産」「丙辰丸の鉄を製造」「周辺は隠れキリシタンの里」 １６００年代の隠れキリシタンが潜伏した地域に、１７００年代以降、日本式の製鉄所が作られたそうです。火を焚くための豊富な森林があったことから、この地が選ばれたそうです。 遺構がはっきりと残され、ここに製鉄所があったことは一目で分かります。萩市を中心とした産業革命遺産群として、世界遺産に登録されました。大板山たたら館で学習できます。 【駐車場】十分な広さ 【バリアフリートイレ♿】清潔 #letsguide #世界遺産

(Translated by Google) It's a very narrow road that leads deep into the mountains from the prefectural road. It's the kind of place that makes you wonder if it's really somewhere like this, and although you'll know it's there because there are flags, please be careful of oncoming traffic. The people at the museum were very nice and explained a lot to me. (Original) 県道から山奥に入る道ですごい狭い道です。 「こんなところにあるのかなぁ」って思う様な所です旗が立っているのでわかるとは思いますが対向車に注意していって下さい。 資料館の方はいい方でいろいろ教えてくれました。

(Translated by Google) What will become better if it becomes a World Heritage Site? Use tax money to maintain it, and no one will visit. Even if you visit, the facility is closed during the day on Saturdays on weekends. I am not against preserving the heritage. I just want to tell people not to waste money trying to use it as a tourist resource. Rather than spending a large amount of tax money on building facilities that will not be used, think about preserving these ruins for future generations. Please protect and cherish your treasures. It's not a treasure because tourists come and drop money. It is a treasure because the local people can be proud of it. If the local people don't think of it as a treasure, it's not a world heritage site, and no one will like it or want to come to this place. It's just a ruin In fact, no one comes even on weekends. I was there for about an hour until around 12:00 on Saturday, but I didn't meet anyone. If you think that these ruins are important, and not just for the immediate future, why not think about how you can preserve them for future generations? There is no need to build new facilities that are boring and unused. I won't use it anyway The camellia bush that was blooming quietly at the corner of the road was beautiful. (Original) 世界遺産になって　何が良くなるのですか？ 税金を使って整備して　そして誰も訪れない 訪れても　施設は週末の土曜日の昼間に閉まって居る 遺産を維持するのに反対は致しません 観光資源として安易に利用しようと思って無駄な金を使うな　と、いいたいだけなのです 使わない施設を建てて大きな税金を使うよりは　この遺跡を　末永く後世に残す事を考えなさい 地道に自分たちの宝は保護して大切にしてくださいね 観光客が来て金を落とすから宝ではありませんよ 地元の人たちが誇りと思えるから宝なのです 地元の人たちが自分たちの宝だと思えないなら世界遺産ではありませんし　誰も好んで　この場所には来たがりません ただの遺構です 実際　週末にだって誰も訪れないのでしょう １時間くらい　土曜日の１２時頃まで居ましたが誰一人として出逢えませんでした 目先の事では無く　この遺跡を大事な物だと思うのなら尚更　どうやって後世に残していけるのかを考えたら如何でしょうか？ つまらない使わない施設を新築する必要はありません どうせ使わないのだから 道路の隅にひっそりと咲いていた藪椿が綺麗でした

(Translated by Google) It's a short drive from Hagi city, but the ruins are worth seeing for their atmosphere. It's included in the World Heritage Sites, so I think it's a good place to learn. (Original) 萩市内からは軽いドライブになりますが、雰囲気を含め一見の価値がある遺跡です。世界遺産の構成遺産に入っているので勉強にもなると思います。

(Translated by Google) The old buildings around here are well preserved. Shusuke Aoki was a doctor. Studied Chinese herbal medicine and Dutch medicine in Edo. Employed by Mori Takachika of the Hagi domain, Founded a medical school and served as an instructor. Dedicated to the translation of medical books and medical education. His younger brother Kenzo also learned from Siebold in Nagasaki and succeeded in preventing smallpox. Appointed as Emperor Meiji's chief physician. Shuzo Kenzo's adopted son. Studied medicine in Nagasaki and studied abroad in Germany. Becomes First Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Minister to Germany. As Minister of Foreign Affairs, he was responsible for amending treaties. This building has undergone few renovations and is a good representation of its original appearance. Additionally, 1,200 silver coins were discovered under the storehouse. It is owned by a descendant of the Aoki family. Nearest parking lot is prepaid ¥100 You can enter with a common ticket. (Original) ここらへんは昔の建物がよく保存されています。 青木周弼さんはお医者さんでした。 漢方医学を学び、江戸でオランダ医学を学ぶ。 萩藩毛利敬親により召し抱えられ、 医学館を創設、教官として従事。 医学書の翻訳、医学教育に尽力。 弟の研蔵は、長崎でシーボルトにも学び、天然痘を予防することに成功。明治天皇の大典医に任命。 周蔵 研蔵の養子。 長崎で医学を学び、ドイツ留学。 外務一等書記官、駐独公使になる。 外務大臣として条約改正にあたる。 この建物は改修が少なく、当時の姿をよく表している。 なお、土蔵の下から銀貨1200枚が発見され、 青木家の子孫が所有されている。 最寄りの駐車場は前払い¥100 共通券で入れます。

(Translated by Google) Aoki Shusuke... Born into a family of doctors in Suo-Oshima. He studied medicine in Edo and Nagasaki, and was recruited by the 13th feudal lord, Mori Takachika, who had heard of his reputation. In 1840 (Tenpo 11), he worked hard to open the Koseikan (medical school), was appointed as an instructor, and later served as its director. In 1848 (Kaei 1), when 10-year-old Takasugi Shinsaku contracted smallpox, Shusuke, who lived nearby, made a house call. When Murata Zoroku (later Omura Masujiro) served the Hagi domain, he took care of him as a parent. Aoki Kenzo... Aoki Kenzo's younger brother. Like his older brother, he studied medicine. In Nagasaki, he studied under Philipp Franz von Siebold and mastered the latest medical techniques. He was the first to bring vaccination techniques back to Hagi, successfully preventing smallpox. Aoki Shuzo... He was Kenzo's adopted son. It is said that his name "Shuzo" was a combination of Shusuke and Kenzo's names. He studied politics and economics in Germany and became a politician. In 1894 (Meiji 27), as Japanese envoy to the UK, he signed the Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation, successfully abolishing consular jurisdiction. He married Elisabeth, the daughter of a German nobleman. (Original) 青木周弼。。。 周防大島の医者の家に生まれました。江戸や長崎で医学を学び、評判を聞きつけた13代藩主 毛利敬親によって召し抱えられました。 天保11年（1840年）好生館（医学校）の開設に尽力し、教官に任命され、のち館長を務めました。 嘉永元年（1848年）10歳の高杉晋作が天然痘にかかった時、近くに住む周弼が往診しました。 村田蔵六（のちの大村益次郎）が萩藩に出仕したときには、親代わりになって世話をしました。 青木研蔵。。。 周弼の弟です。兄の周弼同様、医学を学びました。長崎ではシーボルトにも学び、最新の医学を身につけました。種痘の技術を初めて萩に持ち帰り天然痘を予防することに成功しました。 青木周蔵。。。 研蔵の養子です。周弼と研蔵の名前を合わせて「周蔵」としたそうです。 ドイツに留学し、政治・経済を学び政治家となりました。明治27年（1894年）駐英公使として日英通商航海条約に調印し、領事裁判権の撤廃に成功しました。 ドイツ人貴族の娘 エリザベットを妻としました。

(Translated by Google) 🏣3 Minamikohagicho, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 🅿️🚗…Not available (in the Central Park parking lot) 🚌...Circuit bus (3 minutes walk from Hagi Art Museum stop) * Business hours 9:00-17:00 Admission fee 100 yen * 1803-1863 Born as the eldest son of underground doctor Gento Aoki. Suooshima County He entered the Hagi clan's Nobidoan school and studied Chinese medicine. Later, he studied Dutch medicine in Osaka, and then went to Nagasaki to study. 1838 Becomes a domain doctor. He worked hard to establish the Haginanen Medical School and educated many teachers and students. * Kenzo Aoki 1815-1914 Shuuya's younger brother studied medicine with his brother He studied under Siebold and was the first to bring back smallpox vaccination techniques to the domain, successfully preventing smallpox. Served as a personal physician for the feudal lord Takachika Mori, 1869 Appointed as Emperor Meiji's chief physician. * Shuzo Aoki 1844-1914 Becomes adopted by Kenzo 1868 Study abroad in Germany 1874 This will be the first German exercise. Serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs. * The main building is divided into a guest area and a daily living area. * Since the Meiji era, it had been owned by Mr. Kiichi Ando, ​​and in 1978, Hagi City purchased it from the Ando family. January 10, 1967 Nationally designated historic site (one house in total) 1990 1,200 1-minute silver coins were discovered under the floor (held by Mr. Kenzo's descendants) (Original) 🏣山口県萩市南古萩町3 🅿️🚗…有りません（中央公園駐車場に） 🚌...巡回バス（萩美術館下車徒歩3分） ※ 営業時間9時～17時 入場料 100円 ※ 1803年～1863年 地下医、青木玄棟の長男として誕生。 周防大島郡 萩藩医能美洞庵に入門し漢方医学を学んだ、後、大阪で蘭医学を学び、長崎に遊学。 1838年 藩医となる。 萩南苑医学所の設立に尽力、多くの師弟を教育。 ※ 青木研蔵 1815年～1914年 周弼の弟 兄と共に医学を学び シーボルトにも師事し、種痘の技術を初めて藩に持ち帰り天然痘を予防することに成功した。 藩主、毛利敬親の側医を努め、1869年 明治天皇の大典医に任命される。 ※ 青木周蔵 1844年～1914年 研蔵の養子となる 明治元年（1868年） ドイツに留学 1874年 最初のドイツ行使となる。 外務大臣を努める。 ※ 主屋は来客用と日常生活部分に別れている。 ※ 明治以降、安藤紀一氏の所有となっていたため、昭和53年、安藤家から萩市が購入。 1967年1月10日 国指定史跡（全体の一軒） 1990年 床下より1,200枚の1分銀が発見された（研蔵氏の子孫が保有）

(Translated by Google) I stopped by because it's close to the birthplace of Takamasa Kido. It was said to have been the home of the chief physician of the Mouri feudal lord. I was able to see it for a common one-day ticket of ¥310. This feels like a great deal. We also have a stamp rally, but I don't think we can do it all in one day. (Original) 木戸孝允生家と近いのでお邪魔しました。 毛利藩主の主治医の家だったとのことでした。　共通1日券¥310で見られました。これ結構お得感あります。スタンプラリーもやってますが全部1日では回りきれないと思います。

(Translated by Google) This is the first place we visited on our sightseeing tour of the castle town. He was a medical doctor from Suo-Oshima during the late Edo period. He was employed as a doctor for the Hagi domain, and became a lecturer at the domain's medical school, Koseikan, where he played an active role in treating smallpox and cholera, which were prevalent at the time. (Original) 城下町観光散策で最初に訪れた所です。周防大島出身の幕末の医学者です。萩藩医として召し抱えられて藩の医学校好生館の講師となり当時流行してた天然痘やコレラの治療に活躍した人です。

(Translated by Google) Shusuke Aoki's former residence. Ambassador Aoki during the Peruvian hostage crisis was a descendant of Shusuke Aoki's younger brother. (Original) 青木周弼旧宅。ペルー人質事件のときの青木大使は青木周弼の弟の子孫でしたね。

(Translated by Google) This is the home of the famous Aoki family, a medical doctor famous for smallpox vaccination and a foreign minister. They have produced two great people. Why has so many great people come from this area? It's mysterious and amazing. Does where you live change your life? I'm curious. (Original) 種痘で有名な医学者と外務大臣として、有名な青木家の家です。偉人を二人も輩出してます。 なぜ、このエリアから、続々と偉人が出ているのでしょうか。不思議で、凄いです。住む場所で、人生がかわるんでしょうか。気になります。

Maneki Cat Temple in Hagi, Yamaguchi, is worth visiting, interesting and unique. A bit remote, adds to the mysteriousness to it. 👍

It’s epic that a manga has been created to tell the origins of the temple’s unique cat statues and other decorations. It’s great to see that it’s not only a tourist attraction but a place where local people remember, celebrate and pray

If you love cats you need to visit here. This place is unbelievable! So many different types of cats. Cannot enter due to COVID when I visited.

It’s a must visit place if you go to Yamaguchi.

Sadly the temple was closed on the day I visited so I couldn't go inside. The outside with all it's cat statues was still interesting to look at.

Amazing Temple! The owner was super friendly and let us read about the origins of the Temple (in a book in english) All of the cats were awesome to see. We could have spent more time checking out each cat but had a long drive. Definitely would recommend a visit!

Cute and amazing place. Love everything about this place. The owner is really kind. Cat lovers should visit at least once in their life

(Translated by Google) Sumiyoshi Shrine. There was a nursery school attached, and there were a lot of Anpanman characters. There were no people at the nursery school because it was a holiday, but it's nice to have a nursery school inside a shrine. Apparently, the Mifune procession is held from here during the August festival. (Original) 住吉神社。保育園が併設されていて、アンパンマンがいっぱいいました。休みだったので保育園に人はいなかったけど、神社内にある保育園ってなんかいいですね。8月のお祭りでは御船巡行がここから行われるそうです。

(Translated by Google) It was a shrine with a nursery school attached. I was able to receive the goshuin stamp directly. (Original) 保育園が併設されている神社でした。御朱印は直書きで受領出来ました。

(Translated by Google) The pine trees were amazing, so I went there to see what it was and found out it was a shrine. It is such a healthy sacred tree. This is definitely a power spot. I work at a nursery school, and as a parent, I think it's great to have such a spacious environment where your child can play safely. Children will also have fun playing with it. In some prefectures, parks have been closed because of loud children's voices, but this is the kind of place we need to preserve! ! Perhaps the reason why I feel nostalgic and nostalgic about the past is because there is a nursery school there and it makes me feel at home. It is said to bring good luck to those related to fishing, so if you are in a different profession or wish to receive divine aura, it may be better to visit another shrine. It has the atmosphere of a place for locals to relax, and there is plenty of space for events, and in fact, during festivals, the fire department holds yo-yo fishing events. (Original) 松の木が素晴らしく、なんだろうと行ってみたら、神社であった。 これだけの元気なご神木である。ここは間違いなくパワースポットだ。 保育園をされていて、こういう広いところで安全に子供が遊べる環境は、親として最高だと思う。子供も遊ぶのに楽しいだろう。 どこかの県では、子供の声がうるさいと公園が閉鎖してしまったが、こういうところこそ、残さねば！！ 昔懐かしい、ノスタルジーを感じるのは、保育園があり、ほっこりするからだろうか。 漁業関係に良いご利益なので、違う職業やご神気を頂くとかなら他の参拝がベターかもしれない。 とにかく地元民の憩いの場的な雰囲気で、催しなどが出来る広さがあり、実際お祭りの時は消防署の方がヨーヨー釣りなどを開催している。

(Translated by Google) When praying to Sumiyoshi Daimyojin, only Hamasaki's boat was saved, so it is said that this shrine has been worshiped by the locals since ancient times as a god of exorcism. (Original) 住吉大明神に祈願したところ、浜崎の船だけが無事だったというお払いの神様として、古くから地元の信仰を集めているそうです。

(Translated by Google) I went to New Year's visit. It is a small shrine that only locals go to. There is a nursery school attached, so even small children can have fun with play equipment for children. Is it unusual to see Anpanman at a shrine? ! The fortune was 200 yen. (Original) 初詣に行きました。地元の方しか行かないような小さな神社です。保育園が併設されているので、子供用の遊具があり小さい子供も楽しめます。神社にアンパンマンがいるのも珍しいかも？！ おみくじ200円でした。

(Translated by Google) A novel shrine that is almost turned into a park. Perhaps they are searching for a new form of shrine. There's no point in going there for sightseeing. (Original) ほぼ公園化している斬新な神社。 神社の新しい有り様を模索しているのかもしれない。 観光で行く意味は無い。

(Translated by Google) I participated in the Setsubun bean-throwing. Although it was a seasonal event for locals, it was very lively and had a good atmosphere. It's been a good year. Thank you very much. (Original) 節分の豆まきに参加しました。 地元の人たちの季節の行事ですが、とても賑やかで良い雰囲気でした。 良い年が迎えられました。感謝感謝。

(Translated by Google) This is a renovated and preserved mansion of a wealthy merchant from the Edo period, and the three storehouses on the premises have been converted into a museum. The admission fee includes a tour of the mansion, and you can peek inside the mansion through the open sliding doors from the garden, but you cannot enter the house. There is a large parking lot. (Original) 江戸時代の豪商の邸宅を改修保存したもので、敷地内の蔵3棟が美術館となっています。 邸宅見学込みの入場料金で、庭から襖を開け放った邸宅内部を覗くことはできますが、中に入ることはできません。 広めの駐車場があります。

(Translated by Google) Visited the Shunga exhibition. Valuable works are displayed, divided into the early, middle, and late Edo periods. It is a rare opportunity to see prints and original paintings by artists such as Utamaro and Hokusai. The colors and depictions have been well preserved so that you don't feel the passage of time. The depictions are so good that they still send shivers down your spine even when viewed today. I was able to see the origins of modern manga through Japanese paintings and ukiyo-e. The admission fee is certainly a bit high, but I recommend it to anyone who is interested. (Original) 春画展を見学。 江戸　初期　中期　後期と分けて貴重な作品が展示 歌麿　北斎など版画、肉筆を見学できることは貴重。 色彩や描写を時間を感じさせないほどよく 保存してあるとおもいます。し、 現在観てもゾクッとするほどの描写です。 日本画、浮世絵で現代マンガの原点の描写を観させてもらいました。 確かに入館料は高めですが、 興味のある方は見ることをお勧めします。

(Translated by Google) Admission fee is high and it's not interesting Not recommended (Original) 入館料は高いし、面白くない オススメしない

(Translated by Google) It's interesting and I like it (Original) 趣があって好きです

(Translated by Google) Although I have been to Hagi dozens of times and knew about the Kumagai Family Residence and the museum, this was my first visit. The artworks on display in the storehouse completely changed my perception of the area. I was simply amazed at the miracle that so many artworks have been preserved in such a perfect condition until now. (Original) 萩へは何十回も出かけているのに、熊谷家住宅や美術館の存在も知っているのに初めての訪問でした。土蔵の中に展示された作品の数々に今までの概念が変わった気がします。これだけの美術品が最高の保存状態で今に至る奇跡にただ驚きました。

(Translated by Google) The Shunga exhibition was a wonderful one. It seems that due to the content, it cannot be exhibited to the general public, so it was a very rare opportunity. I highly recommend it. (Original) 春画展、とても素晴らしい展示でした。 内容の関係で、一般には展示できない？らしく、とても貴重な機会でした。 とても、おすすめです。

(Translated by Google) This is my first experience with potter's wheel. You can experience it for 2,100 yen, and it will be mailed to you at a later date. I have been good at arts and crafts since I was a child, so I participated full of confidence, but it was difficult. Divide the distributed soil into four parts, use one to make the bottom of the cup, and use the remaining three to form a donut shape and layer it on top. It didn't form a nice round shape, and when I asked the teacher to check it after it was completed, he told me that it was too heavy, so I'd have to scrape off the soil inside, and he roughly scraped it off. I managed to complete it, but I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of work the finished cup will turn out to be. There is a roadside station nearby, so it would be a good idea to go around it together. (Original) ロクロ初体験です。２１００円で体験出来て、後日郵送される仕組みです。子供の頃から図画工作が得意で自信満々に参加しましたが、難しかったです。 配られた土を四当分に割け、一つでカップの底部分をつくり、残りの３つはドーナッツ状にして上に重ねていきます。 キレイな丸い形にならないし、完成後に先生に確認していただくと、（重たいので内側の土を削ります」と、言われ、ザックリ削られました。 何とか完成させる事が出来ましたが、焼きあがって来たコップが、どんな作品に仕上がってくるのがとても楽しみです。 道の駅が近くにあるので、一緒に回ると良いでしょう。

(Translated by Google) I visited here to experience hand-building. He stayed with me for nearly 2 hours to teach me and made the experience easy to understand and fun. Experiencers can also visit the museum inside the museum for free, so I think the 2,800 yen price is quite a bargain. All of Daibi Yoshiga's works were elegant, beautiful, and wonderful. Although it is a little far from the city center, we highly recommend this place if you are thinking of experiencing pottery in Hagi. (Original) 手びねり体験でお伺いしました。2時間近く付きっきりで教えて頂き、わかりやすく楽しく体験させて頂きました。体験者は館内の美術館も見学無料になりますし、これで2800円はかなりお得だと思います。 吉賀大眉さんの作品はどれも上品で美しく、素敵な物でした。街中から少し離れますが、萩で焼物体験を考えておられる方は是非ここをオススメします。

(Translated by Google) This is a very impressive kiln located along National Route 19, which is lined with the Hagi reverberatory furnace and Ebisugahana shipyard ruins. (Original) 萩反射炉や恵美須ヶ鼻造船所跡が並ぶ国道19号線沿いにある、とても立派な窯です。

(Translated by Google) The explanation of Hagiyaki clay was interesting. Collaborative works between Daibi Yoshiga and other artists were also interesting. (Original) 萩焼の土の説明が興味深かったです。 吉賀大眉と他の作家さんとのコラボ作品も興味深いものでした。

(Translated by Google) You can experience pottery. It was difficult, but interesting. I would like to try this with my 4 year old grandson. (Original) 陶芸体験が出来ます。難しかったですが、面白かった。４歳の孫にやらせてみたいです。

(Translated by Google) There is no air conditioning. The works were great, but I can't concentrate on watching them at all in the summer. (Original) 冷房がない。 作品は素晴らしかったが、夏は全く集中して見れません。

Surreal and beautiful place. The view of the seaside and the camellia forest are magical. I went to check out the hagi Tsubaki (camellia) festival. Went a bit late as most flowers already dropped and wilted but it's still worth going.

Amazing forest. I've been in many forests, but I'd never been in one like this one before. The scenery is extremely unique. It's beautiful, but also a little creepy, like a haunted forest out of an old children's fairytale. Worth the visit if you like nature.

wonderful places where you should visit 🎀

(Translated by Google) I visited the Kasayama camellia forest. Approximately 25,000 camellias grow wild on an area of ​​10 hectares at the northern end of Kasayama. The flowering period for camellias is from early December to late March. The day I visited was in late December, so it wasn't in full bloom, but I was able to see glimpses of it blooming. I like visiting wild plants that bloom vigorously in the area, and this was the most wonderful spot! The thicket camellia grows in clusters in brackish waters where seawater and freshwater meet and the terrain is made up of lava created by volcanic eruptions. I think it is a sightseeing spot comparable to the mangroves that grow thickly in Okinawa's ocean waters. The soil and lava contain salty seawater, which is a harsh environment for plants, but if they adapt to it, it becomes a paradise and forms a clump forest! Feel the romance! The flower language of camellia is "modest kindness" A flower that blooms during the harsh winter season. It's wonderful! (Original) 笠山椿群生林に伺いました。 笠山の北端に10ヘクタールの広さに、約25,000本のヤブツバキが自生しています。 椿の開花時期は、12月上旬から3月下旬との事です。 伺った日は12月下旬だったので、満開ではありませんでしたが、チラホラ咲いているのを観察出来ました。 その土地土地にたくましく咲く、自生地に伺うのが好きなのですが、こちらは最高に素敵なスポットでした！ 火山の噴火による溶岩という地形と、海水と淡水が交わる汽水域で、たくましく群生するヤブツバキ。 沖縄の海水域にたくましく群生するマングローブに匹敵する、見どころのある観光名所だと思います。 海水の塩分を含む土壌と溶岩による、本来植物には厳しい環境に適応し、逆に適応してしまえば、楽園となり群生林として存在する群生林！ ロマンを感じます！ 椿の花言葉は、「控えめな優しさ」 冬の厳しい季節に咲く花。 素敵です！

(Translated by Google) Approximately 25,000 camellias grow naturally. The flowering period is from around December to late March, and in 2025 it will be around March 5th, and there were many camellias! (Usually from mid-February to late March) The ``Camellia Festival'' is held to coincide with the best time to see the flowers. Parking will be charged on Saturdays and Sundays during this period. It is perfect for a walk as there is a promenade. The observatory in the forest was closed to the public! (Original) 約25,000本のヤブツバキが自生しています。 開花期間は12月頃～3月下旬、2025年は3月5日頃が落ち椿もたくさんありました！ （例年は2月中旬～3月下旬頃） 花の見頃にあわせて「椿まつり」が開催されており、 期間中の土日は駐車場が有料になります。 遊歩道が整備されているのでお散歩にぴったりです。 群生林の中にある展望台は立ち入り禁止になっていました！

(Translated by Google) I visited in the middle of summer. It was hot, but there were no people around, and the sunlight filtering through the trees was somehow magical. I wanted to go up to the observation deck, but the repairs hadn't been completed yet. (Original) 夏真っ盛りに伺いました。暑いですが、人もおらず、木漏れ日の林修がなんだか幻想的でした。展望台に上がりたかったのですが、まだ、修繕はされていなかったです。

(Translated by Google) Visit at 12:00 on Saturdays during the Camellia Festival The parking lot was closed. [Parking lot] Paid 300 yen during the camellia festival period [Camellia] The tree is tall, so you can admire the falling flowers. [Toilet] There are temporary toilets at the first parking lot and behind the second parking lot (perhaps only during the camellia festival?) If you walk around easily, you can see it in about 30 minutes. For those who want to take a more thorough stroll, it can be made into a light hike if you take a long detour. *As of March 2025, the observation deck is closed due to deterioration. (Original) 椿まつり期間中の土曜12時に訪問 駐車場は停められた。 【駐車場】椿祭り期間は有料300円 【椿】木が背が高いので、落ちてる花を愛でる感じでしょうか。 【トイレ】第一駐車場の所と第二駐車場の裏に仮設トイレ１つ(椿まつり期間のみか？) ぐるっと軽く回るなら30分くらいで見れます。 もっとしっかり散策したい人は大回りすれば軽いハイキングにもなりそう。 ＊2025.03現在、展望台は老朽化の為閉鎖中

(Translated by Google) The building is old. It's a retro and quiet place with the feel of a Showa era castle town, including the surrounding area. On the first floor, there is a Hagiyaki gallery and a small selection of souvenirs such as Hagiyaki and sweets. For dinner, I ate fuku zosui on the second floor. It was delicious and typical of Yamaguchi. There are bicycle rentals nearby. Convenient for walking around. Visited again for painting experience. It was a simple process and very easy. It felt good. (Original) 建物が古いです。 周りも含めて昭和の城下町という感じでレトロで静かな所です。 1階には萩焼のギャラリーや沢山の萩焼やお菓子などのお土産も少し販売をしています。 食事は2階でふく雑炊を食べました。 山口らしくて美味しかったです。 周辺にはレンタサイクルがあり 周りを散策するのに便利です。 絵付け体験で再訪問。 シンプルな工程でとっても簡単でした。 いい感じでした。

(Translated by Google) It's an old historical building The inside has been renovated and was comfortable. Artworks such as Hagiyaki by Living National Treasure artists are scattered throughout the building, giving it the feel of an art museum. The bathroom was also spacious and comfortable. Perhaps as a precaution against the coronavirus, the ceramic bath and sauna were canceled. Enjoy a nice view, walk on the beach, and go fishing Walking around the city is easy and fun. At a nearby Hagiyaki shop, You can try painting, making by hand, and using a potter's wheel. (Original) 古い歴史ある建物ですが 中は改装してあり快適に過ごせました 人間国宝の作家の萩焼をはじめ美術品が館内にちりばめられさながら美術館のよう お風呂も広く快適でした コロナ対策でしょうか、陶板風呂やサウナは中止されていました 眺めが良く浜を散歩したり釣りをしたり 街歩きもしやすいし楽しみがつきません 近くに併設された萩焼のお店では 絵付けや手びねり、ろくろ体験ができます

(Translated by Google) Speaking of Hagi, it's Hagi ware🔥I've always liked Bizen ware and Hagi ware, but I don't collect them, but 😅Just looking at them is soothing, so I went on a tour of the kiln for a feast for the eyes👀✨ When I look at it... I want it 😆 but it's too expensive to buy... Hagiyaki is really good⤴️ (Original) 萩と言えば萩焼🔥昔から備前焼と萩焼が好きで収集はしてないけど😅見てるだけでも癒されるから目の保養に窯元に見学👀✨ 見てると…欲しくなる😆けど高くて買えない… やっぱり萩焼いいなぁ⤴️

(Translated by Google) We had a potter's wheel experience and a painting experience. I went there by myself around 3pm, but I was so happy to have the experience and was so moved by the excellent customer service of the craftsmen that I wanted to come with my wife! The potter's wheel experience takes about 15 minutes, so the painting experience is up to you. It looks like it will take about 1.5 months to complete, but I'm looking forward to that as well. By the way, you can choose to paint in color (blue, green, red, yellow, black) or single color (red (close to brown)). There were many Hagiyaki items at the store that you could buy as souvenirs, ranging from affordable items to items that cost tens of thousands of yen. I bought a teacup for 1000 yen and a mug for 850 yen from among the slightly different items. I’m looking forward to using it! I will definitely go again when I come to Hagi!! (Original) ろくろ体験と絵づけ体験をしました。15時くらいに一人で行ったのですが快く体験させて戴き、職人さんの神対応に感動し、嫁に来たいと思うほどでした‼ 所要時間はろくろ体験は15分程度で、絵づけ体験自分次第ですかね。出来上がりは1.5ヵ月程かかるようですが、それもまた楽しみです。ちなみに絵づけはカラー(青・緑・赤・黄・黒)か単色(赤(茶に近い))を選べますよ～。 店頭には手頃な値段のものからン万円するものもあり、手土産に買って帰れる萩焼きがたくさんありました。私はちょっと分けあり品の中から1000円の湯飲みと850円のマグカップを購入しました。今から使うのが楽しみです‼ 萩にきたらまた絶対に行きます‼

(Translated by Google) Since it's a pottery, there are so many different types that it can be confusing. It's that much fun. (Original) 窯元ですので種類もいっぱいあって迷いますね。 その分楽しいです。

(Translated by Google) To purchase Hagiyaki I visited various stores but couldn't decide. Visit after several visits I was wondering if it would be okay since it's near a tourist spot. The store had a wide variety of products, from authentic items to everyday items to service items, making it easy to choose. Above all, the landlady? The response was excellent. I can feel your desire to choose something good and something you are satisfied with. Thank you for searching our inventory and checking with us in various areas so that we could purchase what we liked at a reasonable price. (Original) 萩焼を購入する為 いろいろな店舗を周りましたがなかなか決まらず 何件目かで訪問 観光地の近くなのでどうかと思っていましたが 本格的なものから日常使いのもの、サービス品まで、品揃え豊富で選びやすい店内でした 何より女将さん？の対応が素晴らしく 良いもの、納得いくものを選んでほしい気持ちが伝わってきます。 在庫から探してくれたり、各方面に確認していただき、気に入ったものを、納得のいく価格で購入できました、ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) I had a valuable experience in pottery. I turned the electric potter's wheel and made a 🍺 beer mug 👍⤴⤴ I'm looking forward to receiving it 🏠 in about a month until it's baked 😊 (Original) 陶芸という貴重な体験が、出来ました。電動轆轤を回し、🍺ビアジョッキを製作しました👍⤴⤴　焼上がり迄、1ヶ月位で🏠に届くのが楽しみです😊

(Translated by Google) I visited with my family by car at lunchtime on Saturday, May 30th. We parked our car in the nearby free tourist parking lot. Our main purpose was to feed the Nishikigoi carp swimming in the stream. We bought carp food (50 yen each) in front of a pottery shop along the stream. Although it was only for a short time, we enjoyed feeding the carp. It is easier to enter the tourist parking lot from the upstream side. The road is a little narrow and the entrance to the parking lot is at a sharp angle, so please check Street View. (Original) 5/30(土)お昼に家族と車で訪れました。車は近くの無料観光駐車場を利用しました。メインの目的は小川で泳ぐ錦鯉にエサをあげることです。コイのエサを小川沿の陶器屋さんの店先で購入(1つ50円)。短い時間でしたがエサやりを楽しみました。 観光駐車場へは上流側から行った方が入りやすい。道が少し狭いし、駐車場入り口が鋭角になっているのでストリートビューで確認して下さい。

(Translated by Google) It's not a very prominent place for sightseeing in Hagi, but it's a place with a lot of atmosphere. If you are going by car, park at the Aibagawa entrance of the City Circulation Mall bus stop on the national highway and then take a tour on foot! (Original) 萩の観光ではあまり目立つ所では無いけど情緒有る有る場所では？車で行くなら国道の市内循環まぁーるバス停の藍場川入口の所に停めて後は徒歩で見学を！

(Translated by Google) You can feed the carp. These carp were released into the river following the example of Tsuwano. (Original) 鯉に餌やりができます。 この鯉は、津和野にならって放流したとのことです。

(Translated by Google) I went there on a trip about 10 years ago, and I'm writing this review to remember feeding the carp in the charming townscape. I think Hagi City is a wonderful place, and I'd like to go back someday. (Original) 10年ほど前に旅行で行き、風情ある街並みの中で鯉に餌やりをした事を思い出しクチコミを書いております。萩市はとても素敵な所だなぁと思い、またいつか行きたいです。

(Translated by Google) There is a mix of residential areas and old mansions across the river. The atmosphere of carp swimming in the stream will soothe you. The parking lot is large, but the road to get there is narrow. (Original) 住宅街と旧邸宅が川を挟んで混在してます。小川に鯉が泳ぐ雰囲気に癒されます。 駐車場は広いが、たどり着く迄の道が狭い。

(Translated by Google) There are three places around the Aiba River that you can visit with a 1-day Hagi City Cultural Property Facility Pass (|310 yen). It's 100 yen per place, so I think you'll get your money's worth quickly. There are apparently 9 facilities in total. Aiba River is also beautiful and has a great atmosphere. (Original) 藍場川の周りに萩市文化財施設1日券(|310円)で回れるところが3カ所あります。1カ所100円なのですぐに元は取れると思います。全部で9施設あるそうです。藍場川も綺麗で雰囲気抜群です。

(Translated by Google) There are carp swimming right behind this Nani Nani residence (lol). Nice atmosphere. It’s interesting to see that there are fish other than carp (lol) (Original) ちょうどこのなになに邸の裏に先っちの裏ね(笑)鯉が泳いでますわ いい雰囲気。 鯉以外の魚も居て面白い(笑)

(Translated by Google) It is operated as a Hagiyaki pottery. There is a climbing kiln outside the shop!This time, I bought a bear mug as a gift for a friend's 60th birthday. As expected, I was able to purchase something that I was satisfied with because I was able to see the actual item and make a selection! Thank you for your courteous customer service. I also bought a small plate for my wife to use as a snack holder. Starting tonight, I'll grab some snacks and have some delicious drinks with my wife! (Original) 萩焼窯元として、営まれています。お店の外側には、登り窯が有ります!今回は、知り合いの還暦祝いとして、ベアマグカップを購入しました。やはり、現物を見て選べるので、満足いくものを購入することができました!丁寧に接客いただきありがとうございました。 また、自分の妻用に、おつまみ入れの小皿を購入しました。 今晩から早速おつまみ入れて、妻と美味しいお酒飲みます!

(Translated by Google) Potter's Wheel Teacup Making Experience The day before our trip, we had requested a potter's wheel experience with another potter, but the plan suddenly fell through. We frantically searched for a new potter, but we called and requested a potter's wheel, and they were able to quickly arrange the experience. The kiln had a climbing kiln feel and a traditional atmosphere. There were three seats on the wheel, and my family of three experienced the experience. I'm quite old, and I had surgery on my right hand, my dominant hand, three years ago, so I wasn't very confident. However, they were quick and responsive, carefully watching over the three of us, and with hands-on instruction, we were able to create a beautiful teacup prototype. Each of our pieces has a unique, gentle character, and I can't wait for them to be fired in that climbing kiln and receive theirs. It was a sudden request, but they were happy to accommodate, and by the time we left, the group painting experience had arrived. Thank you so much for taking the time despite your busy schedule. I look forward to receiving my teacup soon. Thank you so much! 😊 (Original) ろくろ　湯呑み　作成体験 旅行体験前日、他の窯元さんにろくろ体験お願いしてたんですが、急遽駄目になり、慌てて、探してたんですが、電話で、お願いして、体験を急遽入れて頂きました。 窯は登り窯の趣と昔ながらの風情が感じられ、ろくろは3席で、家族3人が体験しました。私は年齢も、かなりいってまして、まして、利き手の右手を三年前に手術してて、あまり自信がなかったのですが、テキパキと、3人をよく見て頂き、私は手取りで教えて頂いて、素敵な、湯呑みの原型が出来ました。3人個性のある、優しい趣に、あの、登り窯で、焼いていただいて、私の手元に来るのが楽しみでなりません。急なお願いでしたが、快く受けて頂き、私達が帰る頃には、団体の絵付けの体験の方々が来られてました。お忙しい中、有り難く、感謝いたします。早く私の湯呑みが届くのを楽しみにしてます。ありがとうございました😊

(Translated by Google) I bought a utensil (*^^*) The plated meals are truly delicious and beautiful! (Original) 器を購入しました(*^^*) 盛ったお食事がホントに美味しく美しく、頂けるのです！

(Translated by Google) Those who experience pottery at the Daibi Memorial Museum can purchase items at a 10% discount. Cards can be used, but cash only when discounts are available. Of course, I bought it! The lineup was very elegant and easy on the eyes, and there were some gems that even I, who don't know much about pottery, would want. (Original) 大眉記念館で焼き物体験をした方は、品物が1割引きで購入出来ます。カードも使えますが、割引の時は現金のみ。 勿論、買わせていただきました！ラインナップはとても上品で目に優しく、焼き物に詳しくない自分でも欲しくなる逸品がありました。

(Translated by Google) We also sell plates for sale. The atmosphere is very nice. (Original) お皿もピンキリで販売してます。 雰囲気はとてもいいです。

(Translated by Google) They gave me a lot of freedom to do what I wanted and it was fun, but the number of people kept increasing and it became quite sloppy to teach them. But I'm looking forward to the finished product! (Original) 結構自由にやらせてくれて、楽しかったですが、人数がどんどん増えて、教えるのは結構雑でした。でも、出来上がりが楽しみ！

(Translated by Google) A work that does not disappoint my favorite Hagiyaki. Beautiful and delicate. The lady at the store will guide you to the best products with her wealth of knowledge. The point is that you won't find the same item because everything is handmade. Please come to the store! My sister chose it, and purchasing it online is also good. This vase also appears in a scene from Shin Godzilla 😃 (Original) 私好みの、ああ萩焼、を裏切らない作品。美しく繊細。お店のお姉さんも、豊な知識で逸品に導いてくれます。全て手作りなので、同じ物に出会えないのもポイント。是非、お店に！ お姉さんチョイスで、ネット購入も良いですね。 シン・ゴジラの一場面にも、こちらの花瓶が出てますよ😃

(Translated by Google) Elementary school students were also climbing energetically. Although it is a mountain road, it is well maintained. If you climb it, you might like Hagi even more. The summit of Mt. Shizuki was called a stronghold or Tsumemaru, and was a facility for sieging in the event of an emergency. It had a water storage function and also stored weapons. (Original) 小学生も元気に登っていました。 山道ですが、きれいに整備してあります。 登ってみると、ますます萩が好きになるかも。 指月山山頂は要害または詰丸とよばれ、有事の際、籠城するための施設でした。 貯水機能を備え、武器も保管してありました。

(Translated by Google) Shigetsuyama is located in the back of Hagi Castle. It takes about 30 minutes one way. You can climb it in sandals, but I recommend sneakers. There are a lot of bugs, so insect repellent is a must. The view from the top is great, so it's recommended for active people. (Original) 萩城内奥にある指月山。片道30分くらい。サンダルでも登れましたが運動靴がオススメ。虫もいっぱいいるので虫除け必須。頂上からの景色は良いのでアクティブな方にはオススメ。

(Translated by Google) There are some surprisingly steep stairs, so sturdy, non-slip sneakers are essential. Even in mid-October, we were attacked by mosquitoes, and I wished I had brought insect repellent. Even at the top, we were chased by mosquitoes and had to return early, but the view was beautiful. (Original) 意外と急な階段もあり、滑りにくいしっかりしたスニーカーが必須です。10月中旬でも蚊の猛攻撃に遭い、虫除けスプレーを持っていればと反省しました。頂上でも蚊に追われて早々に帰ってきましたが、良い景色でした。

(Translated by Google) A mountain with an altitude of 143 meters (about 750 meters from the entrance to the summit). The climb was quite tough, and I nearly gave up about halfway through. (It was humid and I was sweating profusely) I managed to reach the summit, but it wasn't particularly well-maintained and was in a state of disrepair. The view from the viewpoint was good. I was annoyed by the rude people who were graffitiing the white walls. After the rain, it was slippery on the way back, so be careful where you step. (Original) 標高143メートル（入り口から山頂まで750メートルくらい）の山 登りは結構きつい、半分くらいで心が折れそうになった （蒸し暑くて汗がダラダラ） 何とか山頂まで登ったが、特に整備されているわけではなく、荒れ放題 ビュースポットからの景色は良い 礼儀を知らない輩が白壁に落書きしているのが腹立たしかった 雨上がりだと、帰りは滑りやすいので足元を要注意

(Translated by Google) The castle ruins were just a short trek up the mountain. There was no view, but I could see Hagi Castle Town and the sea. The autumn leaves were also beautiful. It's a surprisingly sturdy mountain, so I think it's dangerous to climb it in high heels or sandals. It takes about 30 minutes to climb slowly. Stone walls and water storage facilities remain. (Original) ちょっとしたトレッキング気分で山を登った先の城跡。展望はありませんが萩城下町や海が見えました。 紅葉も素晴らしく、よかったです。 意外にしっかりした山なので、ハイヒールやサンダルでは登るのは危ないと思います。ゆっくり登って30分くらいかかります。 石垣や貯水施設などが残っています

(Translated by Google) The Honmaru and Ninomaru of Hagi Castle, which was built by Terumoto Mori, are located here, and it is the last fort for sequestering the castle. 🏯 There are earthen walls and stone walls at the top, and there is a view overlooking the sea and the castle grounds. The irrigation pond and stone quarry with chisel marks from that time remain, and I think it's a must-visit spot for sightseeing in Hagi Castle, but the mountain trail is rough and doesn't seem to have been well-maintained. The slopes covered with fallen leaves are slippery, and the stairs are steep, so be careful. 😅 It takes about 15 minutes to climb up, so if you wear comfortable shoes you can see Hagi Castle in its true form, but I wish it would be managed a little more properly. If we do that, the value of Hagi Castle might increase?!😆💦 (Original) 毛利輝元が築城した萩城の本丸と二の丸が置かれており、籠城するための最後の砦としての場所です。🏯 頂上には土塀や石垣があり、海上や城下を見下ろせて眺望もあります。 当時の用水用の池やノミ跡の残る石切場などが残され、萩城の観光に外せないスポットだと思いますが、登山道は荒れていてあまり手入れされていないようです。落葉の積もった坂道は滑りやすく、階段も急で要注意です。😅 15分位で登れるので、歩きやすい靴で登れば萩城の本来の姿を見られますが、もう少しきちんと管理して欲しいなぁ。そうすれば萩城の価値も上がるかも?!😆💦

(Translated by Google) 2024.7 When touring castles, it is often the case that climbing a mountain is the result of chance. It was built in 1604 after the defeat at Sekigahara. When I read the guide that it is a flatland castle consisting of the main castle, the second castle, the third castle, and the "tsumemaru" on the mountaintop, I couldn't help but climb it because I came to see the castle. The fact that it is 143m high and takes 20 to 30 minutes to climb is also a good reason (because it is unlikely that anyone will come here often). Even though it was just before the end of the rainy season, it was a sunny day today, and it was quite hard to climb the mountain path, which was wet from last night's rain, while chasing mosquitoes. It may be more comfortable to climb during the cherry blossom season or in early autumn. It was written that there was no observation deck, but the view was good. (Original) 2024.7 城巡りでは、成り行き登山になる事が多い。関ヶ原の敗北後、1604年に築城されたとの事である。本丸、二の丸、三の丸と、山頂の「詰丸」によって構成された平山城と、案内文を読むと、城を観に来たのだからと、ついつい登ってしまう。高さ143m、登山時間20分から30分というのも、理由付けにはなる(なかなか来られないだろうから)。梅雨明け直前とは言え晴天の本日、昨晩の雨で湿る登山道を、藪蚊を追いながら登るのは、なかなかハードでした。桜の頃や秋口の方が、快適に登れるかもしれない。展望台は無いと書かれていましたが、眺望は良かったです。

(Translated by Google) The third of the three great views of Hagi. Ishibori Park (Nishinohama) When it comes to sunsets alone, Hagi is No. 1. You can see the sea from the midpoint of the walking path that goes around the park, so please walk towards the sea and take lots of photos. The park is also a sacred place for Hagi's Pokemon GO!! (this is my personal opinion) The park entrance and the end of the walking path are super hot spots. The area near the purification center in front of the park entrance is also extremely dangerous. To get to the park, turn at Hagi Eight Views (diagonally in front of the Hagi High School Ground) and go straight (there is a free parking lot on the Hagi Castle Ruins on the right), and you will reach the end of a T-junction (the end is the purification center) and turn right to reach the Stone Carving Park. (Original) 萩三大絶景の三つ目。石彫公園(西ノ浜)夕日だけでいうと萩No.1ですね。公園を一周する散策道の丁度中間地点から海が見えますので、海の方へ足を進め写メりまくって下さい。公園は萩のポケモンＧＯ!!の聖地でもある(個人的見解です)公園入口と散策道の一番奥が激アツスポット。公園入口手前の浄化センター付近も鬼激ヤバです。公園へは萩八景の所を曲がり(萩高校グランド斜め前)直進(右手に萩城跡無料駐車場あり)するとＴ字路突き当たりになり(突き当たりが浄化センター)右手に曲がると石彫公園です。

(Translated by Google) Local children and their parents enjoy playing ball and other activities on the lawn square. It's a nice sight. If you go towards the coast, you can see the scenery of the Sea of ​​Japan. It's a very beautiful scenery. (Original) 芝生広場で地元の子どもや親子がボール遊びなどを楽しんでいます。いい光景です。海岸の方に行くと日本海の風景が見られます。とても美しい風景です。

(Translated by Google) A hidden beach behind the stone carving park! I went there on August 14th, and it was a little-known spot with almost no one around! ! (Original) 石彫公園の裏に穴場の海水浴場！ 8/14に行ったけど、ほとんど誰もいない穴場スポット！！

(Translated by Google) Parking is free and you can enter the Hagi Castle ruins for free from here. It seems stupid to enter through the official entrance. (Original) 駐車場無料だし萩城跡には、ここから無料で入場できる。正規の入口から入るのが、バカみたい。

(Translated by Google) This is a park near the coast, and there are 3-4 cut stones lined up in a grassy field, which seem to act as accents. It seems to be used for walking and as a playground for children. (Original) 海岸の近くにある公園で、芝生広場の中に切石が３－4箇所並べて組んであり、アクセントの役割をしているように見えます。散歩や子供の遊び場として利用されているようです。

(Translated by Google) We brought some toys and had fun playing. The wind is strong because it's close to the seaside. There was a lot of walking and walking the dog. (Original) 遊び道具を持って行って、楽しく遊びました。 海辺が近いので風は強いです。 犬の散歩、ウオーキングが多かった。

(Translated by Google) unexpected secret spot The parking lot next to this place is actually free. The park has a pokeste and a stadium, so Some people are playing Pokemon GO while taking a walk. You can park your car here and walk to Hagi Castle and the museum. (Original) 意外な穴場 ここの横の駐車場は実は無料 公園はポケステやスタジアムがあるので 散歩しながらポケモンGOやってる人もいる ここに車止めて萩城や博物館も徒歩で行ける

When visiting the playground some equipment was taped off and the swing set was unusable. Some positives were that the zip line and big slide were still functioning properly. We arrived on a Saturday and the playground was empty. Unsure about the other facilities because we did not use them.

(Translated by Google) I came to Hagi for work, so I stopped by for the first time in a while. I used to come here often when my kids were small 😊 After all, there's no one there at 3pm on weekdays. There are a lot of play equipment here. A huge long roller slide Yes, there's no one there, so it doesn't matter how old you are. I slipped😆 It's quite high so it can be quite slippery. In addition to play equipment, there is also stretching equipment, so adults can also enjoy it. Especially when I stretch my back, it feels really tight. It was good. One person was screaming 👍 (Original) 萩に仕事で来たので久しぶりに寄ってみました。 子供が小さい時はよく来てました😊 やっぱ平日の15時だと誰も居ないですね。 ここはとにかく遊具がいっぱいあります。 凄い大きな長いローラーのすべり台が あり、誰もいないから年甲斐もなく 滑っちゃいました😆 結構な高さからだから中々滑りますよ。 遊具だけじゃなくストレッチ系の器具もあるから大人も楽しめます。 特に背中伸ばすやつめっちゃ気持ち 良かったです。 １人叫んでました👍

(Translated by Google) I was concerned about the dirt on the play equipment, but the children had fun regardless! However, perhaps because of this time of year (late September), there were a lot of bees and I felt it was dangerous (I think there is probably a nest). Because of that, I could only play for about 15 minutes 😅 Other people also reported getting burnt, but the slide was unbelievably hot. Although the temperature was about that of a summer day, it was incomparably hotter than similar playground equipment at other parks. Please be really careful 🙇 (Original) 遊具の汚れが気になりますが、子どもたちにはそんなこと関係なく楽しめていました！ ただ、この時期（9月下旬）のせいなのか、蜂が多く危険を感じました💦（多分、巣があると思います） そのため15分くらいしか遊べませんでした😅 他の方も火傷をしたと書かれていましたが、滑り台が考えられないくらい熱いです。 夏日くらいの気温だったのですが、他の公園の同様の遊具とは比較にならないくらいの熱さです。本当に気をつけてください🙇

(Translated by Google) I was looking for somewhere to play on my way back from the Hagi Festival (8/3) and found this place❗ I came here for the first time with my grandchildren who are 3 and 5 years old. Although the location is a little out of the way, there are signs so it's easy to understand, even for first-timers. There was a lot of play equipment that looked like vegetables, and people were having fun playing with it. (It was just so hot that I got a burn on my butt when I went down the slide😢) In addition to the play equipment, there was a rest area with a roof. As I watched my grandson having fun while cooling off in the shade, I thought I was glad I came. There was a building that looked like a gymnasium and a baseball field nearby❗The parking lot is spacious. (Original) 萩祭(8/3)の帰りに何処か遊べるところはないかな⁉と探して、見つけたのがここ❗ ３才、５才の孫を連れて初めて来ました。 場所は少し山手に入った処ですが標識があるので初めての人でも分かりやすいですね❗沢山の野菜に見立てた遊具があって喜んで遊んでいました🎵 (ただ暑かったので、滑り台を滑った時、お尻に火傷を😢) 遊具の他に屋根つきの休憩場所があったので 日陰で涼みながら孫の楽しそうな姿を見ながら来てよかったな✨と思いました。 近くには体育館⁉らしい建物と野球場がありました❗駐車場は広いですね。

(Translated by Google) It is a large and beautiful park with large playground equipment made of summer mandarin oranges, a specialty of Hagi. The parking lot is large and free. There are baseball fields, track and field stadiums, gymnasiums, swimming pools, restrooms, vending machines, etc. (Original) 萩の特産である夏みかんの大型遊具がある広くて綺麗な公園です。 駐車場は広くて無料です。 野球場や陸上競技場、体育館、プール、トイレ、自動販売機などがあります。

(Translated by Google) Hagi Wellness Park. A complex facility with a baseball field, multipurpose plaza, etc. It is the main venue for the Hagi Castle Town Marathon. A large one called Natsumikan Land? It is also a place where families can enjoy themselves when the weather is nice. (Original) 萩ウェルネスパーク。野球場、多目的広場などが集合した複合施設。萩城下町マラソンではメイン会場となっている。夏みかんランドという大型？の設備もあり、気候の良いときにはファミリーでも楽しめそうな場所です。

(Translated by Google) She took great care of my children when they were small. This is Renessa Nagato's slide. There are vending machines at the stadium right next to it, and parking is free, so it's a great place for families with children. If I had to be greedy, it would be great if there was a sunshade on the sitting area. (Original) 子供が小さい頃には大変お世話になった。ここか、ルネッサ長門の滑り台だもんね。すぐ横の球場には自販機もあり、駐車場も無料なんで子育て世代には良い場所。欲を言えば腰掛け場所に日除けがあれば最高なんだけどなぁ。