Timeline
15:40
Pick up a soft-serve pudding from Hagi Pudding to enjoy while you walk. The shop has no listed hours, so check if it is open before you go.
16:40
Walk to Shizuki Park to explore the castle ruins and the Jozangama pottery kiln. Arrive an hour before sunset to wander the grounds and find the best vantage point for the evening light.
17:40
Watch the sun set toward the west over Hagi. The golden light fades quickly, so take in the view while it lasts.
18:10
Head to Ajiro for dinner. This restaurant serves kaiseki sets featuring the best of the local seafood catch. It is open from 17:00 to 21:00 on weekdays, so you will have plenty of time to eat before it closes.
19:10
End the evening at Kozuchi, an izakaya serving seafood and locally-made alcohols. It stays open until midnight, giving you time to unwind after dinner.
Local tip
Ajiro may not be suitable for single diners, so go with a group if possible. Kozuchi is closed on Wednesdays, so check the day of your visit.
Check before you go
- Hagi Pudding has no listed opening hours; check if it is open before you go.
- Ajiro is closed on Wednesdays and serves lunch only 11:30-14:00, so ensure you visit during its dinner service.
- Kozuchi is closed on Wednesdays.
Worth knowing
- Ajiro is open at 18:10 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hagi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).