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Hagi

Hagi (萩市 Hagi-shi) is one of Japan's most beautiful castle towns, with many old streets and residences that have survived untouched in this town of 50,000 people (2016).

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    Boat Cruise

    萩八景遊覧船

    The Hagi Tourist Association runs pleasant cruises on the Hashimoto River and the Sea of Japan, with a guide to direct attention to the Eight Fine Views.

    Closed · opens 9 am¥1200 adults, ¥600 kids

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    Susa Bay Geocruising

    須佐湾遊覧船ジオクルージング

    A cruise of the bay to enjoy local geological features along the coast with the hornfels cliffs as the main highlight. Advance reservations required.

    60 min ride from reserved time between 10:00-15:00 from May to October¥2200 for 5 people or more, ¥11000 total for less than 5 people

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    Yuzuya Honten

    柚子屋本店

    The natsumikan is a citrus fruit that's grown in many local gardens, and squeezed into a tasty juice. At Yuzuya Honten, you can buy natsumikan and other local fruits whole, enjoy them as ice cream, or lend a hand at turning them into juice or marmalade. It's on a peninsula directly north of the city — either take a cab or walk west from JR Koshigahama Station.

    Closed · opens 9 am

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    Hagi Hina Festival

    萩城下の古き雛たち

    Hina doll displays are set up in many of the historic samurai residences in the Horiuchi area. On the last day of the festival, there is a ceremony where girls put special dolls in the waters of the Aibagawa Canal called nagashibina.

    Early Feb to Early Apr

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    Hagi Historical Festival

    萩時代まつり

    During weekends in November, this festival involves people in traditional Choshu garb on parade through the center of town.

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    Hagi Lantern Festival

    萩万灯会

    The lanterns surrounding the Mori Clan graves are lit up at Daishoin Temple on August 13 and at Tokoji Temple on August 15

    Closed · opens 7:30 pm

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    Hagi Summer Festival

    萩夏まつり

    This festival at the beginning of August. On the first day, about 8,000 fireworks are lit over the sea off Kikugahama.

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    Hagi-yaki Festival

    萩焼まつり

    This festival is at the beginning of May. About 50 pottery shops from around the city come to the City Gymnasium to exhibit and sell their wares. It's a great opportunity to buy hagi-yaki at a low price.

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    Kurumayado Tenjuppei

    俥宿 天十平

    Rickshaw tours of the historic sections of the city center. They have standard itineraries to match the tour length, but substitutions can be made.

    Closed · opens 9 amFor two people, expect to pay ¥6000 for 30 minutes, ¥10,000 for one hour, or ¥20,000 two hours.