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Umeya Shichibei House

梅屋七兵衛旧宅

A sake brewer and local arms dealer, he traveled in secret to Nagasaki to procure 1000 Chinese guns for the Choshu Domain, which helped them win the Boshin War and eventually bring down the Tokugawa shogunate.

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Yamanaka Residence
旧山中家住宅
The Yamanaka family were local seafood salesmen. They sold from here as well as sending fish to buyers in Kansai. Visitors can see items from the former business used by the Yamanaka's.
Closed · opens 9 amFree
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Former Hagi Domain Boathouse
旧萩藩御船倉
A structure built to house the ships that were being constructed to protect Hagi from nautical attacks. The sea once reached the boathouse, so ships could enter and exit the port.
Only open during special periods, but it can always be viewed from the outside
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Yamamura Residence
旧山村家住宅
A wealthy family, the Yamamura's had their main house, a teahouse, and a storehouse around a central garden.
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Koike Family Warehouse
旧小池家土蔵
A storehouse believed to have been used to house cargo from Hamasaki Port.