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Kannon-in

観音院

Part of the Chugoku 33 Temple Pilgrimage, Kannon-in, also known as Tamae Kannon (玉江観音), was built overlooking the Hashimoto River. It is said that private meetings were held here by some of Hagi's most prominent and influential figures in the years leading up to the fall of the shogunate. The temple offers an incredible view of Mount Shizuki, the castle town, and the Sea of Japan.

Getting there: 7 min walk from Tamae Station
Hours: Closed · opens 8 am
Weekly hours
Mon 8 am–5 pm
Tue 8 am–5 pm
Wed 8 am–5 pm
Thu 8 am–5 pm
Fri 8 am–5 pm
Sat 8 am–5 pm
Sun 8 am–5 pm

Mon	8 am–5 pm
Tue	8 am–5 pm
Wed	8 am–5 pm
Thu	8 am–5 pm
Fri	8 am–5 pm
Sat	8 am–5 pm
Sun	8 am–5 pm

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萩キリシタン殉教者記念公園
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Grill Restaurant Kenran
網焼きレストラン見蘭
A grill restaurant known for Kenran Beef from a local farm. It can be eaten as steak, yakiniku, and in other dishes. In the same complex, they also have the Midoriya Honten, which in addition to offering meat to buy directly, they have foods that you can eat while you walk, such as croquettes and fried beef cutlets, as well as takeaway bentos, all of which feature their signature Kenran Beef.
Restaurant 17:00-22:00, Midoriya Honten 17:00-22:00, lunch by reservation 11:30-14:00 (closed Tue)
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Kuchiba Residence
口羽家住宅
Built between the late 18th century and early 19th century, it's one of the oldest samurai residences in Hagi. It was home to one of the domain's top officials. The house has a nice view of the Hashimoto River.
Closed · opens 9 am¥100
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Asa Mōri Samurai Residence
旧厚狭毛利家萩屋敷長屋
A longhouse dating back to 1856 belonging to the Asa Mōri family, descendants of Mōri Motonari who were granted land in Asa (present-day Sanyo-Onoda). It was part of a larger estate that included the main house and other buildings however, none of the other buildings remain. Since it is a longhouse, each section is opened as their own exhibit. As you walk from one end to the other, you can see inside and learn about the house and Hagi samurai life.
¥220 (includes entrance to Hagi Castle)