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Hagi Castle Town

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Hagi Castle Town

萩城下町

Yamaguchi · Chugoku

Hagi Castle Town is a historic site known for its well-preserved samurai earthen walls and traditional buildings. It played a significant role in the Choshu domain during the Meiji Restoration, making it a key location for revolutionary activities. Visitors can also enjoy fugu (pufferfish) dishes in the morning at local eateries.

Why we picked it

Many mainstream travelers overlook Hagi in favor of more popular destinations like Kyoto and Hiroshima.

Best season
Spring
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 1,313 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to walk the samurai-district streets and earthen walls; individual historic residences and Shizuki (castle ruins) park charge separately.
Website
city.hagi.lg.jp/site/sekaiisan/h6080.html

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Hiroshima Station · ~2h 38m by car

Tags

historysamuraifood

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