Enjoy An Extravagant Meal At Hagi Domain School Meirinkan

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Event Details

This event finished on 2024年 11月 16日

Date(s)

October 19 (Sat) & November 16 (Sat)

Time(s)

10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Cost

¥3,000（Food and drinks included）

Dine and learn about the Hagi Domain School Meirinkan, the Bakumatsu Era and Hagi’s World Heritage Sites

Our exclusive guide will provide an informative tour of the Hagi Domain School Meirinkan, offering insights into Japan’s pioneering science and technology during the late Edo period, as well as Hagi’s World Heritage Sites. After learning all about Hagi and its history, enjoy a premium meal prepared with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, served by Café and Restaurant Hagi Goyomi.

Meet the Host

NPO Hagi Meirin Gakusha

This tour is provided by a team of volunteers from a non-profit organization that manages and operates the Meirin Gakusha in cooperation with the local city government.

We hope you enjoy your time at Hagi Meirin Gakusha, one of the largest wooden school buildings in Japan, built on the site of the Hagi Domain School Meirinkan.

Schedule

  1. Meet at the main building of Hagi Meirin Gakusha
  2. Tour of the Hagi Domain School Meirinkan Exhibition Room & Meirin Elementary School Exhibition Room
  3. Tour of the Bakumatsu Museum & World Heritage Site Visitor Center, located in Building No. 2
  4. View the remaining structures of the Hagi Domain School Meirinkan
  5. Enjoy a premium meal in the school’s special dining room for guests
  6. Finish

*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.

Photo Gallery

The Yubikan Hall, a remaining structure of the Hagi Domain School Meirinkan. It was used as a place to practice sword fighting and spearmanship.
The premium meal to be served, prepared with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
Cannons and weapons used during the Civil Upheaval of the Bakumatsu era, exhibited at the Bakumatsu Museum. The collection also includes items relating to astronomy, geography, medicine and more.
The Suiren Pond, used during the feudal government period for learning swimming and horseback riding in water. Suiren Pond is the only remaining such site in Japan.
Built in 1935 on the site of the Hagi Domain School Meirinkan, this two-story wooden schoolhouse has a fascinating story to tell. After operating as an elementary school for over 80 years, it is now the new hub for tourism in Hagi.

Treasures Found Here

The Hagi Domain School Meirinkan, a National Historic Site

The Hagi Domain School Meirinkan was built in 1849 to educate the children of the retainers of the Mori Clan (Hagi Domain). The school grounds included a schoolhouse, a martial arts training facility, and space for military drills.

Hagi Meirin Gakusha, a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property

One of the largest wooden schoolhouses in Japan, located on the site of the former Domain School.

Information

Date(s)October 19 (Sat) & November 16 (Sat)
Time(s)10:00 am to 12:30 pm
LocationHagi Meirin Gakusha
602 Emukai, Hagi-shi 758-0041
AccessRight next to the Hagi Meirin Center bus stop, accessible by the Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus & Super Hagi Go
ParkingAvailable (¥310)

*Parking is free for residents of Hagi.
Cost¥3,000 (Food and drinks included)
Payment MethodCash only
Capacity2 to 16 people
What to bring–
Please notePlease notify us in advance if you have any food-related allergies.
How to make a reservation・By phone: 0838-21-0304 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

・By email: gakusha01@hagimeirin.jp
Reservation DeadlinePlease reserve at least 6 days in advance.
CancelationsDay before: Must pay 40% of program cost
Recommended for…
  • solo travellers
  • families
  • friends
  • couples
  • those who like history & food
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