Date(s)
October 25 (Sat) & November 22 (Sat)
Time(s)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost
¥1,000 (includes guide fee, admission to Building 2 of Meirin Gakusha, food and drink)
Special Guided Tour of Meirinkan & Local Delicacies: Bakumatsu Bread and Itokoni Soup
Join us at Hagi Meirin Gakusha, located on the historic site of the former Hagi Domain School Meirinkan. A dedicated guide will give you a special tour, sharing the history of the school and the scientific advances of the late Edo period.
Afterwards, enjoy two unique dishes: Bakumatsu Bread, a type of portable ration once carried on the battlefield, and Itokoni, a traditional simmered dish from Hagi, lovingly prepared by local Café and Restaurant Hagi Goyomi.
Meet the Host
NPO Hagi Meirin Gakusha
This program 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.
Discover the legacy of the Meirinkan school, and taste both “Bakumatsu Bread” and Hagi’s local cuisine.
Schedule
- Meet at Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center
- Special guided tour of Meirinkan and its late-Edo history
- Illustrated storytelling about Bakumatsu Bread and Itokoni
- Tasting break: Bakumatsu Bread, Itokoni, and drinks
- Finish
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
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.
Itokoni
A traditional dish of Hagi, served for generations at weddings, funerals, and celebratory banquets.
Information
| Date(s) | October 25 (Sat) & November 22 (Sat) |
| Time(s) | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Location | Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center (Multipurpose Restoration Classroom) 602 Emukai, Hagi-shi 758-0041 |
| Access | Right next to the Hagi Meirin Center bus stop, accessible by the Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus & Super Hagi Go |
| Parking | Available Standard cars: 310 yen (195 spaces) Buses: 1,050 yen (8 spaces) |
| Cost | ¥1,000 (includes guide fee, admission to Building 2 of Meirin Gakusha, food and drink) |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | 2 to 20 people |
| What to bring | – |
| Please note | – |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone: 0838-21-0304 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) ・By email: gakusha01@hagimeirin.jp |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least 2 days in advance. |
| Cancelations | Day before: Must pay 50% of program cost |
Recommended for…
- solo-travelers
- families
- friends
- couples