Date(s)
November 9 (Sun)
*If you would like to participate on a day other than the date listed above, please make a seperate reservation.
Time(s)
① From 10:00 am
② From 1:30 pm
Cost
¥1,200（includes guide & material fees, and natsumikan orange sweets)
Explore with an old map in hand and enjoy a game of Hagi Bingo!
The Horiuchi Preservation District, once part of Hagi Castle’s Sannomaru (outer bailey), is a vast former samurai residential area and a registered World Heritage Site within UNESCO’s ‘Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution.’
With a 200-year-old map in hand, join a local guide to discover why this district has survived with its town scenery of earthen walls and natsumikan oranges. Along the way, solve clues with our fun Hagi Bingo game while exploring the historic streets.
Meet the Hosts
Team Asumi & NPO Hagi Open-Air Museum
We are a team of local guides who, after rediscovering the charm of Hagi, returned to our hometown, relearned its history, and began our journey as guides.
Join us for a walk to experience Hagi’s historical townscape in a deeper and more engaging way!
Schedule
- Departure from Hagi Museum
- Walk through Horiuchi Preservation District (highlights: Earthen Walls of the Former Toida Masuda Family Residence, Tenement Gate of the Former Sufu Family Residence, Tenement Gate of the Former Hanzawa Residence, Kita-no-Somon (North Main Gate of Hagi Castle), the outer moat, and more)
- Arrive back at Hagi Museum (total course takes around 1.5 hours/1.5 km)
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
Outer Moat of Hagi Castle
Once dividing the castle grounds from the surrounding castle town, this moat also bordered a horse-riding ground used by samurai.
Earthen Walls of the Former Toida Masuda Family Residence
Among the longest walls in the Horiuchi district, preserving the Edo-period townscape.
Former Masuda Family Watchtower
A grand watchtower with lattice windows, used to guard the Kita-no-Somon Gate and the horse-riding grounds.
Information
| Date(s) | November 9 (Sun) *If you would like to participate on a day other than the date listed above, please make a seperate reservation. |
| Time(s) | ① From 10:00 am ② From 1:30 pm |
| Location | Front entrance of Hagi Museum 355 Horiuchi, Hagi-shi, 758-0057 |
| Access | By car: Right next to the Hagi Museum Car Park. By Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus: Take the Eastern Route bus and get off at the Hagi Museum bus stop (E3). |
| Parking | Please use the Hagi Museum Car Park. (93 standard cars, 8 buses) |
| Cost | ¥1,200（includes guide & material fees, and natsumikan orange sweets) |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | 1 to 10 people |
| What to bring | Comfortable clothes, drinks, and a hat |
| Please note | If severe weather is predicted, we will contact you by the morning of the day to decide whether or not the event will take place. *Please note that if you make a reservation on a date other than November 9th, an additional 500 yen will be charged if only one person is participating. |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone: 0838-25-3177（Weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm） ・Via the website: https://www.asoview.com/channel/activities/ja/ npomachihaku/offices/308/courses/1067/calendars *Please select November 9th from the reservation calendar. |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least 3 days in advance. |
| Cancelations | The day before: Must pay 50% of program cost Same day: Must pay 50% of program cost No-show: Must pay 100% of program cost |
Recommended for…
- families
- friends
- couples