Date(s)
① Guided Tour of Sasanami & optional Sasanami Tofu-Making Experience:
October 17 (Fri) to November 30 (Sun) (excluding Wednesdays)
② Autumn Festival event:
November 16 (Sun)
Time(s)
① Anytime from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (reservations required at least one week in advance)
② 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (varies depending on the program)
Cost
Guided tour of Sasanami: ¥1,000
Sasanami tofu-making experience: ¥3,000 per person
Step back in time among the quaint red-roof tiled townhouses of Sasanami!
Held alongside the local Autumn Festival (on the 16th of November), this special event invites you to enjoy:
1. Guided walks through the historic townscape by local elementary school students,
2. A quiz rally (with prizes!),
3. Free servings of sweet rice porridge, and
4. Garapon lottery wheel
Through these activities, we hope you will have a wonderful time and experience the charm and culture of Sasanami.
From October 17 (Fri) to November 30 (Sun), guided town tours will also be held daily at 10:00 (advance reservation required). In addition, you can reserve a hands-on ‘Sasanami Tofu-Making’ experience, and enjoy tasting dishes prepared with your own handmade tofu!
Meet the Host
Sosuke Hayashi | Hagi Okan Sasanami Doshinte Yaro Society
Chairman of the Hagi Okan Sasanami Doshinte Yaro Society, working with the community to make Sasanami the best town it can be!
I look forward to welcoming you to this historic town, where samurai often passed through during their travels!
Schedule
Guided tour of Sasanami (Oct. 17th to Nov. 30th):
- Meet at Hagi Okan Tearoom (Former Kobayashi Family Residence)
- Explore the history and cultural assets of the Sasanami-ichi Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
(Former Kobayashi Family Residence → Merchant and artisan neighborhood of Nakanocho → Lodging neighborhood of Kaminocho → Ruins left by the Battle of Sasanami → tea house → the waterway intersection → Kosatsuba (a public noticeboard from the Edo period) → Kudoshi neighborhood → Saiganji Temple) - Tea break at the Hagi Okan Tearoom (Former Kobayashi Family Residence)
- Finish
Main day, held in conjunction with the local Autumn Festival (Nov. 16th):
・Special tour provided by local elementary school students (morning only)
・Quiz rally (prizes for those who answer all questions correctly)
・Free serving of sweet rice porridge
・Prize lottery
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
Sasanami-ichi Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
After Sasanami was designated as an Important Preservation District for a Group of Traditional Buildings by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the local community came together to form the Hagi Okan Sasanami Doshinte Yaro Society, where we work together to develop the town.
The Children Sharing About Local Treasures in Their Own Words
Along with hand-made presentation boards, the children are happy to show you all about Sasanami and its local treasures.
Sweet Rice Porridge, a Long-Loved Local Favorite
We hope you enjoy tasting the sweet rice porridge, a local favorite since long ago.
Information
| Date(s) | ① Guided Tour of Sasanami & optional Sasanami Tofu-Making Experience: October 17 (Fri) to November 30 (Sun) (excluding Wednesdays) ② Autumn Festival event: November 16 (Sun) Includes special tour provided by local elementary school students, quiz rally, free tasting of sweet porridge, and prize lottery |
| Time(s) | ① Guided tour of Sasanami (Oct. 17th to Nov. 30th): Anytime from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (reservations required at least one week in advance) ② Main day/ Autumn Festival event (Nov. 16th): ・Free serving of sweet rice porridge and quiz rally: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ・Special tour provided by local elementary school students: morning only Prize lottery: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Ends when all prizes are given out) ・Guided tour of Sasanami: From 10:00 am (no reservation required) |
| Location | Hagi Okan Tearoom (Former Kobayashi Family Residence) 2524-1 Ooaza sasanami, Hagi-shi 753-0101 |
| Access | By public transport: 5 minute walk from JR Sasanami bus stop. By car: Around 25 minutes from Yamaguchi City, or 30 minutes from Hagi town center. |
| Parking | Please use the parking at Sasanami Community Center (旭活性化センター). It is a 3-minute walk away from the meeting location. For November 16 only: Please use the JA Car Park in front of the Hagi Okan Tearoom. |
| Cost | Guided tour of Sasanami: ¥1,000 Sasanami tofu making experience: ¥3,000 per person |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | Guided tour of Sasanami: 1 to 20 people. (Consultation required for more than 20 people) Sasanami tofu making experience: 2 to 6 people. |
| What to bring | Guided tour of Sasanami: comfortable clothes for walking Sasanami tofu making-experience: bandana to keep hair out of face and apron |
| Please note | Special tour provided by local elementary school students may be canceled in the event of rain. |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone (10:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding Wednesdays) ↓ Guided tour of Sasanami: 0838-56-0033 Sasanami tofu-making experience: 0838-56-0007 |
| Reservation Deadline | Guided tour of Sasanami: Please reserve at least 7 days in advance. |
| Cancelations | The day before & same-day: Must pay 50％ of program cost No show: Must pay 100％ of program cost |
Recommended for…
- those who want to enjoy and explore old Japanese towns
- those who are interested in Japanese history and culture
- those who work in education