Date(s)
November 28 (Sat)
Time(s)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost
¥500
Trace the remnants and unravel the mysteries of Hagi’s retro past
During the Edo period, a merchant district developed along the Onarimichi Road, which extended from Hagi Castle and was used by the lords of the Choshu Domain.
Around the Tamachi area, rows of traditional wooden townhouses with entrances facing the street were home to a variety of specialty shops, making the area a bustling gathering place for people and all kinds of merchandise.
In the Showa period (1926-1989), Tamachi continued to thrive as the commercial center of Hagi, with the only department store in northern Yamaguchi Prefecture and Hagi’s first supermarket both opening here. On this walking tour, you’ll rediscover the highlights and history of Tamachi with a curator from Hagi Museum.
Meet the Host
Hagi Museum
As the central facility of Hagi Open-Air Museum, Hagi Museum is home to exhibits on Hagi’s history, culture, and natural environment.
As we mark 100 years since the beginning of the Showa era, why not take a stroll through Hagi and rediscover the town’s nostalgic streets together?
Schedule
- Meet up at Hagi Central Park Parking Lot
- Depart from Hagi Central Park
- Begin our walk with Shinbori Waterway and Keian Bridge…
- …And then Karahi Fudaba Noticeboard…
- …take a visit to Higashitamachi (with a vintage photo to compare)…
- …and Nishitamachi (here you will receive another vintage photograph)…
- …and then back to Hagi Central Park & finish
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
Tamachi Shopping Arcade
A street built along the Onarimichi Road, which was used by the lords of the Choshu Domain when they had to travel to Edo (now Tokyo) to wait upon the shogun as part of the alternate attendance (sankin-kotai) system. Even after the addition of the arcade roof, many historic buildings remain today.
Shinbori Waterway
A drainage channel developed during the Edo period. Although its appearance has gradually changed over time, it continues to play a role in the daily lives of people in Hagi today.
Information
| Date(s) | November 28 (Sat) |
| Time(s) | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Location | Hagi Central Park Parking Lot 593-1 Emukai, Hagi-shi, 758-0041 |
| Access | By car: Right next to the Central Park Parking Lot By Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus: Take the Western Route bus and get off at the Hagi Uragami Museum and Hagi Castle Town Entrance bus stop (W20). |
| Parking | Please use the Hagi Central Park Parking Lot (¥310 for standard vehicles) |
| Cost | ¥500 |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | – |
| What to bring | Comfortable clothing for walking |
| Please note | The event will take place in light rain. If severe weather is forecast, we will decide by the morning of the event whether to postpone and will contact you with an update. |
| How to make a reservation | By phone: 0838-25-6447 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least 3 days in advance. |
| Cancelations | If you are unable to participate, please contact the Hagi Museum as soon as possible. |
Meeting point: Hagi Central Park Parking Lot
Tamachi Shopping Arcade
Recommended for…
- solo-travelers
- friends