Date(s)
October 19 (Sat) & November 2 (Sat)
Time(s)
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Tour around residence included)
Cost
¥2,000
Dress in traditional merchant’s clothing and experience what it was like to work in the Edo period!
Come and experience what it was like to be a merchant in the Edo period at the Kikuya Family Residence in Hagi. Originally a wealthy family of merchants who provided services to the Mori clan during the Edo period, their residence has been meticulously preserved so that you’ll truly feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Dressed in a traditional coat worn by Kikuya family merchants, participants will have the opportunity to experience working behind a traditional store counter selling Hagi’s local goods, just like in the Edo period!
Meet the Host
Kikuya Family Residence | A nationally designated Important Cultural Property
The Kikuya Family Residence was once home to wealthy merchants who provided services to the Mori clan. Visitors can enjoy the authentic atmosphere, with the merchants’ tools still on display.
Find the residence within the Hagi Castle Town area, where the Edo period exists in harmony with modern life.
Schedule
- Meet at Kikuya Family Residence
- Tour of the residence & old merchant counter
- Experience working as an Edo period merchant
- Tidying up
- Finish
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
The Kikuya Family Residence
Once a family of merchants who served the Mori clan, five buildings within the residence are designated Important Cultural Properties, where visitors can catch a glimpse of the family’s everyday life.
The historic Hagi Castle Town
The Kikuya Family Residence continues to be beautifully maintained, contributing to the wonderful charm of the castle town.
The authentic atmosphere of an Edo period merchant residence
Of particular note is the old merchant’s counter, which bears a striking resemblance to those depicted in historical television dramas. The assortment of tools on display is particularly noteworthy for its rarity.
Information
| Date(s) | October 19 (Sat) & November 2 (Sat) |
| Time(s) | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Tour around residence included) |
| Location | Kikuya Family Residence 1-1 Gofukumachi, Hagi-shi 758-0072 |
| Access | ・5 minute walk from the Hagi Central Park Parking Lot ・3 minute walk from the Hagi Museum Car Park ・By JR bus: Take the Super Hagi Go, departing from Shin-Yamaguchi Station (60 mins). The residence is a 10 minute walk from the Hagi Meirin Center bus stop. ・By Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus: Take the Eastern Route bus and get off at the Hagi Museum bus stop. The residence is a 3 minute walk away. |
| Parking | Not available |
| Cost | ¥2,000 |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | 1 to 4 people per group. Must be over the age of 10 years old. |
| What to bring | A pair of socks or tabi. |
| Please note | If there are any particular items you would like to sell during the merchant experience, please let us know in advance (at least 10 days before if possible). |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 4:30 pm): 0838-22-0005 ・By email: kikuyake@haginet.ne.jp There may be times when the residence is closed. Please check our website before making a reservation. |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least 1 day in advance. |
| Cancelations | Same day: Must pay 50% of program cost No-show: Must pay 100% of program cost |
Recommended for…
- families
- friends
- couples