Date(s)
October 18 (Fri) to December 1 (Sun) (excluding Wednesdays)
Main day: November 17 (Sun)
Time(s)
Any time from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cost
Guided tour of the town: ¥1,000
Step back in time among the quaint red-roof tiled townhouses of Sasanami!
Main day (Nov. 17th): Held in conjunction with the local Autumn Festival. Have fun with local elementary school students as they show you around particular areas of the city, participate in a quiz rally (and win a prize!), enjoy a complimentary serving of sweet rice porridge, and try your hand at our lottery event. We hope you will have a wonderful time and experience the charm of Sasanami.
Oct. 18th to Dec. 1st: Come for a guided tour of the town. We also have a fun activity with local tofu planned!
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. 18th to Dec. 1st):
- Meet at Hagi Okan Tearoom (Former Kobayashi Family Residence).
- Explore the history and cultural assests 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 → 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. 17th):
・Special tour provided by local elementary school students (morning only)
・Quiz rally (prizes for those who answer all questions)
・Free serving of sweet rice porridge
・Prize lottery
・Guided tour of Sasanami
*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 their own words about local treasures
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) | October 18 (Fri) to December 1 (Sun) (excluding Wednesdays) Main day: November 17 (Sun) |
| Time(s) | Guided tour of Sasanami (Oct. 18th to Dec. 1st): Any time from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Main day (Nov. 17th): ・Complimentary serving of sweet rice porridge & 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 17th of November only: Please use the JA Car Park in front of the Hagi Okan Tearoom. |
| Cost | Guided tour of Sasanami: ¥1,000 |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | 1 to 20 people. (Consultation required for more than 20 people) |
| What to bring | – |
| Please note | – |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone: 0838-56-0033 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding Wednesdays). |
| Reservation Deadline | Guided tour of Sasanami: Please reserve at least 7 days in advance. |
| Cancelations | Same day: Must pay 50％ of program cost |
Recommended for…
- those who are interested in Japanese history and culture
- those who work in education