Date(s)
Every day during the Hagi Open-Air Expo period (by request)
Time(s)
1:30 pm to 3:30pm
Cost
¥1,200 (includes guide fee and natsumikan orange sweets)
¥850 for children (must be accompanied by an adult)
Take a Stroll Through Hagi with an Old Map in Hand
Thanks to many preservation efforts, Hagi is one of the rare cities where old maps from the Edo period can still be used to navigate the town. Listen to stories from your guide as you explore, and discover a deeper and more fascinating side of Hagi.
In this program, you’ll follow the Aibagawa Waterway through the former castle town with an old map in hand, strolling along backstreets that are rarely used. Along the way, you’ll also visit the remains of a waterwheel and a former indigo-dye production site, both of which tell the story of Hagi’s indigo-dyeing heritage.
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
- Meet and check in → Depart from Hagi Museum
- Naka-no-Somon Gate & Outer Moat
- Shinbori Waterway
- Aibagawa Waterway
- Mizuguruma-suji Street
- Former indigo-dye production site (Aidamaza Ruins)
- Break time at Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center
- Hagi Castle Town (Iseya Yokocho Alley & Kikuya Yokocho Alley)
- Arrive at Hagi Museum → End of program
*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.
Aibagawa Waterway
Built in the mid-Edo period, this waterway begins near Taiko Bay and flows through the southern part of Hagi.
Former Indigo-Dye Production Site (Aidamaza Ruins)
During the Edo period, indigo balls used to make indigo dye were produced here. The site was once also known as “Aiba.”
Information
| Date(s) | Every day during the Hagi Open-Air Expo period (by request) |
| Time(s) | 1:30 pm to 3:30pm |
| 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 spaces for standard vehicles; 8 bus spaces ¥310 per visit; free for Hagi residents |
| Cost | ¥1,200 (includes guide fee and natsumikan orange sweets) ¥850 for children (must be accompanied by an adult) |
| Payment Method | Cash, credit card, or QR code payment *Credit cards and QR code payments are available for advance payment only. Only cash is accepted on the day of the event. |
| Capacity | 1 to 10 people |
| What to bring | Comfortable clothes, drinks, and a hat |
| Please note | The event will take place even in light rain. If severe weather is forecast, we will decide by the morning of the event whether to proceed and will contact you with an update. |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone (9:00 am to 5:00 pm): 0838-25-3177 ・Via our website: https://www.asoview.com/channel/activities/ja/npomachihaku/offices/308/courses/28461/calendars |
| Reservation Deadline | Please make a reservation by noon at least three 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…
- solo travelers
- friends
- couples
- those who want to discover the little stories hidden behind the sights of Hagi, rather than simply learn about its history