Date(s)
Autumn Foliage Sightseeing Cruise: Late October to Early November.
(Regular cruises are available until the 30th of November)
Time(s)
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Cost
Adult (Junior high school students and above): ¥1,200
Child (3 years old to elementary school students): ¥600
Rediscover the beauty of Hagi with the Hagi Sightseeing Boat!
Hagi is a town blessed with an abundance of water. Take in the beautiful scenery of the Hagi Castle Town, a registered World Heritage Site, and other districts of traditional buildings, from the rivers and seas of Hagi aboard the Hagi Sightseeing Boat.
Your guide on board will give you a tour of the history and scenery of Hagi while you enjoy the autumn leaves of trees planted by the disciples of scholar Yoshida Shoin. Take a moment to immerse yourself in the history of Hagi from the river and sea.
Meet the Hosts
Hagi Sightseeing Boat
Our Autumn Foliage Sightseeing Cruise lasts about 50 minutes and takes you along the riverbank, where you can enjoy views of cherry blossom trees in all their autumn glory.
Take in the sights from the river and sea, and enjoy a unique view of Hagi’s natural and historical scenery.
Schedule
- Meet at Hagi Sightseeing Boat Pier
- Departure
- Hashimoto River
- Former Villa of Tanaka Giichi
- View autumn foliage of cherry blossom trees
- Turn back towards pier
- Sea of Japan & Kikugahama Beach
- Earthen defense wall of Hagi Castle Ruins
- Return to pier & finish.
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
Former Villa of Tanaka Giichi and its white walls
The former villa of Tanaka Giichi, the 26th prime minister of Japan, and the 333m long wall that surrounds it.
The cherry blossom trees
Enjoy the beautiful foliage of the cherry blossom trees, planted by disciples of Yoshida Shoin.
Kikugahama Beach & Defense wall of Hagi Castle Ruins
Earthen walls built at Kikugahama Beach in preparation for attacks by foreign ships, fitted with narrow gaps to attack with guns.
Information
| Date(s) | Autumn Foliage Sightseeing Cruise: Late October to Early November. (Regular cruises are available until the 30th of November) |
| Time(s) | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
| Location | Hagi Sightseeing Boat Pier 122-1 Horiuchi, Hagi-shi 758-0057 |
| Access | Take the Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus to Hagi Castle Ruins・Shizuki Park Entrance bus stop (Western Route). |
| Parking | Available |
| Cost | Adult (Junior high school students and above): ¥1,200 Child (3 years old to elementary school students): ¥600 |
| Payment Method | Cash, QR code payment |
| Capacity | 12 people per boat |
| What to bring | – |
| Please note | ・The starting date of the Autumn Foliage Sightseeing Cruise will be decided based on the state of the autumn foliage (last year it began on the 28th of October). Please contact us in advance to confirm. ・Please wear the life jackets provided. ・No pets allowed. |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone: 0838-21-7708 (9:00 am to 3:30 pm) Private reservations (up to 10 people) available. Please contact us in advance for groups of 20 or more. |
| Reservation Deadline | Same day reservations OK. |
| Cancelations | – |
Recommended for…
- solo travellers
- families
- friends
- couples
- those who love sightseeing
- those who love activities