Date(s)
October 18 (Sun)
Time(s)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost
¥1,500 (plus separate café charges; one drink minimum)
Discover the little things that catch your eye around town
Take a walk through Hagi with your smartphone or camera in hand, looking for the little things around town that catch your eye.
“Something round.”
“A spot where light shines beautifully.”
“A view that catches your attention.”
Using the prompts from Hagi Bingo as inspiration, we’ll search for these “little treasures” hidden around town and enjoy seeing Hagi from our own unique perspectives.
Join photographer Fushino Yoshioka for a leisurely walk and discover familiar scenery from a slightly different point of view. No photography experience necessary! Taking photos with your smartphone is more than welcome, too.
Meet the Hosts
Fushino Yoshioka | aaiine
Based in Hagi’s Hamasaki district, Fushino works to help people see their hometown from new perspectives.
Join Fushino, a photographer, for a walk and discover familiar scenery from a slightly different point of view.
Asumi Yamamoto | Hagi Open-Air Museum
Asumi works to rediscover Hagi’s “treasures,” creating databases and treasure maps while working to preserve them and pass them on to future generations.
Using Hagi Bingo, a fun way to explore the town, as inspiration, let’s enjoy discovering Hagi as we walk!
Schedule
- Meet near the east gate of Hagi Museum
- Set off on the photo walk → Take a leisurely stroll around the Hagi Castle Town area with your camera in hand, using Hagi Bingo prompts as inspiration
- Take a break at a café in the castle town
- Share the photos you took during the walk
- Wrap up & depart
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
The Historic Castle Town
A meticulously preserved castle town from the Edo period. Dotted here and there are historic homes where notable figures were born, as well as multiple nationally designated Important Cultural Properties.
Scenes That Reveal Everyday Life in Hagi
The historic buildings that remain in Hagi offer glimpses of how people lived in the past and how they live today. Discover what has changed, as well as what has remained the same.
Hotoritei Café
A local café where you can enjoy beautiful views of their Japanese garden.
Information
| Date(s) | October 18 (Sun) |
| Time(s) | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Location | Meeting point: Near the East Gate 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. Parking fee: ¥310 per visit; free for Hagi residents |
| Cost | ¥1,500 (plus separate café charges; one drink minimum) |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | Maximum of 8 people |
| What to bring | Comfortable clothing for walking, and a camera or smartphone. |
| Please note | The event will be cancelled in the event of rain (we will contact you individually). |
| How to make a reservation | ・Via the application form: Currently preparing, please check back later ・Via SNS (Instagram DM): @aaiine_jp |
| Reservation Deadline | One week prior to the event date |
| Cancelations | Same day: Must pay 50％ of program cost No-show: Must pay 100％ of program cost |
Recommended for…
- solo travelers
- families
- those with children
- friends
- those who enjoy walking around town
- those who love cafes, novelty items, architecture and other things to do with everyday life