{"id":3486,"date":"2025-10-21T09:48:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T00:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/?post_type=event&p=3486"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:52:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T02:52:17","slug":"39","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/en\/events\/event\/39\/","title":{"rendered":"Wander the Charming Town of Sasanami & Tofu-Making Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Date(s)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u2460 Guided Tour of Sasanami & optional Sasanami Tofu-Making Experience: <\/strong>
October 17 (Fri) to November 30 (Sun) (excluding Wednesdays)

\u2461 Autumn Festival event:<\/strong>
November 16 (Sun)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Time(s)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u2460 Anytime from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (reservations required at least one week in advance)

\u2461 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (varies depending on the program)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cost<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Guided tour of Sasanami:<\/strong> \u00a51,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Sasanami tofu-making experience:<\/strong> \u00a53,000 per person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Step back in time among the quaint red-roof tiled townhouses of Sasanami!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Held alongside the local Autumn Festival (on the 16th of November), this special event invites you to enjoy:

1. Guided walks through the historic townscape by local elementary school students,
2. A quiz rally (with prizes!),
3. Free servings of sweet rice porridge, and
4. Garapon lottery wheel

Through these activities, we hope you will have a wonderful time and experience the charm and culture of Sasanami.
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From October 17 (Fri) to November 30 (Sun), guided town tours will also be held daily at 10:00 (advance reservation required). <\/strong>In addition, you can reserve a hands-on \u2018Sasanami Tofu-Making\u2019 experience, and enjoy tasting dishes prepared with your own handmade tofu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meet the Host<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sosuke Hayashi | Hagi Okan Sasanami Doshinte Yaro Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman of the Hagi Okan Sasanami Doshinte Yaro Society, working with the community to make Sasanami the best town it can be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I look forward to welcoming you to this historic town, where samurai often passed through during their travels!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Guided tour of Sasanami (Oct. 17th to Nov. 30th)<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Meet at Hagi Okan Tearoom (Former Kobayashi Family Residence)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Explore the history and cultural assets of the Sasanami-ichi Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

    (Former Kobayashi Family Residence \u2192 Merchant and artisan neighborhood of Nakanocho \u2192 Lodging neighborhood of Kaminocho \u2192 Ruins left by the Battle of Sasanami \u2192 tea house \u2192 the waterway intersection \u2192 Kosatsuba (a public noticeboard from the Edo period) \u2192 Kudoshi neighborhood \u2192 Saiganji Temple)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Tea break at the Hagi Okan Tearoom (Former Kobayashi Family Residence)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Finish<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Main day, held in conjunction with the local Autumn Festival (Nov. 16th)<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    \u30fbSpecial tour provided by local elementary school students (morning only)
    \u30fbQuiz rally (prizes for those who answer all questions correctly)
    \u30fbFree serving of sweet rice porridge
    \u30fbPrize lottery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    *Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Local elementary school students tell visitors the story of Sasanami in their own words<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    View of the Sasanami-ichi Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings from above<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    The guided tour of the Sasanami District. We’ll stroll through the streets of Sasanami, where samurai often travelled through<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Students learning how to make Sasanami Tofu at a cooking class. Look forward to how we will use Sasanami Tofu during the walking tour!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Treasures Found Here<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Sasanami-ichi Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    The Children Sharing About Local Treasures in Their Own Words<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Along with hand-made presentation boards, the children are happy to show you all about Sasanami and its local treasures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Sweet Rice Porridge, a Long-Loved Local Favorite<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    We hope you enjoy tasting the sweet rice porridge, a local favorite since long ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Date(s)<\/td>\u2460 Guided Tour of Sasanami & optional Sasanami Tofu-Making Experience: <\/strong>
    October 17 (Fri) to November 30 (Sun) (excluding Wednesdays)

    \u2461 Autumn Festival event:<\/strong>
    November 16 (Sun)
    Includes special tour provided by local elementary school students, quiz rally, free tasting of sweet porridge, and prize lottery<\/td><\/tr>
    Time(s)<\/td>\u2460 Guided tour of Sasanami<\/strong> (Oct. 17th to Nov. 30th)<\/strong>: Anytime from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (reservations required at least one week in advance)

    \u2461 Main day\/ Autumn Festival event (Nov. 16th): <\/strong>
    \u30fbFree serving of sweet rice porridge and quiz rally: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
    \u30fbSpecial 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)
    \u30fbGuided tour of Sasanami: From 10:00 am (no reservation required)<\/td><\/tr>
    Location<\/td>Hagi Okan Tearoom (Former Kobayashi Family Residence)
    2524-1 Ooaza sasanami, Hagi-shi 753-0101<\/td><\/tr>
    Access<\/td>By public transport:<\/em><\/strong> 5 minute walk from JR Sasanami<\/em> bus stop.

    By car: <\/em><\/strong>Around 25 minutes from Yamaguchi City, or 30 minutes from Hagi town center.<\/td><\/tr>
    Parking<\/td>Please use the parking at Sasanami Community Center (\u65ed\u6d3b\u6027\u5316\u30bb\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc). It is a 3-minute walk away from the meeting location.
    For November 16 only:<\/em><\/strong> Please use the JA Car Park in front of the Hagi Okan Tearoom.<\/td><\/tr>
    Cost<\/td>Guided tour of Sasanami: \u00a51,000
    Sasanami tofu making experience: \u00a53,000 per person<\/td><\/tr>
    Payment Method<\/td>Cash only<\/td><\/tr>
    Capacity<\/td>Guided tour of Sasanami<\/strong>: 1 to 20 people. (Consultation required for more than 20 people)
    Sasanami tofu making experience: 2 to 6 people.<\/td><\/tr>
    What to bring<\/td>Guided tour of Sasanami:<\/strong> comfortable clothes for walking
    Sasanami tofu making-experience:<\/strong> bandana to keep hair out of face and apron<\/td><\/tr>
    Please note<\/td>Special tour provided by local elementary school students may be canceled in the event of rain.<\/td><\/tr>
    How to make a reservation<\/td>\u30fbBy phone (10:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding Wednesdays) \u2193
    Guided tour of Sasanami:<\/strong> 0838-56-0033
    Sasanami tofu-making experience:<\/strong> 0838-56-0007<\/td><\/tr>
    Reservation Deadline<\/td>Guided tour of Sasanami:<\/strong> Please reserve at least 7 days in advance.<\/td><\/tr>
    Cancelations<\/td>The day before & same-day: Must pay 50\uff05 of program cost
    No show: Must pay 100\uff05 of program cost<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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