{"id":4312,"date":"2026-09-08T09:58:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T00:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/?post_type=event&p=4312"},"modified":"2026-10-05T15:45:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:45:21","slug":"49","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/en\/events\/event\/49\/","title":{"rendered":"With Vintage Photographs in Hand, Let\u2019s Explore Retro Tamachi in Hagi!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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November 28 (Sat)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2:00 pm to 4:00 pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a5500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Trace the remnants and unravel the mysteries of Hagi\u2019s retro past<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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During the Edo period, a merchant district developed along the Onarimichi Road, which extended from Hagi Castle and was used by the lords of the Choshu Domain.
Around the Tamachi area, rows of traditional wooden townhouses with entrances facing the street were home to a variety of specialty shops, making the area a bustling gathering place for people and all kinds of merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Showa period (1926-1989), Tamachi continued to thrive as the commercial center of Hagi, with the only department store in northern Yamaguchi Prefecture and Hagi\u2019s first supermarket both opening here. On this walking tour, you\u2019ll rediscover the highlights and history of Tamachi with a curator from Hagi Museum. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet the Host<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hagi Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the central facility of Hagi Open-Air Museum, Hagi Museum is home to exhibits on Hagi\u2019s history, culture, and natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we mark 100 years since the beginning of the Showa era, why not take a stroll through Hagi and rediscover the town\u2019s nostalgic streets together?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Meet up at Hagi Central Park Parking Lot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Depart from Hagi Central Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Begin our walk with Shinbori Waterway and Keian Bridge… <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. …And then Karahi Fudaba Noticeboard…<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. \u2026take a visit to Higashitamachi (with a vintage photo to compare)\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. \u2026and Nishitamachi (here you will receive another vintage photograph)\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. \u2026and then back to Hagi Central Park & finish<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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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    Tamachi Shopping Arcade, circa 1945 (20th year of the Showa era)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Some stores still operating today have been in business since the Edo or Meiji periods (This photo is from the Meiji period, 1868\u20131912)<\/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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    Tamachi Shopping Arcade<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    A street built along the Onarimichi Road, which was used by the lords of the Choshu Domain when they had to travel to Edo (now Tokyo) to wait upon the shogun as part of the alternate attendance (sankin-kotai<\/em>) system. Even after the addition of the arcade roof, many historic buildings remain today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Shinbori Waterway<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    A drainage channel developed during the Edo period. Although its appearance has gradually changed over time, it continues to play a role in the daily lives of people in Hagi today.<\/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>November 28 (Sat)<\/td><\/tr>
    Time(s)<\/td>2:00 pm to 4:00 pm<\/td><\/tr>
    Location<\/td>Hagi Central Park Parking Lot<\/a>
    593-1 Emukai, Hagi-shi, 758-0041<\/td><\/tr>
    Access<\/td>By car:<\/em><\/strong> Right next to the Central Park Parking Lot
    By Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus:<\/em><\/strong> Take the Western Route bus and get off at the Hagi Uragami Museum and Hagi Castle Town Entrance bus stop (W20).<\/td><\/tr>
    Parking<\/td>Please use the Hagi Central Park Parking Lot<\/a>
    (\u00a5310 for standard vehicles)<\/td><\/tr>
    Cost<\/td>\u00a5500<\/td><\/tr>
    Payment Method<\/td>Cash only<\/td><\/tr>
    Capacity<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    What to bring<\/td>Comfortable clothing for walking<\/td><\/tr>
    Please note<\/td>The event will take place in light rain. If severe weather is forecast, we will decide by the morning of the event whether to postpone and will contact you with an update.<\/td><\/tr>
    How to make a reservation<\/td>By phone: 0838-25-6447 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)<\/td><\/tr>
    Reservation Deadline<\/td>Please reserve at least 3 days in advance.<\/td><\/tr>
    Cancelations<\/td>If you are unable to participate, please contact the Hagi Museum as soon as possible.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Meeting point: Hagi Central Park Parking Lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n