YamaguchiLeisure

Enjoy views of stone walls and the sea from a green hill jutting out into the Japan Sea

About this spot

A park that encompasses the ruins of Hagi Castle, spreading from the foot of Shizuki Mountain up its slope. The Hagi Castle, built by Mouri Terumoto in 1604, was demolished in the Meiji era, but magnificent stone walls and the castle tower base remain, testifying to its former grandeur. The park sits on a peninsula-like terrain jutting into the Japan Sea, offering expansive views of the sea from atop the stone walls and from coastal walking paths. You can also see Kikugahama Beach, the venue for tonight's fireworks display, giving you a chance to become familiar with the terrain before the event. The lush gardens, created by pine groves and stone walls, offer plenty of shade even during hot summer days.

Fireworks details

Name: 萩夏まつり萩・日本海大花火大会

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 20:00–21:00

Venue: 萩市・菊ヶ浜周辺（萩商港〜菊ヶ浜）

Shells: approx. 7,000

2026年8月1日(土)20時打ち上げ開始、萩夏まつりのフィナーレを飾る「萩・日本海大花火大会」です。萩商港から菊ヶ浜にかけての海上から約7,000発が打ち上がり、夜の日本海を鮮やかに彩ります。開けた海上からの打ち上げは花火が大きく見え、遮るものがない砂浜からの観覧は視界が広くて迫力満点です。海面に映る花火の反射光も、海辺の大会ならではの美しさ。城下町萩を1日歩いたあと、白砂の浜に座って日本海から上がる花火を見上げる1時間は、この旅のクライマックスにふさわしいひとときです。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は大会公式の発表および萩市の案内で確認を。終了後は会場周辺の道路が混雑するため、すぐに車で移動するより浜で少し余韻を楽しんでから動くのがおすすめ。帰りの宿や駐車場までの経路は事前に確認しておきましょう。足元が暗いため小型ライトを用意すると安心です。

Source: yamaguchi-tourism.jp

Tips

Approximately 10-15 minutes walk from the samurai residences street. Admission is 210 yen for adults (confirm on site as prices may change). Wear comfortable walking shoes as the park is spacious. Stay hydrated frequently as summer afternoons are very sunny. A mountain climbing trail to Shizuki Mountain exists, but on the day of the fireworks, consider conservation of energy.