Hagi Castle Town (萩城城下町)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A short walk from Shizuki Park (指月公園), this castle town district preserves its Edo-period street plan intact. Lanes lined with white plaster walls and summer mandarin trees still convey the look of the town where the loyalists of the late Edo period lived. Famous samurai residences and former homes are dotted throughout, including the birthplace of Takasugi Shinsaku (高杉晋作誕生地) and the former residence of Kido Takayoshi (木戸孝允旧宅), so simply walking while reading the roadside information boards makes for an enjoyable history stroll. The neat grid of streets is hard to get lost in, making it an easy walking course even with children.

Tips

About 5 minutes on foot from Shizuki Park (指月公園). In summer, choosing shaded lanes out of the sun makes for a far more comfortable walk. Most of the former residences are viewed from the outside; some charge admission for interior visits.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes. Finishing the walk before the strong midday sun is recommended

Access & map

〒758-0072 1-chome Gofukumachi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (山口県萩市呉服町1丁目)