Hagi, Japan
萩市
Hagi is a town of 44,626 people in Yamaguchi, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Hagi
Townapedia lists 45 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 28 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Shiseikan University, Mt. Katsuragi, :Ebisugahana Shipyard and Hagi Castle.
Weather in Hagi
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About Hagi
Hagi (萩市, Hagi-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [hä́.ɡ̟ʲì, -ŋ̟ʲì, hä̀.ɡ̟ʲí.ɕì, -ŋ̟ʲí-], locally [hä̀.ŋʲí]) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023, the city had an estimated population of 43,233 in 22,803 households and a population density of 62 persons per km². The total area of the city is 698.31 square kilometres (269.62 sq mi). It is known for being the birthplace of Hagi ware, a type of Japanese pottery.
From the Wikipedia article Hagi, Yamaguchi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Hagi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do28
Shiseikan University
School · 3.5 km
Education organization in Hagi, Japan
16 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks45
Ohitayama Tatara Iron Works
Monument and historic site · 16.2 km
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yamaguchi, Japan
33 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes7
History
The area of Hagi was part of ancient Nagato Province. During the Muromachi period, the Yoshimi clan built a minor fortification at a fishing village where the city is now located. During the Edo Period, the area was the center of Chōshū Domain, with the Mōri clan ruling as daimyō from their stronghold at Hagi Castle for 250 years. The samurai of Chōshū Domain played a major role in the Meiji restoration of the 1860s, and many leaders of the Meiji government came from this city. The Hagi Rebellion of 1876 was staged by former samurai unhappy with the changes to their status under the new regime. The town of Hagi within Abu District, Yamaguchi was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. Hagi was raised to city status on July 1, 1932.
On March 6, 2005, Hagi absorbed the towns of Susa and Tamagawa, and the villages of Asahi, Fukue, Kawakami and Mutsumi (all from Abu District) to create the new, expanded city of Hagi.
From the History section of Hagi, Yamaguchi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping17
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Healthcare8
Map of Hagi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Iwami Airport (IWJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 46 km away.
- Yamaguchi 25 km south, about 25 min by car
- Hōfu 41 km south, about 41 min by car
- Onoda 49 km southwest, about 49 min by car
- Masuda 50 km northeast, about 50 min by car
- Ube 53 km south, about 53 min by car
- Tokuyama 54 km southeast, about 54 min by car
- Kudamatsu 60 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Shimonoseki 66 km southwest, about 1 h by car
- Iwakuni 78 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kitakyushu 80 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hagi old town, user:opqr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hijiwara, Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture 758-0025, Japan - panoramio, shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- Ohitayama-tatara Iron Works 01 Overview, TT mk2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 松下村塾, ぽこるん, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagi Uragami Mus, Wiki708, CC BY 3.0
- Hagi High School 20170504, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gate of tokoji, User: (WT-shared) Suhobei at wts wikivoyage, Public domain
- Katuragisan001, koji ok, CC0
- MT. Kasa, by Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hagi museum main building, TT mk2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meirin Elementary School in Hagi, Yamaguchi 20170504, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 恵美須ヶ鼻造船所跡1, Indiana jo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagi Reverberatory furnaces, TT mk2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View in Enseiji Temple, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagi-Nishi Middle School in Hagi, Yamaguchi, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagi Historical Museum 20170504, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagikokusaidai, Hykw-a4 at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Toukouji-Hagi 01, me., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hagi Castle -Honmaru, renfield kuroda from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hagi Com and Tech HS, Wiki708, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 萩ユースホステル - Panoramio 85951437, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- Gate of Enseiji Temple, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagi hospital, 運動会プロテインパワー, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garden of villa of Ito Hirobumi 3, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View from villa of Ito Hirobumi, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villa of Ito Hirobumi 1, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 伊藤博文別邸（正面） - panoramio, KOJI MISUMI, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Villa of Ito Hirobumi 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garden of villa of Ito Hirobumi 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gate of former residence of Ito Hirobumi, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 伊藤博文旧宅 - panoramio, KOJI MISUMI, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former residence of Ito Hirobumi 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sculpture of Ito Hirobumi near former residence of Ito Hirobumi, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 伊藤博文別邸横に設置された伊藤博文像 - panoramio, KOJI MISUMI, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former residence of Ito Hirobumi 1, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View near former residence of Ito Hirobumi, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stele for birthplace of Yoshida Toshimaro, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shoin Shrine Crossroads 20170504, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stele for birthplace of Matsuura Shodo, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 松下村塾 - panoramio, KOJI MISUMI, CC BY-SA 3.0
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