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Hagi	# 52   of 113 destinations in our travel guide

Former Castle Town Hagi is a former castle town, off the major transport ways, along the tranquil Sea of Japan coast in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Hagi is best known for its nicely preserved former castle town and local pottery, which ranks among Japan's finest. Hagi used to be the capital of the Mori daimyo (feudal lords), who governed present Yamaguchi Prefecture (then known as Choshu) for more than 200 years, and played a central role in overthrowing the shogunate and bringing an end to Japan's feudal age in the second half of the 19th century.

Attractions

1  Former Castle Town Nicely preserved former samurai district. User rating: 78/100 (26 votes) Visited by: 51 users  2  Tokoji Temple Half of the Mori lords are buried here. User rating: 71/100 (14 votes) Visited by: 35 users  3  Daishoin Temple User rating: 78/100 (16 votes) Visited by: 33 users Half of the Mori lords are buried here.  4  Hagi Castle User rating: 67/100 (22 votes) Visited by: 52 users Ruins of the former Hagi Castle.

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Hagi. About transportation in Japan

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Gateway to Japanese authentic culture with ceramics Connect with traditional Japanese culture with an unforgettable ceramics experience. Or delve deeper and try a tea ceremony, bonsai, Japanese cuisine or sake on your ceramics tour.

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Hagi City Official homepage.