5 days in Hagi Itinerary

A quiet castle town with a wealth of historic sites, Hagi draws visitors with its solid collection of traditional Japanese architecture.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hagi: Nagato (Motonosumi Shrine, Senjojiki, &more), Yamaguchi (Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church, Rurikoji Temple, &more) and Mine (Akiyoshidai Karst Observatory, Akiyoshido, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Shokasonjuku Academy, take in the spiritual surroundings of Shoin Shrine, step into the grandiose world of Ruins of Hagi Castle, and make a trip to Hagi Reverberatory.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Hagi road trip planning website.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Fukuoka Airport, Hiroshima Airport and Okayama Momotaro Airport. April in Hagi sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 55°F at night.