Location: Hagi
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Gheorghe "Gică" Hagi is a Romanian former professional footballer, considered one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe during the 1980s and '90s and the greatest Romanian footballer of all time.
Restaurants in Hagi
1. Hagi Castle Town
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By flathead53 - Melbourne, Australia
We visited the castle after walking to the beach just on dusk. The only birds around were crows which gave a bit of a Hitchcock feel. The moat surrounding the ruins of the castle was full of terrapins which seemed to stalk us as we walked. And no they can't get out.
2. Shoka Village School
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By Michiquita4 - Seto, Japan
In the same property with Shouin-Temple, there is a wooden residence and academy of the mentor "Shouin Yoshida". You will be shocked to see the size of the academy. So tiny! But there, Shouin studied and discussed futures of Japan with many of his followers (students) who became reformers of Modern Japan.
3. Shoin Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By Michiquita4 - Seto, Japan
Shouin-Shrine is dedicated a mentor "Shouin Yoshida" whose students became reformers of modern-Japan. This temple is located in the same property with his academy "Shouka-Son Juku". Renting bicycle may be convenient to get there and then go to "Toukou-Shrine" which is a family temple of Lords Mouri.
4. Tokoji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By flathead53 - Melbourne, Australia
This temple although marked on the town tourist map seemed to be a little unloved. Maybe because it is near the Shoin Shrine and everyone goes there and doesn't bother to walk, or get the bus the extra short distance.It was one of the highlights of our entire trip with all the stone monuments and shrines to the local noble family.
5. Michi no Eki Hagi Seaside Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By Michiquita4 - Seto, Japan
I come and search fresh seafood and local products every time I visit my family in Hagi. Seafood is very freshy and reasonable price. Fish cake called "Kamaboko" is soo yummy. Cool-delivery is available. There is Eat-in space and a restaurant upstairs.
6. Hagi Hakubutsukan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By cajta2015 - Canberra, Australia
I wish I had had more time here and better Japanese! That said, they very helpful staff gave me a number of English resources to use as I walked around. It is great for an overview of the natural environment around Hagi and it's basic history. I would love to be able to delve more into the local history as some of the resources threre seemed amazing for a small town.
7. Myojin Pond
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By jeff h - Vancouver
Loved this place! Pay 100 yen (roughly $1) and get bread to feed either the fish or throw the bread into the air and hawk-like birds called Tonbi (Black Kites) will swoop down and catch the bread in the air! If you come to Hagi you have to visit this pond!
8. Ruins of Hagi Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 86 reviews
9. Susa Hornfels
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By tabigasuki08 - Iwakuni, Japan
The layers of color are stunning. Photos do not do it justice! Recommend going here if in the Hagi area. You don’t need a whole lot of time here as it’s not very big. I love the sound of the waves so I could sit here for a while, but you really just need about 30min to walk down to it, take a few photos, and then walk back to the parking lot. I didn’t see a spot for public bus so I don’t know if there’s any public transportation to this place. There is a decent amount of parking spaces though.
There was another little path to the left that we checked out. We were treated to some beautiful views. I would imagine watching the sunset here would be pretty amazing!
10. Former Hagi City Meirin Elementary School
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By alfred c
Meirin School was under repair to be refurbished as Museum in Spring 2017. During 2016 and up to the beginning of 2017, the school gymnasium building hosts an excellent exhibition called 'Manabiya', meaning 'place to study'.
Here you can study how Choshu (now Yamaguchi prefecture), a small area at the end of Honshu Mainland has become the main force of Meiji restoration in 1868 as well as the development of modern industry and technology after Japan opened its long sealed border to the West during the Edo period.
If you took interest in Yoshida Shoin after your visit to Shokasonjuku, I highly recommend this exhibition to learn what his teaching lead his young students to try transform the feudal Japan into a modern country with western style technology and industry.
Particularly interesting is the story of five young samurai called 'Choshu Five' sent to England by Choshu han to study Western civilization. Among them was Ito Hirobumi who consequently became the prime minister of Japan.
The exhibition is made up of a series of panels, audio visual and interactive displays, appealing to a wide range of audiences. There is a video shown in a small theater room with English version which can be requested as the Japanese version does not come with English subtitles.
Although the main buildings of Meirin School are now closed for refurbishment, there are other interesting buildings withing the school compound including the old swimming pool where samurai trained mounted battles in water and Yubikan, dojo for kendo and sojutsu (free admission).
The admission for Manabiya is 300 yen for adults and 100 yen for children/students.
There is a small shop and tourist information within the building where you can leave your luggage to explore Hagi old town afterwards.
There is a direct bus to this exhibition from Shin-Yamaguchi Shinkansen station called 'Super Hagi', taking just one hour via motor way which is recommended as it is faster than normal public bus from Hagi Bus Centre. Super Hagi costs 1,550 yen single way.
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