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Hagi (萩市, Hagi-shi) 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. [1] The total area of the city is 698.31 square kilometres (269.62 sq mi).
Hagi (萩) is a former castle town off the major transport ways along the tranquil Sea of Japan coast in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It used to be the capital of the Mori Clan, one of the most powerful clans during the feudal age.
Situated on the scenic north coast of Yamaguchi on the Japan Sea, Hagi is a delightful small town rich in history. This was where the Mōri clan built up a great power base during the Sengoku (Warring States) Period in the 15th and 16th centuries.
- Mt. Kasayama Camellia Grove. The Mt. Kasayama Camellia Grove began in the 1970s when Hagi City cleared an overgrown plot of land of everything except the existing camellias since a well-known camellia expert determined that the land was optimal for the flowers’ growth.
- Susa Hornfels. One of Hagi City’s most iconic natural monuments are the Susa Hornfels. These rocky cliffs have alternating striations of black shale and light gray sandstone, resulting in a unique striped appearance.
- Chomonkyo. Chomonkyo, or Chomon Gorge, follows Hagi’s Abu River and is designated as both a National Site of Scenic Beauty and a Yamaguchi Prefectural Natural Park.
- Myojin-ike Pond. Located at the base of Mt. Kasayama, Myojin-ike Pond is a tree-encircled, saltwater lake listed on the National Register of Natural Monuments.
A well-preserved castle town, Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture is a place of great historical and cultural significance. One of the crucibles of the revolution that ended samurai rule in Japan, the city is home to five World Heritage sites that chronicle the birth of Japanese industrialization.
Hagi has historical area where the old cityscape of the Edo period still remains and beautiful nature. Please enjoy the town walk! Hagi's Featured Locations. Hagi Castle Town. Tōkōji Temple. Kikugahama Beach. World Heritage. Five sites including Hagi Reverberatory Furnace and Hagi Castle town have been registered as UNESCO World Heritage ...
Jan 22, 2021 · Hagi is a former castle town in Yamaguchi Prefecture with a rich history and culture. Learn about the Mori clan, Hagi-yaki pottery, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hagi Castle.
