Hagi Port Tourist Information

Hagi Port Tourist Information http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/

Natsumikan Orange Sweets

Cultivation of the Citrus “Natsumikan” was begun at the samurai’s residence garden so as to relieve the samurai family who lost a salary and in extreme poverty after the Meiji Restoration. Nowadays, the golden color of Citrus “Natsumikan” seen over an earthen wall becomes the representative scene of Hagi city. One of the special products in Hagiwhich there are various artefacts including not only a fresh fruit of it but also a cake, the marmalade and circle pickles made from “Natsumikan” are recognized as a specialty in Hagi cirty.

Location/View Hagi City, Yamaguchi

Access 10min. via car from port (6km)

Season Year-round

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Contact Us [ Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Tourism Policy Division ] TEL: +81-83-933-3207 l E-MAIL: [email protected] l Website : http://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/cms/a16200/cruise/cruise_yamaguchi.html

Roast Kamaboko Fish Paste

“Yakinuki kamaboko”(A kind of boiled fish paste) is made by the traditional technique of “yakinuki” been traditionally transferred from the middle of Edo era that means a process of indirect firing to Kamaboko. “Yakinuki Kamaboko” is to be finished with the unique elasticity and lustrous skin by not only being steamed, but also be grilled with an indirect firing for many hours. Comparing with the Kamaboko processed by only steaming, “Yakinuki Kamaboko” has distinctive characteristics of chewy and delicate taste, and these characteristics would be unforgettable after tasting once.

Location/View Hagi City and Nagato City, Yamaguchi

Access 10min. via car from port (6km)

Season Year- round Visit! YAMAGUCHI http://www.visit-jy.com/en/ Related links HAGI Sightseeing Guide https://www.hagishi.com/en/ Contact Us [ Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Tourism Policy Division ] TEL: +81-83-933-3207 l E-MAIL: [email protected] l Website : http://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/cms/a16200/cruise/cruise_yamaguchi.html

Kenran Beef

“Kenran-gyu” has the brand beef of Hagi, and is the cow crossbred Mishima cow authorized as the natural monument and the native Netherlands Holstein, and grown inheriting the lineage of the Japanese beef with plentifully marbled meat. “Kenran-gyu” also has the highest quality beef with a good flavor and softness. You could enjoy “Kenran-gyu” beef as raw condition for tasting real freshness and delicacy, and grilled for tasting own essence of juicy beef.

Location/View Hagi City, Yamaguchi

Access 10min. via car from port (6km) Season Year-round Visit! YAMAGUCHI http://www.visit-jy.com/en/ Related links HAGI Sightseeing Guide https://www.hagishi.com/en/ Contact Us [ Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Tourism Policy Division ] TEL: +81-83-933-3207 l E-MAIL: [email protected] l Website : http://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/cms/a16200/cruise/cruise_yamaguchi.html

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Yaki-tori(Choshu Kurokashiwa)

“Choshu Kuro Kashiwa” is a name of the local chicken, which was developed based on natural treasure “Kuro Kashiwa” native Yamaguchi Prefecture chicken aiming for economy and good taste. The characteristics of taste are little fatty and moderately chewy. The rate for number of the shop selling barbecued chicken per population of Nagato-city in Yamaguchi prefecture is ranked at top-class in Japan. You can thoroughly enjoy a fresh, delicious barbecued chicken.

Location/View Nagato-City, Yamaguchi

Access 35min. via car from port (30km)

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Roadside Station "Hagi Seamart Market"

This facility promotes the delicious food culture that was developed in the castle town of Hagi by offering fresh seasonal foods provided by producers in Hagi and other parts of Yamaguchi Prefecture. Fresh seafood and mountain products are sold here at reasonable prices. In addition to fresh fish, it offers local specialty products including the steamed manju buns that are a famous Hagi product. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes made using fresh fish caught off the coast of Hagi.

Location/View 4160-61 Chinto, Hagi City, Yamaguchi, 758-0011

Access 30min. walk from port(2.5km)

Parking for Season Year-round tour buses 20 buses Visit! YAMAGUCHI http://www.visit-jy.com/en/ Related links Hagi Seamart http://seamart.axis.or.jp/en/index.html

Roadside Station "Senzakitchen"

This facility contains a gift shop selling Yamaguchi Nagato products, with a restaurant located next door. Products including freshly caught fish from Senzaki Port, dried fish, and the famous Senzaki Kamaboko steamed fish paste are available. The Omijima sightseeing cruise also departs from the pier next to this facility.

4297-6 Gyoko Minami, Senzaki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi, Location/View 759-4106

Access 35min. via car from port (30km)

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Hagi Castle Town (World Heritage Site)

Hagi Castle Town is designated a National Historical Site, with streets laid out in a grid containing rows of samurai residences and traditional townhouses. The streets remain unchanged, maintainig the same appearance as in days long past. The small alleyways with names such as Kikuya-yokocho, Iseya-yokocho, and Edoya-yokocho are home to many historical sights including the opulent home of the Kikuya family, purveyors to the Hagi Domain, as well as the birthplace of Shinsaku Takasugi, the old residences of Takayoshi Kido and Shusuke Aoki, storehouses with "namako" tiled walls, gates, and earth walls.

Gofuku-cho and Minami Furuhagi-cho,Hagi City, Location/View Yamaguchi, 758-0072 Access 10 min. via car from port(6km) Parking for Season Year-round tour buses 19 buses Visit! YAMAGUCHI http://www.visit-jy.com/en/ Related links HAGI Sightseeing Guide https://www.hagishi.com/en/ Contact Us [ Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Tourism Policy Division ] TEL: +81-83-933-3207 l E-MAIL: [email protected] l Website : http://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/cms/a16200/cruise/cruise_yamaguchi.html

Motonosumi Shrine

Following a divine revelation from the white fox, Motonosumi Shrine was created in 1955 by division of the deity of Taikodani Inari Shrine from Tsuwano-cho, Shimane Prefecture. The continuous line of 123 red Torii gates leading from the Ryugu no Shiofuki side are an impressive sight. The landscape is preserved for these 123 gates that are thought to bring good fortune. Look carefully at the Torii gate at the exit to the rear approach and you will see an offering box sitting on top. It is said that if your coin offering makes it into the box, your wish will be granted.

Location/View 498 Yuyatsuo, Nagato City

65 min. via car from port(44km) Access http://umiplus.jp/category/_en/spot.html Parking for Season Year- round tour buses Visit! YAMAGUCHI http://www.visit-jy.com/en/ Related links Visit Nagato http://visit-nagato.com/en/

Contact Us [ Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Tourism Policy Division ] TEL: +81-83-933-3207 l E -MAIL: [email protected] l Website : http://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/cms/a16200/cruise/cruise_yamaguchi.html

Tsunoshima Bridge/ Tsunoshima Island

At 1,780m, Tsunoshima Bridge is one of the longest bridges in Japan that doesn’t charge a toll. After a crossing that feels like sliding across the distinctive cobalt blue waters of this area, visitors reach the pristine nature of Kita-Nagato Kaigan Quasi-National Park. This is a place where you can enjoy the feel of an ocean breeze and feel the harmony of humans and nature that has continued since time immemorial. Ranked No.1 as “Popular Bridges in Japan” selected by the Trip Advisor”.

Tsunoshima, Hohoku-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi, Location/View 759-5332 Access 90 min. via car from port(60km) Parking for Season Year- round tour buses 10 buses

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Omijima Sightseeing Cruise

Omijima, with its beautiful coastline, is located at the center of Kita-Nagato Kaigan Quasi-National Park, and has a circumference of approximately 40 km. It is also known by its other name, "Sea Alps." The cruise boats provide excellent views of the naturally formed caves, standing rocks, and other art-like rock formations.

4297-2 Gyoko Minami, Senzaki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi, Location/View 759-4106

Access 35 min. via car from port(30km) Parking for Season Year-round tour buses 50 buses Visit! YAMAGUCHI http://www.visit-jy.com/en/ Related links Visit Nagato http://visit-nagato.com/en/

Hagi Jidai Festival

The Hagi Daimyo Procession has been performed in Hagi City since ancient times. It is a parade that winds its way through the city as an offering to the shrine god, and is the largest event of the autumn. More than 200 people form a procession that travels through the city around the castle town. Basket palanquin are placed at key spots on the route, and in front of them the procession performs offerings including the Japanese sandal dance holding sandals and a performance with Choshu spears that are approximately 5.5m long. It is a sight not to be missed!

Ruins of Hagi Castle and other places in Hagi City, Location/View Yamaguchi, 758-0057

Access 10 min. via car from port(6km)

2nd Sunday in November Parking for Season ※2015: November 15 tour buses 19 buses Visit! YAMAGUCHI http://www.visit-jy.com/en/ Related links HAGI Sightseeing Guide https://www.hagishi.com/en/

Nagato Senzaki Fireworks Festival

This fireworks festival is a major event that lights up the summer nighttime sky with approximately 4,000 set-piece fireworks, super-heavy rockets, and other fireworks. The elaborate setup and dynamic scale of the fireworks launched one after another are among the top in western Japan. The event draws large numbers of visitors from within and beyond the prefecture.

Gyoko Minami, Senzaki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi, Location/View 759-4106

Access 35 min. via car from port(30km)

Season 20:00, 1 Saturday of July Visit! YAMAGUCHI http://www.visit-jy.com/en/ Related links Visit Nagato http://visit-nagato.com/en/

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