Introducing Hagi
Hagi is a sleepy but attractive city closely linked with ceramics and the Meiji Restoration. It has an interesting combination of temples and shrines, a fascinating old samurai quarter, some picturesque castle ruins and fine coastal views. It’s ironic that Hagi’s claim to fame is its role in propelling Japan directly from the feudal to the modern era, while its attractions are principally its feudal past.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?
by bamse 12 April 2012
Where will you be at the end of the first 2 weeks, as this could influence what places make most sense to visit? I would not combine…
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RE: Kyushu to Tottori etc. along the North coast?
by jbeckstr 14 March 2012
The famous garden I was referring above is the Adachi Museum (which I guess is actually an art museum with some beautiful gardens). …
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Re: Kyushu to Tottori etc. along the North coast?
by jbeckstr 13 March 2012
I haven't traveled the coastline so I am not sure of the best transportation options. I know trains can be pretty slow in these area so…
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