Hamasaki Area

  • Hamasaki Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings

    The port town that supported the economy of Hagi in the Edo era

    • Hamasaki Area
    • Open: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Closed: Wednesday

  • Former Yamamura Family Residence

    • Hamasaki Area
    • Open: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. /

  • Former Yamanaka Family Residence

    • Hamasaki Area
    • Open: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. /

  • Former Domain Boathouse

    • Hamasaki Area
    • Open: Inquire at the Former Yamamura Family Residence /

  • Sumiyoshi Shrine

    • Hamasaki Area

  • Former Koike Family Warehouse

    • Hamasaki Area
    • Open: Free to view only the exterior
      *For internal tours, please contact the former Yamamura family residence (phone: 0838-22-0133) / Closed: Every Wednesday, Obon Holidays, year-end and New Year holidays

  • Kumaya Art Gallery and Kumaya Family Residence

    The Kumaya family were the official purveyors of the Hagi domain. Their treasures are open to the public, and their Siebold piano — Japan’s oldest — is a must-see.

    • Hamasaki Area
    • Open: 9:00–16:00 (admittance until 15:30) / Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays (but open on public holidays)
      • During special exhibit periods (March 28 to June 29, 2025), the Gallery is closed only on Wednesdays.

  • Teramachi district

    A temple district where numerous temples remain to this day

    • Hamasaki Area

  • Tsurue ferryboat

    Ferryboats that preserve a traditional landscape and the heritage of the past.

    • Hamasaki Area
    • Open: 7:00–11:00, 13:00–15:00, 16:00–18:00 / Closed: • The ferry may close due to weather (e.g., strong winds). A red flag will be hoisted on the Tsurue side at such times.

      The ferry undergoes inspection on the first and third Sundays of every month.