Explore Hagi through the world of its samurai—from the castle town where they lived, to the post towns they traveled through and the Hagi-yaki they cherished. Discover the traces of their lives still found throughout Hagi today.
Duration
3D/2N
Group Size
2−14 guests
*Private tour
Season
Year-round
Price
From ¥179,000 per guest
Highlights
Trace Hagi’s Samurai Legacy:
Explore the places where samurai lived and traveled, from the historic castle town to the Hagi-Okan post towns.
Experience Exclusive Hagi-yaki:
Visit one of Hagi’s oldest kilns, meet a 14th-generation master potter, and experience 400 years of Hagi-yaki tradition.
Discover Japan Away from the Crowds:
Enjoy Hagi’s historic streets, rural landscapes, and local traditions at a relaxed pace.
Itinerary
9:30 am — Meet at Shin-Yamaguchi Station and travel to Hagi by private vehicle.
11:00 am–3:30 pm — Samurai Town Cycling
Explore Hagi’s historic castle town by electric bike, with a local lunch along the way.
4:00 pm — Check in at the hotel.
*The Samurai Town Cycling tour can be replaced with a walking tour upon request.
*Lunch: Local restaurant / Dinner: Hotel
*Stay at Hagi Honjn
8:30 am — Depart from the hotel.
8:45 am–3:00 pm — Samurai Post Town Walk
Visit a charming historic post town along the Hagi-Okan route, once traveled by samurai journeying between Hagi and Edo. Enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant in a traditional Japanese house along the way.
3:00–5:00 pm — Free time to explore Hagi at your own pace.
*Breakfast: Hotel / Lunch: Local restaurant / Dinner: Hotel
*Stay at Hagi Honjn
8:30 am — Depart from the hotel.
9:00 am–12:00 pm — Hagi-yaki Master Potter Experience
Experience over 400 years of Hagi-yaki tradition with exclusive access to one of Hagi’s historic kilns, a private meeting with the 14th-generation master potter, and a matcha experience served in handcrafted Hagi-yaki.
12:00–4:00 pm — Local Lunch & Free Time
Enjoy a local lunch, followed by free time to explore Hagi at your own pace.
4:00–5:00 pm — Travel from Hagi to Shin-Yamaguchi Station by private vehicle.
*Breakfast: Hotel / Lunch: Local restaurant
Hagi Honjin
A popular onsen hotel featuring 14 different types of hot springs. In addition to twin rooms, single rooms are also available.
*Occupancy: 1–3 guests per room
Tomoe Ryokan — Upgrade Option
A historic ryokan with over 100 years of history, offering garden-view rooms and a blend of traditional Japanese charm and modern comfort.
*Additional cost: Approx. ¥15,000 per guest, per night
*Occupancy: 1–4 guests per room
Tour Details
| Season | Year-round |
| Duration | 3 days / 2 nights |
| Group Size | 2 – 14 guests *1 guide for up to 7 guests |
| Price (tax included) | 2 – 3 guests: ¥209,000 per guest 4 – 6 guests: ¥189,000 per guest 7+ guests: ¥179,000 per guest |
| Included | – Private transfer: Shin-Yamaguchi ⇆ Hagi – 2-night stay at Hagi Honjin with breakfast & dinner – 3 local lunches – English-speaking local guide during sightseeing and free time – All experience and admission fees – Hotel transfers during the tour |
| Excluded | – Transportation to/from Shin-Yamaguchi Station before and after the tour – Personal expenses – Drinks not included with meals – Travel insurance |
| Participant Requirements | – Minimum height: 135 cm (4 ft 5 in) – Participants must be able to ride a bicycle independently and safely. |
| Booking Conditions | Advance requests of at least 14 days are recommended. |
| Cancellation Policy | 21 days or more before the start date: No charge 20–8 days before the start date: 20% 7–2 days before the start date: 30% 1 day before the start date: 40% On the start date (before departure): 50% After departure / No-show: 100% |
| Note | – Guests are required to arrange their own travel insurance before the tour. – The itinerary and tour activities may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. – Restaurants may be changed to another local restaurant depending on availability. – The Samurai Town Cycling tour can be replaced with a walking tour upon request. |