Experience
Guided tours
One Coin Tour of Hagi Okan historical road's “Ichinosaka 42 bend course” with Storyteller
The Hagi Okan is a 53-km long historical road connecting the cities of Hagi, Yamaguchi and Hofu. It was developed after the construction of Hagi Castle as the official road for Lord Mori’s entourage to use when traveling to and from the capital of Edo (present-day Tokyo). Experience walking the C course climbing up the "Ichinosaka 42 bends," said to be the most difficult part of Hagi Okan. Along the way you will pass the ruins of the Rokuken tea house and a monument marking the old border.
| Organizer | Yamaguchi Hagi Storyteller Association Office |
|---|---|
| Dates/hours | Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from April 2022 to March 2023 (except from December 25 to January 10. |
| Price (tax included) | 500 yen |
| Venue | Yamaguchi City-Hagi City |
| Application deadline | Up to a week in advance |
| Assistance to foreigners | Assistance available if an interpreter is present |
| Important points/Other | - |
| Promoter | Yamaguchi Hagi Storyteller Association Office |
| Location | JR Yamaguchi Station (2F), 2-1 Sotacho, Yamaguchi City (inside the Yamaguchi Tourism and Convention Association) |
| Phone number | 083-920-3323 |
| Email address | - |
| Website | http://hagi-okan.yamaguchi-city.jp |
