Japan Midokoro / Yamaguchi Prefecture / Hagi / Hagi Castle
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture · Historic Site
Hagi Castle
- Nearest stationTamae Station 1.4 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Part of a World Heritage Site
- Year1608 (completed)
Hagi Castle (萩城, Hagi-jō) is a Japanese castle located in the city of Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in the San'yō region of Japan. Built in 1604 at the beginning of the Edo period as the main castle of the Mōri clan, it served as the seat of the Chōshū Domain for over 250 years until 1863.
From the Wikipedia article “Hagi Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Hagi Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tamae Station, 1.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site |
| Year | 1608 (completed) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Hagi Castle?
- Tamae Station. It is 1.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Hagi Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site.
- When was Hagi Castle completed?
- In 1608.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hagi Castle Town: Isoyan (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hagi Museum: TT mk2 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kikuyake: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kumaya Art Museum: Fraxinus2 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hagi Uragami Museum: Wiki708 (CC BY 3.0), Hagi Domain Boat Shed: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0)
