It's said that the city can be walked using old maps from the Edo period, but we recommend the Hagi Circular Bus, which circulates around the city's major tourist spots. The eastbound bus "Shoin Sensei" and the westbound bus "Shinsaku-kun" depart in front of Hagi City Hall and run in circles every 45 minutes. The fare is a flat 100 yen (tax included), and a one-day pass is 500 yen (tax included). You can also watch videos introducing the tourist spots on the bus. The "Hagi Cultural Assets One-Day Ticket" is also available for 310 yen (tax included), which allows admission to nine cultural facilities in Hagi, including the former home of Kido Takayoshi, one of the three great figures of the Meiji Restoration, the former home of Dutch scholar Aoki Shusuke, and the villa of Ito Hirobumi. Combining this with the bus makes exploring Hagi incredibly convenient.

Hagi Castle Town, a World Heritage Site, flourished as a castle town for the Mori clan, which had a fief of 360,000 koku, and is made up of three areas: the castle ruins, the former high-ranking samurai estate, and the former townspeople's area. The Hagi Castle Sannomaru retains the original Edo period appearance of parts of the residences of the Mori clan, chief retainers, and other senior vassals of the Hagi domain, as well as earthen walls and the "key-shaped" castle walls used to protect the castle. The former townspeople's area, just 300 square meters in size, is a spectacular area with many sites associated with patriots of the late Edo period, such as Kido Takayoshi and Takasugi Shinsaku. Hagi Onsen, which opened in 2004, has cold mineral spring water containing calcium and sodium chloride.

Nagatoyumoto Onsen is so enjoyable to stroll around that it's often referred to as "Outdoor Heaven." Seasonal events also invite visitors to explore the town. For example, the "Autumn Night Stroll" event was held from October to mid-December 2024. During this event, the hot spring town was lit up for a limited time, light motifs associated with Nagatoyumoto Onsen danced across the Otozure River, and original lantern designs illuminated the walking path. The scenic "Autumn Leaves Staircase" also boasts the "Autumn Leaves Rest Bar," featuring reclining benches and cushions, as well as a riverside cafe that is open at night and serves cocktails and beer. Nagatoyumoto Onsen is full of ideas, and visitors can't wait to see what's next.

Nagatoyumoto Onsen, located in a valley in northern Yamaguchi Prefecture, stretches along the Otozure River. It first opened in 1427. Discovered by the head priest of Dainei-ji Temple, the hot springs were visited by the lords of the Choshu domain for therapeutic bathing during the Edo period. The water is alkaline and simple. The source is still owned by the temple. Nagatoyumoto Onsen, with its approximately 600-year history, has undergone a complete renovation in recent years. The town's iconic public bathhouse, Onyu, has been renovated into a modern building, and a restaurant, Onyu Shoku, has been added. Cafes and bars, renovating vacant buildings, are also opening one after another. The Otozure River Terrace, where you can relax above the river and listen to the murmuring of the river, is another popular spot. The Bamboo Grove Stairs, with hundreds of bamboo trees lining the parking lot and the Otozure River, has also become a new landmark.

The Kanmon Strait has been a key maritime transportation hub throughout the ages, with many ships passing through, including Japanese envoys to the Tang Dynasty, Japanese-Song ships, Japanese-Ming ships from the Muromachi period, and Kitamae ships. Tourist attractions in Shimonoseki include Akama Shrine, named after Dannoura, the final battle of the Genpei War, the remains of the batteries from the Shimonoseki War with Britain, America, France, and the Netherlands, Shunpanro, the site of the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty, the former British Consulate of Shimonoseki, and the former Akita Shokai Building. Moji, on the opposite shore, is also lined with buildings known as "Mojiko Retro," which tell the story of the glory of the international port city. Japan Heritage has highlighted the area as the "Kanmon Nostalgic Straits."