Hagi Meirin Gakusha

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A facility preserving history and culture, located on the site of the former Meirin-kan, the Hagi Han School that produced many of the leaders of the Meiji Restoration.

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HighlightsLocated on the site of the former Meirin-kan, the Hagi Han School that produced many of the leaders of the Meiji Restoration
See valuable remnants from the han school era
See the Meiji-era wooden school building
Tourist information center and event space
Learn about Hagi's history and culture

Basic Information

Address: 602 Enmuka, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Yamaguchi

Access: 15-minute walk from JR Sanin Main Line Hagi Station 10-minute walk from Hagi Bus Center Parking available Show route

Op.Hours: Main Building: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Exhibition halls until 5:00 PM) Building 2: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Building 3: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Community Room available until 9:00 PM) Building 4: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Cld.Days: The first Tuesday of February and the following day. Note: Buildings 3 & 4 are also closed during the New Year's period (December 29th - January 3rd).

Fee: Admission: Free

INFO: Free guided tours are available upon request. We will arrange a tour to suit your schedule. Parking is available for approximately 180 standard cars (¥310 per day) and 10 buses (¥1,050 per day). Free parking is available for those with a disability certificate. Parking is free from the second parking location onward. (Hagi Museum Parking Lot, Chuo Park Parking Lot, Hagi-Meirin Center Parking Lot)

HP: https://www.hagishi.com/meirin/

Overview

Hagi Meirin Gakusha is a facility in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, built by renovating the former Meirin Elementary School building, which sits on the site of the former Meirin-kan, the Hagi Han School that produced many leaders of the Meiji Restoration. It was reborn as a center for preserving history and culture to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration. Hagi Han School, Meirin-kan, founded in 1718 (Kyōhō 3), was known as one of Japan's three great academies, alongside Mito Domain's Kōdōkan and Okayama Domain's Kangei Kō. Meirin-kan taught Confucianism, martial arts, and military science, producing many talented individuals. The former Meirin Elementary School was built on the site of Meirin-kan in 1929 (Shōwa 4) and was in use until March 2014 (Heisei 26). The school building was then renovated and reborn as Hagi Meirin Gakusha. At Hagi Meirin Gakusha, you can see valuable remnants from the han school era and the Meiji-era wooden school building. It also houses a tourist information center and event space, providing opportunities to learn about Hagi's history and culture. The main building, in particular, is registered as a nationally important cultural property, offering a chance to see the architectural style of a Meiji-era wooden schoolhouse. The Meirin-kan exhibition room displays documents and photographs from the han school era, allowing visitors to learn about its history. Hagi Meirin Gakusha is a precious facility where you can learn about Hagi's history and culture. Be sure to visit Hagi Meirin Gakusha when you visit Hagi.