Hagi City Sasanabe Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
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Sasanabe, which flourished as a post town along the Hagi Oukan, was designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 2011. Explore its townscape, which retains the atmosphere of the Edo period.
Highlights
- Experience the history of a prosperous post town along the Hagi Oukan
- A precious place preserving an Edo-era townscape
- Numerous historical buildings, including thatched-roof and red-brown tile-roofed houses
- Beautiful harmony with the surrounding rice paddies
- A relaxing and peaceful space to unwind
Basic Information
- Address
- Sasanabe, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Yamaguchi
- Access
- Approximately 30 minutes by car from Hagi IC on the Sanyo Expressway. Approximately 25 minutes by car from Edo IC on the Kogori-Hagi Expressway. Approximately 45 minutes by car from Yamaguchi IC on the Chugoku Expressway. For public transportation, use the Chugoku JR Bus (approximately 40 minutes from Yamaguchi Station to Hagi, approximately 50 minutes from Higashi-Hagi Station to Yamaguchi, and approximately 35 minutes from Hagi Station to Hagi). Show route
- Op.Hours
- Open for strolling
- Cld.Days
- Open for strolling
- Fee
- Free
Overview
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