1-minute walk from the "Hagi-jo Castle Ruins/Shigatsu Park Entrance Kita-mon Yashiki Entrance" bus stop on the Hagi Junkan Ma-ru Bus (West Route). Show route
Op.Hours
【April-October】8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, 【November-February】8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, 【March】8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Cld.Days
Open every day
Fee
$1.00 (Free for children under elementary school age) *Combined ticket for Hagi Castle Ruins Shigatsuki Park: Adults $2.20, Elementary & Junior High School Students $1.00 (Disabled Discount: Adults & University Students $1.00, Elementary & Junior High School Students $0.50)
INFO
Use the Shigatsuki Daiichi Parking Lot (free). Capacity: 51 standard vehicles, 2 large vehicles.
The Former Atsuga Mori Family Hagi Residence Long House was the Hagi residence of the Atsuga Mori clan, descending from Mori Motonari's fifth son, Motoaki. After the Mori clan relocated to Hagi, Motoaki was granted land in Atsuga (present-day Sanyo-Onoda City), and the Atsuga Mori family governed Atsuga for generations. The Hagi residence originally covered a vast area of approximately 15,500 square meters. However, after the Meiji Restoration, the main buildings were demolished, leaving only this long house, built in 1856 (Ansei 3).
This long house is a magnificent building with a gable roof covered in honkawa tiles, measuring 5 meters in bay width and 51.5 meters in length. Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, the interior is divided into five sections, lacking a dirt floor (doma). The eastern room, in particular, features a sophisticated design with a tatami-mat corridor despite its small size. This suggests it may have served as a lodging for high-ranking guests.
Located near Hagi Castle Ruins and Shigatsu Park, the Former Atsuga Mori Family Hagi Residence Long House is a must-see when visiting Hagi Castle. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the Atsuga Mori family and provides a valuable opportunity to experience Hagi's history and culture. The view of Hagi's cityscape from the long house is also breathtaking.
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