Every country has well known locations that are tempting to visit for tourists who have never been to that country before. But equally there are plenty of places that remain somewhat hidden from view. You may not even realise they are there unless you happen to trip over them or read about them, and that can be a shame because they are among the best places in the country. This is certainly true as far as Japan is concerned.

One excellent example of a gem that has remained at least partially hidden from view is Hagi. The chances are you have never heard of this particular location before, although it is reasonably easy to reach if you are in the local area. Hagi does qualify as a city though, and it is located in Yamaguchi in Japan. The fact that it is a city means you will have lots of exploring to do if you really want to get to know the area.

The city dates from mediaeval times and it has a castle that can still be visited today. Indeed this is one of the highlights of the city and if you are going to see Hagi you must make the time to see the castle too. It dates back from the very beginning of the 1600s so you can see there are several centuries worth of history to be discovered here. It may not be the most impressive castle you have ever seen because it is largely flat but it still provides memories and insights into Hagi’s past.

Of course there is plenty more to Hagi than just the castle. Make sure you don’t miss out on the plethora of restaurants all serving authentic and eye opening Japanese dishes. Hagi also has a harbour that looks quite amazing and will provide a scenic contrast to much of the rest of the city. As you can see it has a lot to offer and share with you, so make sure you take some time away from the rest of Japan to visit this particular jewel.