How to get to Hagi
Note that Hagi's main railway station is called "Higashi-Hagi Station". For most travelers access by bus from Yamaguchi City is most convenient.
By JR Bus
JR Bus operates 8 to 11 round trips per day between Yamaguchi Station and Higashi-Hagi Station. Some buses also connect to Shin-Yamaguchi Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen. The one way trip from Yamaguchi Station to Hagi costs 1680 yen and takes 60 to 80 minutes. From Shin-Yamaguchi Station it costs 1970 yen and takes about 90 minutes. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on these JR buses.
By Bocho Bus
Bocho Bus operates 13 to 18 round trips per day between Shin-Yamaguchi Station and Higashi-Hagi Station. The buses do not stop at Yamaguchi Station. The one way trip from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hagi costs 1970 yen and takes about 90 minutes. The Japan Rail Pass is not valid on these buses.
By train
Hagi can also be reached by train via the JR Sanin Line, however, service on the Sanin Line is not very frequent and requires at least one transfer of trains along the way. There is only one direct limited express train per day between Kokura and Hagi via Shimonoseki.
From Shimonoseki Station, the trip along the JR Sanin Line by local trains takes about three hours, costs 1890 yen and requires one or two transfers of trains. Alternatively, from Asa Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen (only served by kodama trains), you can get to Hagi by JR Mine and Sanin Line in two hours and for 1280 yen. One transfer is required at Nagatoshi.
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Orientation
Hagi has three railway stations, Higashi-Hagi, Hagi and Tamae Station. Of the three stations, Higashi-Hagi ("East Hagi") is the city's main station.
Hagi is best explored by rental bicycles, which are available in front of Higashi-Hagi Station and other places across the city.
Another option to get around Hagi is by one of two loop bus lines, which connect all major sights with the railway stations. The buses are called "Maru Bus" West Loop and East Loop and operate every 30 minutes between 7am and 7pm. One ride costs 100 yen, regardless of how far you travel or 500 yen for one day of unlimited travel.
