Kikuya Alley

A side street that retains the scenery unique to a castle town and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Roads The castle town that spreads outward from the outer moat of the old Hagi Castle was laid out in a grid pattern, with middle and lower-class samurai residences lined up. The streets remain the same even today, retaining the atmosphere of the past. On sunny days, this beautiful alley with its dazzling white namako walls reflects the sunlight, and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Roads.