Amidst all of the old samurai atmosphere, don't forget that Hagi is on the Sea of Japan — there's swimming to be done. Try Kikugahama, a popular beach to the east of Mt. Shizuki and north of the city center.
Boat Cruise
The Hagi Tourist Association runs pleasant cruises on the Hashimoto River and the Sea of Japan, with a guide to direct attention to the Eight Fine Views.
Kurumayado Tenjuppei
Rickshaw tours of the historic sections of the city center. They have standard itineraries to match the tour length, but substitutions can be made.
Yuzuya Honten
The natsumikan is a citrus fruit that's grown in many local gardens, and squeezed into a tasty juice. At Yuzuya Honten, you can buy natsumikan and other local fruits whole, enjoy them as ice cream, or lend a hand at turning them into juice or marmalade. Visitors also get a free cup of Sonjoku, a local beer. It's on a peninsula directly north of the city — either take a cab or walk west from JR Koshigahama Station.
Festivals
Hagi Historical Festival
During weekends in November, this festival involves people in traditional Choshu garb on parade through the center of town.
Hagi-yaki Festival
This festival is at the beginning of May. About 50 pottery shops from around the city come to the City Gymnasium to exhibit and sell their wares. It's a great opportunity to buy hagi-yaki at a low price.
Hagi Summer Festival
This festival at the beginning of August. On the first day, about 8,000 fireworks are lit over the sea off Kikugahama.