Aibagawa River

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The Aiba River, which flows quietly through the castle town of Hagi, is an artificial river dug during the Edo period and is still closely connected to people's lives today. Beautiful stone walls and old private houses line the river, featuring sights like "Mizuya," where river water was drawn into houses for cooking and laundry, and "Hatoba" stairs leading down to the water, showcasing the wisdom of ancestors. Vivid koi carp swim gracefully in the transparent water, healing the hearts of those who stroll along. Historic buildings such as the "Former Yukawa Residence" face the river, offering a very photogenic area where Hagi's rich past and calm daily life merge into a beautiful landscape.

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.095 藍場川［萩市］ | Aiba River [ Hagi-city ]

Yamaguchi Prefectural Tourism Federation

Aibagawa River

Address: 67 Kawashima, Hagi-shi, Yamaguchi
Website: https://www.hagishi.com/search/detail.php?d=100046
Operator: Hagi Tourism Association

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