Yubikan Hall

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One of the remains of the Hagi Domain's clan school "Meirinkan," this building was used as a training hall for swordsmanship and spearmanship. A heavy single-story wooden structure, the interior is very spacious, and a dignified air drifts as if the heat of domain warriors honing their skills still conveys today. The luster of the floor and high ceilings give a sense of majesty as a hall of martial arts, allowing you to realistically experience the educational environment of samurai at that time. Records remain that Sakamoto Ryoma also had a swordsmanship match here, making it a precious place for history fans to follow the footprints of a legendary patriot. Recommended for those who want to quietly touch the spirit of the samurai as a spot symbolizing Hagi's high educational culture.

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有備館（Yubikan）山口県萩市（Hagi City,JAPAN）

Hagi Tourism Association

Yubikan Hall

Address: 448 Emukai, Hagi-shi, Yamaguchi
Website: http://hagishi.com/search/detail.php?d=1100160
Operator: Hagi Tourism Association

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