Ishii Tea Bowl Museum

Hagi Castle Town Ryokan is a top choice, located just a 5-minute walk from the Iwai Chawan Museum. This heritage-style inn blends traditional Japanese architecture with modern amenities, offering guests serene views of a karesansui rock garden from their tatami rooms. Enjoy curated tea ceremonies hosted at the museum, and book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to seasonal garden-view rooms.

Just a 3-minute stroll from the Iwai Chawan Museum lies Chiyoya Pottery Atelier, where visitors can participate in hands-on pottery workshops and purchase limited-edition tea ceramics. Nearby, Hagi Yubuya, a century-old onsen inn’s teahouse, offers seasonal matcha-based desserts crafted with local ingredients. Both are within a 10-minute walk, perfect for a relaxed post-museum exploration.

Start your day at the Iwai Chawan Museum, exploring its exquisite collection of Edo-period tea bowls. In the afternoon, stroll through Hagi Castle Town, visiting antique shops and lacquerware studios, then enjoy a kaiseki meal at Tsuruya Teahouse featuring locally sourced matcha. End the day with quiet meditation in the gardens of Daisanji Temple. All locations are within a 2km radius of the museum, and guided tours are available through the HopeGoo platform for seamless planning.