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Saga Castle

佐賀城

Originally built in the late sixteenth century to control highway crossroads, Saga Castle served as the Saga Domain's residence and was reconstructed in 1989.

The reconstructed main keep of Saga Castle
The reconstructed main keep of Saga Castle © Japanexperterna, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:30–18:00
Holidays 09:30–18:00
Admission
Everyone Free
Links
Official website English · Japanese
Access
2-18-1, Jonai, Saga City, Saga
〒 840-0041
How to get there
Nearest stationSaga Station
佐賀
Karatsu Line · Nagasaki Main Line35 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop博物館前2 min walk from the bus stop

Saga Castle, also known as Saga-jo, is a castle located in the city of Saga, Japan. It is a reconstructed version of the original castle, which was built in the late 16th century and served as the residence of the ruling lord of the Saga Domain. The castle features several reconstructed buildings, including the main castle tower, which offers visitors a panoramic view of the city. Visitors can also explore the castle's gardens and see the moat and stone walls that once surrounded the castle. The castle also has a museum that displays artifacts and provides information about the history of the castle and the Saga Domain. The castle is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the city's history and culture.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Saga Castle. Legend: Nagasaki Main Line; Karatsu Line; Kyushu Shinkansen; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Shin-Tosu, Kumamoto, Takeo-Onsen, Nagasaki, Tosu, Isahaya, Kubota, Saga.

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Kono Park

Public park in Saga Prefecture with ornamental gardens, cherry blossoms, walking trails, and recreation facilities for families visiting the area.

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