Things to do in Saga City

Saga Castle Ruins

Saga Castle is a castle located in the city of Saga. The ancient name Zuojia City, alias Shen City, Turtle City. Completed in the early Edo period, it is the seat of the Saga Domain's domain hall. Currently located in the center of Saga City. During the Saga Rebellion in the Meiji era, most of the buildings in the castle were burnt down, and only the Shizuo Gate and the Tsukugura have survived to this day, and they are now a national cultural property of Japan. Based on recent investigation results, the scale of the burnt down castle may be the same as or slightly larger than that of the Kokura Castle. The Saga Castle Honmaru History Museum is located in the ruins of the Saga Castle. It is a museum that restored and used the Saga Castle Honmaru Palace built at the end of the Edo period. It is a large-scale wooden restored building in Japan. There are more than 700 tatami mats in the museum, and historical materials related to the Shogunate and Saga during the Restoration Period are displayed in various aspects through documents, videos and models in this wide space.

Kinryu Park

Yoshinogari Historical Park

The Yoshinori Ruins are the remains of a large-scale Huanhao tribe in the Yayoi period in Japan, covering an area of about 50 hectares. The site was discovered in 1986, and the unearthed items were also recognized as important national cultural heritage. The Yoshinosato ruins have collected and preserved a lot of valuable materials and information to understand the ancient history of Japan. It is now a state-run Yoshinosato Historical Park, part of which is operated and managed by the state, where you can experience ancient Japanese history and culture. Among them, watch buildings and double trenches are considered to be the origins of Japanese castles that focus on defense. Yoshinosato Historical Park is based on the basic theme of listening to the voice of the Yayoi period. Through the restoration of the facilities at that time and the display of excavated objects, a place where you can feel the atmosphere of the Yayoi period has been created. The park is divided into four areas, the entrance area to learn about relevant historical materials, the ancient forest area that reproduces the appearance of 1,000 coffins unearthed, the Huanhao tribe area where you can visit the buildings of the Yayoi period, and the ancient wilderness area with more than 30 types of outdoor amusement equipment. , where you can fully experience Yayoi culture.

Saga Balloon Museum

The first hot air balloon museum in Japan, SagaBalloonMuseum, is also in Saga. It is not the season to release hot air balloons. You can also take pictures with large hot air balloons here to learn about the origin and historical stories of hot air balloons, which is different from colorful hot air balloons. , the overall building of the museum is pure white with a pattern of hot air balloons rising.

Higatayoka Park

Higatayoka Park offers distant views of Mount Unzen-Fugen on clear days, and the sunset in the evening is breathtaking. The park combines sightseeing, experiences, and learning, with unique and beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. Especially in the fall, the seepweed, known as the red leaves of the sea, attracts countless visitors.

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Fukuoka Tower

•234m seaside tower, Fukuoka landmark •The cityscape of Fukuoka and the beautiful scenery of Hakata Bay unfold in a panoramic view Fukuoka Tower is located by the seaside and stands 234 m tall, making it a landmark of Fukuoka. The tower's body, covered with 8,000 mirror panels, is designed as a soaring triangular prism that radiates light day and night with an extraordinary presence. For enjoying the night view, there is no better place in all of Fukuoka. Take the elevator to the observation deck at 123 m, and through the 360-degree floor-to-ceiling windows, the dazzling lights of the entire coastal city flicker right beneath your feet. Night light show: walk down one floor along the stairs to reach the café, order a cocktail and sit for a while, quietly taking in Fukuoka's bustling night scenery. In addition, on evenings during Tanabata or Christmas, the mirror windows are decorated with neon lights, presenting an impressive nighttime light show. A dating spot for couples: on the 3rd floor observation room there is also a heart-shaped arch; when a couple holds hands and touches the arch, they will be surrounded by a heart shape that lights up. △ In "Fukuoka panorama," you can enjoy the sparkling Hakata Bay, the enchanting sunset, and the romantic Fukuoka night view through time-lapse videos... △ Enjoy lunch and coffee under the blue sky, and in the evening, savor a romantic moment while gazing at the sparkling night view.

Saga Prefectural Art Museum

The Saga Prefectural Museum of Art was established in 1983 as a "Centennial Project of the Prefectural Government" and operates as a whole together with the adjacent Saga Prefectural Museum. It mainly collects and displays paintings, sculptures, crafts, calligraphy and other works from Saga Prefecture or related to Saga, represented by Koga Tadao, including Okada Saburosuke, Kumerou Ichiro, etc. The museum plays an important role as a base for cultural activities in Saga Prefecture.

Saga Shrine

Shrines dedicated to the lords of the domain were built in various places from the late Edo period to the Meiji period, and Saga Shrine was one of them. Saga Shrine is located in the center of Saga City, and enshrines the 10th lord of Saga, Naomasa Nabeshima, and the 11th lord, Naohiro Nabeshima. Naomasa Nabeshima was committed to educational reform and talent cultivation, so he was worshipped as the god of learning. In addition, he was also worshipped as the god of culture and transportation. Naomasa Nabeshima was an outstanding role model who left great achievements in all aspects. At that time, the Saga domain implemented a frugal policy due to financial poverty. Naomasa Nabeshima set an example and implemented a frugal policy thoroughly. On the one hand, he built a teahouse in Jinno, which was open to ordinary people to enter and enjoy the cherry blossoms. People were grateful and worshipped Naomasa Nabeshima as the "God of Common People" after his death. Japanese people have always believed that odd numbers are numbers that bring good luck. Every year on January 1, the New Year, May 5, the Dragon Boat Festival, and September 9, the Double Ninth Festival, Saga Shrine is flooded with worshippers, which is very different from the usual quiet and sacred atmosphere. During the New Year period, a record of 350,000 worshippers was set, which was very lively.

Saga Pokapoka Onsen

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