Saga Castle

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Saga Castle (Photo: そらみみ / CC BY-SA 4.0)

By Japanese standards, Saga Castle is a rather unusual castle. Being built on plains and surrounded by only a wall, whereas most Japanese castles are built on hills or mountains and upon stone bases. This kind of castle is called a hiraijiro.

Overview

Address

2-18-1 Jonai, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 840-0041 (Directions)

Hours

9:30 - 18:00 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 9:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 9:30 - 18:00
Thursday 9:30 - 18:00
Friday 9:30 - 18:00
Saturday 9:30 - 18:00
Sunday 9:30 - 18:00
Holidays 9:30 - 18:00

Price

Free entry

Website

https://saga-museum.jp/sagajou/language/english/

General Amenities

  • Souvenir shop
  • Information Counter
  • Free parking
  • Paid parking

Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access

Access

A 10-minute bus ride from Saga Station.

A 25-minute bus ride from Saga Airport.

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