Saga Shrine

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

If you are looking for an impressive shrine, then you should simply visit the Saga Shrine. The shrine is dedicated to the Nabeshima family, the heads of the samurai who ruled the area around Saga before the Meiji Restoration.

Overview

Address

2 Chome-10-43 Matsubara, Saga, 840-0831 (Directions)

General Amenities

  • Prayer rooms

Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access

Access

A 7-minute taxi ride from Saga Station.

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