Fun things to do in Saga: 12 fun attractions and activities

Yoshinogari Historical Park, Kanzaki-gun, Saga-ken Have you ever wondered about the fascinating history of Yayoi & Jomon? The yoshinogari archaeological site of excavation, preservation & ruins holds some unspoken secrets waiting to be discovered. Let’s dive into the past and uncover the mysteries that have been hidden for centuries! You can learn about the history of this place by visiting it. It’s a fascinating place indeed. Opening hours: 9:00 Am to 17:00 Entrance Fee: Ranges from 460¥ There are museum programs where you can learn to make fire and crafting accessories and knives. Magama bead making-250¥ You can check their website for more information and programs. Website: yoshinogari.jp/en/

The park is way bigger than one would expect (maybe) and if you love history, certainly make your way out here. They even have workshops and I loved the one I joined because I love stones. Seeing the Yayoi life in the past was a good experience. You can walk around the park to check out the old houses and the ancient burial. There is a roving bus. There’s a big part of the park that’s good for kids (or so the guide at the community center told me because I didn’t explore that part). Worth visiting!

Wonderful for history buffs and those wanting to understand the origins of the Japanese people. Contrary to what many Westerners think, Japan is a country of people of various ethnic groups that has mixed so much….but held together by a national identity and hence a culture.

It's an extremely large area. The train is about the same distance from Yoshinogari Koen Station or Kanzaki Station. I want to be prepared to walk steadily. It feels good when the weather is nice. You can learn about jar coffins. The experience center is also fun.

Plentiful of open spaces and historical artifacts built to scale. A fun place for the family amidst nature. The park is huge. For a start, take the free shuttle bus to go round the park. Then select places of specific interest to you. Bring along food for a small picnic (there are also provisions for BBQ on site) as the restaurant maybe fully booked up. Enjoy!

Very cool experience for a visit to the museum or to just have a picnic in the park. The grounds are beautiful and they have daily activities that you can do for an additional fee. Also, they have multiple paid parking lots around the place. It’s huge so plan to do a lot of walking.

This area may not be considered as big of a tourist spot, but it has some unique areas. This archaeological site has been recreated painstakingly to show how the ancient people lived back then. For example, where the villagers kept their food, weapons and where they buried the dead. Despite being a little remote, this park is definitely a real deal!

The museum is great and is for free. You can view plenty of historical items and descriptions. There are other visuals, like videos and recording available. If you are interested in Japanese history, I can definitely recommend this visit.

I was really surprised at the size and variety of exhibitions in this museum. They have some interactive parts and photo spots. A very nice volunteer gave me a free tour in English so I learned a lot more than I could have by just reading. I really recommend it! Also if you have a JR Pass, show it at the counter to get a free souvenir!

It's sad that saga castle did not survive the passing of time, the years of neglect, and the numerous fire incidents that eventually brought it down. This museum however encapsulate a great deal of the history surrounding the castle and the region of Saga. A lot of valuable national treasures are enclosed here and valuable history on the first vaccination in Japan, innovations in railway, and the first most advanced school on western education in Japan. The heritage of the Naomasa clan lives on and I am in awe of the history of this place which largely goes unnoticed by most Japanese folks today. Also, a particularly interesting activity to partake in is the digital photography in fictional outfits of the Edo era, the outfits are selected randomly and I was lucky to get the Samurai outfit ^_^

Thanks for the senior tour guide!! We visited the museum 2 days ago. The gentleman guided us in English and gave the detailed history of Saga castle. We enjoy very much and know more about Saga city!!

The best museum I have been.

Visited in January 2020. Reconstruction of the main keep of Saga Castle built in 1838, during the last years of the Edo Period. It is one of the largest wooden reconstructions in Japan. There are historic exhibitions in the museum and it is open to public. Need to remove shoe in locker before entering. Main entrance is located near Naomasa Statue / NHK building

Free! Learn about how the guy reformed the budget and saved enough money to produce canons. Eventually leading to Japan's military dominance in Asia.

I came to Saga on a rainy day from Fukuoka and this castle did not disappoint. It’s a reconstruction of a lord’s wooden castle and the big hallways and tatami mats throughout really make it feel impressive. Walking on tatami in your socks feels great. The people working at the castle were very friendly and even called out a very nice Japanese man who speaks English to take me on a tour and explain the exhibits. They also have an English language audio guide they loan out since most exhibits are only in Japanese. I think Saga is a smaller city that probably doesn’t get too many foreign visitors so it really felt like they appreciated my visit. Well worth a trip.

Tucked away in the heart of Saga, the castle ruins offer a quiet, reflective break from the pace of modern Japan. While little remains of the original structure, the elevated stone foundations give a real sense of its past scale and presence. From the top, you get peaceful views across the city and surrounding greenery — especially beautiful at sunset. It’s not crowded, which makes the atmosphere even more serene. Worth a visit if you enjoy history, open space, and a moment to slow down.

Very cool and unexpected stop for me! I found this to be a very cool experience, the staff where super friendly and gave me a headset so I could tour with English commentary. They have done a remarkable job of restoring such a beautiful palace. I also found that saga has an amazing historical value and can't be denied

The Saga Castle Museum offers an exceptionally informative journey through history, utilizing a captivating mix of methods, including live performances, videos, and artistic displays. The building itself is stunning, featuring massive tatami rooms that are truly impressive. Given the free admission, this museum is absolutely worth a visit. The fact that there was no waiting time even on a Sunday is a pleasant bonus!

I actually wasn't able to take the free tour as it was after hours but I was still able to walk around on the castle grounds. Even that was a fun time. Beautiful architecture and view of the city from higher up. You can tell it is maintained very well. There are many cute bats flying around at night which might freak some people out but they do not bother people.

This is a place of beautiful Japanese architecture and gardens. If you enjoy quiet, beautiful gardens, this is a must-visit.

Saga Castle, where the 10th lord and 1,000 vassals can greet each other. It was great to be able to go into a historical place and experience it firsthand. The traditional Japanese wedding photo shoot was also a fun part.

(Translated by Google) The trip and visit will be for 2 days, 20241103 and 1104. The purpose of this trip was to see the Balloon Fiesta. I visited twice from my relative's house in Yanagawa City, and I did a lot of research beforehand. After receiving advice from a relative, I decided to park at Saga Forest Park and walk to the venue. The event was canceled on November 3rd due to the typhoon. On November 4th, it was unclear whether the balloons would go up until they arrived at the airport. Arrived at the site at 7am. I parked near the river at the far end of the forest park and waited. I went up to the river embankment several times and looked in the direction of the venue. The balloon started to rise. Although I visited from a little distance, I was able to understand the atmosphere and was satisfied. I think of the hardships that the people involved have had to face, such as whether or not the event was held due to the typhoon. I thought it was difficult. An international event is being held in Saga Prefecture. I hope that all efforts will be made to hold the event again this year. (Original) 車中泊の旅、訪問は20241103・1104の2日間です。 今回の旅の目的がバルーンフェスタの見学でした。柳川市の親戚宅より2回訪問しました、事前にかなり調べました、 親戚の方からアドバイスを受け佐賀森林公園に駐車し徒歩で会場に入る事にしました。 当日は台風の影響で11/3は中止になりました。11/4は現地着までバルーンが上がるかは不明の状態でした。 現地到着午前7時森林公園一番奥の川に近い駐車待機しました、何度か川の堤防に上がり会場方面を見ました。バルーンが上がり始めました。 少し遠くからの見学でしたが雰囲気は分かり満足しました。 今回の様に台風の影響開催の有無等ご関係者のご苦労を思うと 大変と思いました。 国際的イベントが佐賀県で開催されています。 今年も開催に向け尽力される事を望みます。

(Translated by Google) Difficult to access by car anyway It is best to purchase round trip tickets in advance and use JR. Transportation cards cannot be used. Long lines to pay and purchase tickets ■Things to be careful about when mooring at night, 1. I couldn't use my smartphone until the base station went flat and I got separated at the venue, which was the end. Be especially careful about lost children! 2.A flashy light to mark your spot and a flashlight to illuminate your steps are helpful. A smartphone light is better than no light There were no lights at the site (which is natural since it's on a riverbed), and it was almost pitch black at the time of the event. When it starts to get dark, the number of people increases rapidly. The aisles are also difficult to walk. 3. There will be long lines to use the restrooms right before the event, so go early. 4. Start moving to the station before the fireworks start. This difference is large After it's over, it's too crowded to walk. ■Points to note when taking off all at once early in the morning To get the best shot from the opposite shore, go to a group walk about 30 minutes from the station. I arrived on the first train bound for Tosu and barely made it in time (takeoff time was 7am), but there was no space along the river as camera tripods were crammed. (Original) とにかく車でのアクセスが大変 往復切符を事前購入してJR利用が良い。交通系カードは使えません。切符の精算や購入は長蛇の列 ■夜間係留で注意したいこと、 1.スマホが基地局パンクで終わるまで使用できずに会場ではぐれたら最後でした。迷子は特に注意！ 2.目印になる派手な光ライトと足元照らす懐中電灯が役立つ。スマホのライトは無いよりはまし程度 現地は明かりもなく（河川敷だから当たり前か）イベント時はほぼ真っ暗。暗くなり始めると人が急激にドット増える。通路も歩きにくい位に。 3.イベント直前のトイレは長蛇の列が出来るので早めに行くこと。 4.花火が始まる前には駅へ移動開始すること。この差が大きい 終わってからは混みすぎて歩けません ■早朝の一斉離陸の注意点 対岸からのベストショットを狙うには、駅から徒歩30分位の集団行動に入って移動😂 鳥栖方面の始発列車で到着して時間的にはギリギリ間に合う（離陸時刻の7時）、但し川沿いにはカメラ三脚が所狭しの状態で空きなし。

I attended the Saga Balloon Fiesta last autumn, and it was definitely a memorable experience — one of those events that really makes you appreciate the mix of nature, culture, and community spirit. That said, it’s not without a few minor drawbacks, so here’s a more detailed and honest take for anyone thinking of going. The Atmosphere: The whole area turns into something pretty magical during the festival. Seeing dozens of hot air balloons take to the sky at sunrise is genuinely breathtaking — photos really don’t do it justice. There's this quiet excitement in the air, even early in the morning when it’s still dark and chilly. The glow from the balloons as they’re inflating is kind of surreal. Getting There: Transportation is a bit of a mixed bag. The special trains that run to the event site are super convenient, but they get very crowded, especially on weekends. If you’re not a fan of packed public transit or standing in line, just be mentally prepared. I'd recommend arriving as early as possible, especially for the morning launches. Parking is also available, but fills up quickly. The Event Schedule: Balloon launches are heavily weather-dependent, which can be disappointing if you’ve planned your whole trip around seeing them. On the day I went, the morning flights went ahead, but the afternoon ones were canceled due to wind. They do keep the crowd informed through announcements and displays, so it's not like you're left guessing — but it’s worth building some flexibility into your plans. Food and Facilities: Plenty of food stalls and local vendors were set up, offering everything from yakitori to sweets and coffee. It’s a nice chance to try some regional specialties. Prices were reasonable. Facilities-wise, there were lots of temporary toilets and they were surprisingly clean, given the size of the crowd — though queues formed later in the day. Crowds: This is a major event in the region, so yes — it gets crowded, especially during the peak morning and evening sessions. If you're someone who doesn’t enjoy big crowds or standing around for long periods, it might feel overwhelming. Still, most people were polite, and the atmosphere stayed pretty relaxed. Tips: Dress warmly for the early morning — it’s colder than you'd expect, especially if you’re just standing around. Bring a decent camera or binoculars if you’re into photography. If you're staying overnight, book your accommodation months in advance. Saga gets packed during this time. Overall: The Saga Balloon Fiesta is definitely worth experiencing at least once. It’s not the kind of event you stumble upon — it requires some planning — but the reward is a truly unique visual experience. I wouldn’t call it "life-changing," but it’s beautiful, peaceful in its own way, and something a bit different from the usual tourist spots in Japan. If you can handle the early hours and the crowds, you’ll probably come away with some great memories.

(Translated by Google) There was only a slight rise in the morning of October 31, 2024. The event was canceled the next day due to a typhoon. I've been there five times in the past five different years, and it's always cold on the riverbed, so it's a good idea to bring down. I can't see more than 50%. The balloon seems to be very sensitive to the wind and won't go up even in the slightest breeze. If you go up, the lucky one will be your mental insurance. SNS is filled with great photos, In fact, don't expect too much from this place. However, the food and beverage corner is quite well stocked. It's a good idea to look forward to the stall with your family and consider yourself lucky if you can see the balloons go up. (Original) 2024年10月31日午前中は僅かしか上がりませんでした。その次の日以降台風で中止になりました。 過去5回別々の年に行きましたが、毎年河川敷で寒いのでダウンを持って行った方が良いです。 あと50%以上は見れません。バルーンはとても風にデリケートみたいで少しの風でも上がりません。 上がればラッキー位の方が心の保険になります。 SNSは映え写真で埋めつくされでますが、 事実ここを期待してはダメです。 ただ飲食コーナーはかなり充実してます。 家族で出店を楽しみにして、バルーン上がるのが見れたらラッキーの精神で行くと良いでしょう。

(Translated by Google) This is from the Wakaba Cup, not the International. (Original) インターナショナルではなく若葉杯の様子です。

(Translated by Google) I've always wanted to see the Balloon Festival, so I'm definitely going to make it happen! (Original) バルーンフェスタ、見たいと思っていたので、ぜひ実現するぞ‼️

It was fantastic. Well arranged & very smooth in and out facility were over there. The dirt management is more than 100% okay as usual.

Amazing experience! The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming even with the language barrier. And the museum has interactive exhibits, hot air ballon flying simulator, vibrant movies and great photo spots! I would recommend this for anyone in the area.

Worth to stay longer if want to understand more about hot air balloon and history of balloon fiesta

Fun but if you dunno Japanese you will need a lot of translation from phone

Interesting museum for hot air balloon enthusiasts. Nice place to spend a day with your family.

Museum is quite small. Other than the simulator, there's really not a lot to engage and interest non-Japanese speakers.

There is an entry fee of ¥500 which you could purchase at the ticket machine before going into the museum hall. There’s a mini theater that you could watch a video montage of the yearly Saga Ballon Festival before going up to the first floor where you could learn all the history and events that led into the establishment of Saga Ballon Festival. There’s a multilingual digital guide for each sections that requires you to scan the QR code for you to read it. There’s also a mini hot air ballon stimulator that you can try. There’s a guide video and the staff is more than happy to help you out. There’s a souvenir shop that you could buy souvenirs, postcard, sweets, snacks and drinks. It’s an ideal place to visit for a day trip. You could either take the bus or walk for about 10-15 minutes from Saga Station. There’s a lot of shops and interesting places that you could discover when you walk or cycle along the streets going to Museum. It’s also close by to a few historical attractions places that you could easily have access too.

It's a nice place for family activities. There are plenty of animals you can pet, feed, sometimes get a ride. An admission fee is super inexpensive. Facilities are runnung down but there's no problem. We made chicken sausage, fed and petted animals, eat lunch at a restaurant, got a pony ride for my son, had a great time.

A dream place to go with younger kids! Goats, horses, rabbits and the likes in a very relaxing place. Icing on the cake, nothing is overpriced.

It seems the animals are well treated. They are all very friendly (except the horses but that's due to their natural character). Really cheap too! Also the 200 yen to enter the petting zoo area is worth it!

Nice place for family outdoor activity. There is archery range, we can practice shooting. They provide the bows and arrows!

lots of cute animals, no crowd. perfect for family visit.

Great day out for kids

Wide park!

Feel calm and full of cherry blossom 🌸 Not much traveller ..

Fun place, buy some koi food and throw it around for fun

Quite no tourist and not much attractive

Evening is good for a walking or sittings idly beside the water. If you want to pray, maybe good for you.

Traditional temple. Not your fanciest but well worth a visit if you are in Sag..

A large Shrine, nice place to visit during New Year

easy and casual street

Magnificent waterfall with little visitors on a Spring weekday. One can relax at the pavilion with one's face brushed by occasional breeze while listening to the noise of falling water and rhythm of the wind chimes installed around the pavilion.

There are two parking spots close by one is a little bit closer but smaller and only has space for a handful of cars. We parked in the bigger parking lot and walked uphill for maybe 200m before we got to the gate that leads into a forest area with a beautiful bridge and the stairs to the temple. This is route 1 and leads to the temple first before continuing to the waterdall. The stairs are somewhat uneven so you have to pay attention when climbing up to the temple. Same goes for the stairs that lead down from the temple to the waterfall. The second route is not as steep and in way better shape. It seems to be a little easier and more people used it. The waterfall itself was very beautiful and children were playing in the refreshing water. It was perfect for a hot day!

Greeny and cool environment.there have two ways to reach to the waterfall.one is through the temple by climbing the stairs which is very hard but surrounding by the nature.other way is very easy to find,lookup the sign boards on your way to the parking.

Lovely place to visit for a walk in nature and a temple visit after with many sculptures. Parking available nearby.

Gorgeous waterfall, with a peaceful environment. I came in December and got to see all the red and yellow leaves falling on a beautiful clear day.

It's a beautiful waterfall roughly 150m or 300m from the road depending on the route taken. There are free parking lots and restaurants on site.

There are 2 ways to go to the waterfalls, 1 is through the temple, which I don’t suggest older people do, we had to climb so many stairs! My asthmatic self was wheezing throughout! But the temple above had a calming serenity because of how untouched and run down it was, and looking at all the Gods placed everywhere even made it breathtaking! 2nd way of accessing it is the one that leads you right where the waterfall lands, easy access! The area around the waterfall looks completely hidden, like it’s a town’s secret! So no tourist info or signs in English.

(Translated by Google) free You can take the elevator to the deck. A panoramic view of the runway (Original) 無料 エレベーターでデッキまで行けます 滑走路が一望できる

(Translated by Google) You can go higher than the normal observation deck, and the view from there is amazing! (Original) 普通の展望デッキから更に上に上がることができ、そこからの景色が最高ですよっ！

(Translated by Google) It can be accessed by escalators and elevators at the airport. Parking is free, so it's great if you go with kids. (Original) 空港のエスカレーターとエレベーターで行けます。 駐車場は無料なので子供と行くと喜びます。

(Translated by Google) This is the rooftop floor of the Saga International Airport, which is located on the Ariake Sea polder in (Oaza Inui-michi, Kawazoe-machi, Saga City). The field of view is so wide that I wonder if this is enough. Moreover, the admission fee is ``free''! ! is! Beyond the runway, you can see Unzen (if the weather is good) and the Ariake Sea. I can feel the horizon. 😌 On the other hand, if you turn your gaze to the mountain side. In front of a distant view of what appears to be a building in Saga City. Another spacious rice field in the Saga plains... I can feel the horizon...😝 Because there is no unnecessary scenery, Isn't it good for taking pictures of airplanes? 😏 The observation deck has two levels. There are two telescopes installed on the top floor (one on the runway side and one on the opposite side). Oh my God! This is also currently available for free! ! 😘 It's a small airport, so the runway is nearby. You can clearly see the scene of takeoff and landing. 😃 Is it good for killing time? I think. The part where you are pushed back out of the terminal by a towing car. You can clearly see it taxiing down the runway. (Since the airport is small, the “taxiway” uses a shared runway.) Takeoff and landing are right in front of you. There aren't that many trains, so it's best to check the departure and arrival times in advance so you don't waste your time. I think. However, during the idle time of takeoff and landing. The restaurant on the third floor, At the vendor space on the first floor It is possible to relax. (Original) （佐賀市川副町大字犬井道）の「有明海干拓地」に立地する『佐賀国際空港』の屋上階ですので。 そりゃもう、これでもか、ってな位に広々とした視界が広がっております😂 しかも、入場料は『無料』！！ です！ 滑走路の先には、雲仙（天気が良ければ）と有明海が広がっており。 水平線が感じられます。😌 反対に、山側に視線を転じれば。 佐賀市内・・・らしき建物の遠景の手前には。 これまた広々とした、佐賀平野の田んぼが・・・ 地平線を感じられます・・・😝 余計な風景が無いので、 飛行機の写真を撮るには良いのではないでしょうか？😏 展望デッキは二段なっていますが。 最上階には、二カ所（滑走路側に１台、反対側に１台）に望遠鏡が据付られていますが。 なんと！現在これも『無料』で利用出来ます！！😘 小さな空港ですので、滑走路も近く。 離着陸の光景を、はっきり観ることが出来ますね。😃 ヒマ潰しには、なかなか良いかな？と思います。 ターミナルから“トーイングカー”に“プッシュバック”されて出て行くところや。 滑走路を“タキシング”して行く姿が、良く見えますね。 （空港が小さいので、“タクシーウェイ”は滑走路を共用利用です） 離陸、着陸も目の前です。 運行本数がそれほど多くないので、発着の時間を事前に確認して、おいでいただくと無駄な時間を過ごさなくて良いかな？と思います。 もっとも、離発着のアイドル時間に。 ３階のレストランや、 １階のベンダースペースで くつろいで頂くことは可能です。

(Translated by Google) It's a small airport and feels very leisurely. The people at the service center can speak Chinese (Original) 一個算是小機場 感覺，很悠閒的機場 服務所的人會講中文

(Translated by Google) Few people, good service attitude (Original) 人少服務態度好

(Translated by Google) I watched the construction of Osprey Base begin. (Original) オスプレイ基地建設開始を観ました。

If you deeply know about Saga, you'd better visit this shrine.

(Translated by Google) A quiet, tranquil place 😌 It felt like a change of atmosphere 🤔 Please come ✨ (Original) ひっそりと落ち着いた静かな場所😌 空気変わった感覚したような🤔 是非✨

(Translated by Google) Matsubara Shrine is a shrine located in Matsubara, Saga City, about 1.6 km south of JR Saga Station. The old company rank is Agatasha. It is on the north side across National Route 264 from the Saga Castle ruins. It was built in 1772 as a shrine to enshrine Nabeshima Naoshige, the founder of the Hizen Saga domain. Naoshige is affectionately known as ``Nippo-san'' because his Buddhist name is ``Himine,'' and festivals are held in the spring and autumn. In 1817, Nabeshima Naoshige's grandfather, Kiyohisa, and Naoshige's legal wife, Hikotsuruhime, were enshrined together. In 1872, the first lord of the domain, Katsushige Nabeshima, was enshrined here and the name was changed to Matsubara Shrine. In 1873, new temples were built to the north and south of the original main shrine, and the 10th lord Nabeshima Naomasa of the domain was enshrined in the south shrine, and Takafusa Takafusa, a politician from the Ryuzoji family who had ruled Saga before the Nabeshima clan, was enshrined in the north shrine. The original main hall has since been called ``Nakaden.'' In 1912, Nabeshima Naohiro, the 11th lord of the domain, who passed away two years earlier, was enshrined in the south hall. In 1933, Saka Shrine was built and the spirit of Nabeshima Naomasa in the south hall was relocated. In 1948, the spirit of Nabeshima Naohiro in the south hall was also transferred to Saka Shrine, and the south hall was abolished. In 1963, the main hall of Matsubara Shrine was renovated, and the middle hall and north hall were combined into one. A ``white porcelain torii gate'' has been erected within the precincts. Nabeshima Naoshige, the founder of the Hizen Saga domain, which is the enshrined deity of Matsubara Shrine, sent troops to Korea during the Bunroku and Keicho wars, and when he returned to Korea in 1597, an old book says that he was ``taken with him by six or seven pottery masters as treasures of Japan.'' In 1616, a group of potters brought from Korea, led by the Yi Sanpei clan, discovered pottery stone at Arita Izumiyama and fired porcelain similar to the Yi dynasty, forming the basis of today's Arita ware. The white porcelain lantern was dedicated to Nabeshima Naoshige in front of the shrine at Matsubara Shrine from Arita Sarayamanaka, in honor of Nabeshima Naoshige, who was called ``the god's ancestor, Hinoko.'' In 2005, the pain became severe, so it was repaired and protected by the Arita Iwao Porcelain Company. The name of the place where the shrine is located, Matsubara, comes from the town of Matsubara in Saga District, part of the Hizen Saga Domain. 1889: Matsubara Town, Mizugae Town, Higashi-Tashiro Town, Yoga Town, Akamatsu Town, Nishi-Tashiro Town, Yanagi Town, Konya Town, Zaimoku Town, Hasuike Town, Shimo-Imajuku Town, Ushijima Town, Takagi Town, Kamiashi Town, Naka Town, Gofuku Town, Touo Town, Shiro Saga City was established with the following areas: Yamamachi, Motomachi, Teramachi, Tojinmachi, Yoneyamamachi, Tafusemachi, Iseyamachi, Kishikawamachi, Nagasemachi, Rokuzamachi, Tegomachi, Iseyahonmachi, Nishiomachi, Dosomotomachi, Honjomachi, and Hachinohemachi. In 1954, Hyogo Village, Kose Village, Nishiyoga Village, Kase Village, Takakise Village, Kitagawa Soe Village, Honjo Village, Nabeshima Village, Kanadachi Village, and Kuboizumi Village were incorporated into Saga City. In 2005, Saga City, Morotomi Town, Yamato Town, Fuji Town, and Mise Village, Kanzaki District merged, and Saga City was re-established. In 2007, Kawazoe Town, Higashiyoka Town, and Kubota Town were incorporated into Saga City. In the Edo period, Matsubara Koji, where the shrine is located, was the site of a samurai residence in Saga Castle. The Ureshino family's mansion gate (an important cultural property designated by Saga City) has been preserved, and a monument has been erected on the site of the domain school Kodokan. (Original) 松原神社は、JR佐賀駅の南1.6kmほどの佐賀市松原に鎮座している神社です。旧社格は縣社です。 佐賀城跡の国道264号線挟んで北側です。 安永元年（1772年）肥前佐賀藩の藩祖 鍋島直茂を祀る神社として創建されました。 直茂は法号を「日峯」と称するところより、「にっぽうさん」として親しまれ、春と秋にお祭りが開催されます。 文化14年（1817年）鍋島直茂の祖父・清久、直茂の正室・彦鶴姫を合祀しました。 明治5年（1872年）初代藩主の鍋島勝茂を合祀し、「松原神社」に改称しました。 明治6年（1873年）元からあった本殿の北と南に新たに神殿を造営し、南殿に10代藩主 鍋島直正を、北殿に鍋島氏以前に佐賀を治めていた龍造寺家の隆信・政家・高房を祀りました。元からあった本殿は、これ以降「中殿」と称されるようになりました。 大正12年（1912年）南殿に、2年前に歿した11代藩主 鍋島直大を合祀しました。 昭和8年（1933年）佐嘉神社が造営され、南殿の鍋島直正の霊を遷座しました。 昭和23年（1948年）南殿の鍋島直大の霊も佐嘉神社に遷座し、南殿は廃止されました。 昭和38年（1963年）松原神社本殿を改築し、中殿・北殿を一つにしました。 境内には『白磁の鳥居』が建立されています。 松原神社の御祭神の肥前佐賀藩の藩祖の鍋島直茂は、文禄慶長の役の際に朝鮮に出兵し、慶長2年（1597年）帰朝に伴い「日本の宝として焼物上手頭六、七人連れられ候」と古書にあります。 朝鮮から連れて来た李三平氏を一団とする陶工たちが元和2年（1616年）有田泉山に陶石を発見し、李朝と同じような磁器を焼成し、今日の有田焼の基礎を成しました。 白磁の燈籠は、鍋島直茂を「御神祖様 日峰公」とあがめ有田皿山中より松原神社の御神前に奉納されたものです。 平成17年（2005年）痛みがひどくなったので、有田 岩尾磁器会社の手によって修理、保護されました。 神社のある「松原（まつばら）」という地名は、かつてあった肥前佐賀藩の佐賀郡（さがぐん）松原町に由来します。 明治22年（1889年）松原町・水ヶ江町・東田代町・与賀町・赤松町・西田代町・柳町・紺屋町・材木町・蓮池町・下今宿町・牛島町・高木町・上芦町・中町・呉服町・東魚町・白山町・元町・寺町・唐人町・米屋町・多布施町・伊勢屋町・岸川町・長瀬町・六座町・点合町・伊勢屋本町・西魚町・道祖元町・本庄町・八戸町の区域をもって佐賀市が発足しました。 昭和29年（1954年）兵庫村・巨勢村・西与賀村・嘉瀬村・高木瀬村・北川副村・本庄村・鍋島村・金立村・久保泉村が佐賀市に編入しました。 平成17年（2005年）佐賀市・諸富町・大和町・富士町・神埼郡三瀬村が合併し、改めて佐賀市が発足しました。 平成19年（2007年）川副町・東与賀町・久保田町が佐賀市に編入しました。 江戸時代には神社のある松原小路（まつばらこうじ）は、佐賀城下の武家屋敷地でした。嬉野家の屋敷門（佐賀市指定重要文化財）が保存されていて、藩校･弘道館の跡地には記念碑が建立されています。

(Translated by Google) After returning home, I realized that the Saga Shrine I wanted to visit was next door... (Original) 都回家了 才發現要去的佐嘉神社在隔壁...

(Translated by Google) 2022.2.19 Worship I came to Saka Shrine because I heard that the one in Saga is more important... When I received the goshuin, I learned about Matsubara Shrine. It's completely embarrassing. Matsubara Shrine was founded in 1772, which is older than Saka Shrine. The deity enshrined is Nabeshima Naoshige, the lord of the domain. If you consider that the deity enshrined at Saka Shrine is Judai Naomasa, you can understand the difference in history. If you look towards the main hall from the worship hall, you will see that there is a large mirror. There were many highlights, such as a 650-year-old camphor tree and a ceramic torii gate. (Original) 2022.2.19奉拝 佐嘉神社は佐賀の方が大事にされているというのを聞いてやってきましたが… 御朱印をいただく際に、松原神社の事を知りました。 まったくもってお恥ずかしい限りです。 松原神社の創建は佐嘉神社より古く1772年。 御祭神は藩主鍋島直茂公。 佐嘉神社の御祭神が十代直正公な事を考えれば、その歴史のちがいはわかります。 拝殿から本殿方向をみると、大きな鏡がちゃんとあるのがわかります。 樹齢650年の大楠や陶器の鳥居などなど見所もたくさんありました。

(Translated by Google) I first learned of its existence from the music video for "Saga Incident," a song from the game "Zombie Land Saga Revenge." It's located in a section of Saga Shrine, but what's interesting is that it originally had a longer history and pedigree than Saga Shrine. There are many interesting things to see, such as a giant lantern standing slightly off-center from the front of the shrine, a stone lantern donated by Okuma Shigenobu, and a ceramic torii gate. (Original) 「ゾンビランドサガリベンジ」の劇中曲「佐賀事変」MVで初めてその存在を知りました。 佐嘉神社の一画にありますが、元々は佐嘉神社よりも由緒も歴史もあるのが興味深いです。 社殿正面からわずかにズレて立つ巨大灯籠、大隈重信寄進の石灯籠、陶器の鳥居等、おもしろいものがたくさんあります。

(Translated by Google) During the Saga Balloon Festival, various events are held throughout the city. An antique market was held at Matsubara Shrine, where various shops were selling interesting items and it was crowded with many people. It is said that it was founded in 1772 as ``Himine Shrine'' by Harushige Nabeshima, the eighth lord of the Saga domain, to enshrine Nabeshima Naoshige, the founder of the domain. It is called Himine-san after the name ``Koji'' and seems to be familiar to Saga citizens. When you pass through the gate and enter, there are various materials on display. There is also Matsubara Ebisu Shrine on the grounds, where a large stone statue of Mr. Ebisu is enshrined. (Original) 佐賀バルーンフェスティバル開催中、街中では色々なイベントが開催されています。松原神社では骨董市が開かれ、色んなお店が興味深い品々を出しておられ、多くの人で賑わっていました。 佐賀藩第八代藩主鍋島治茂公により藩祖鍋島直茂公を御祭神とし、１７７２年に「日峯社」として御創建されたそうで、直茂公の法号「日峯宗智大居士」に因んで日峯さんと呼ばれ、佐賀市民に親しまれているようです。 門をくぐって中に入ると、色々な資料が展示されていました。境内には松原恵比須社もあり、大きな恵比須さんの石像が祀られていました。

better than I expected Almost no foreigner here Not much to play for big kid But however if you have a kid between 3-6 years old I think they will have a great time here.

Uh… it’s… special. It’s a little theme park that got stuck in the past. No renovations or anything since then, but that kind of makes it fun. Fairy tale themed, but I’m not sure what the fairy tale is. Cute for little kids, hot and kind of expensive for adults. The theme song should also be banned. That song was driving me bonkers.

Very nice place

Fun space but a little dated

Great for young kids lots of things to do. The place is pretty big.

(Translated by Google) I visited on a weekday after the summer holidays. This was my first time visiting, so I don't know how crowded it is on weekends, but it was very quiet and nice (lol). All rides are 300 yen and require a ticket system. I recommend the 1000 yen card, which lets you ride six times! It's also very convenient because you can share one card. The pool requires one ticket or one stamp. Adults don't need a ticket or stamp if they don't use the pool. The pools are separated into two sections, one for children 3 and over and one for children under, so even small children can play safely. Children under 3 years old must wear swim trunks. The pool itself isn't very large, but it's shallow, so it's safe to play in. Float rentals are 100 yen, and beach balls are available for free. Almost all QR codes are accepted at the entrance and the shop! Be careful, though, as the restaurant only accepts cash. I didn't have much cash on me, so I left and went to a nearby 7-Eleven (lol). The restaurant had a wide selection of menu items, including light snacks, summer specials, and dishes featuring Saga beef. There's an air-conditioned rest area right next to the restaurant, where you can enjoy your meal at your leisure. However, since the indoor playground is also in the same building, children's voices can get loud on weekends. There are benches in the rest area, so it looks like you could take a nap (lol). There are also massage chairs. You can also feed the animals. There are three types of food, all 100 yen each, and cash only is accepted here. It was my first time feeding the squirrels 🐿️, and they were so cute. Overall, I think the park is aimed at preschoolers and early elementary school students. There's an original song playing throughout the park, and it's stuck in my head (lol). All in all, you can play all day here. I'd like to come again. (Original) 夏休みが終わった平日にお邪魔しました。 初めて来園したので、休日がどれだけ混んでいるかは分かりませんが、とにかく人が少なくてとっても良かったです(笑) 乗り物は全て300円で、チケット制です。1000円で6回乗れるカード？がオススメです！そして、1枚のカードをシェア出来るのでとても便利だと思います。 プールはチケット1枚かスタンプ1個です。大人はプールに入らないならチケットもスタンプもいりません。3歳以上と以下でプールが分かれていて小さい子も安心して遊べると思います。3歳以下は水遊び用パンツ必須です。 プール自体はそんなに広くないですが、浅めなので安心して遊べます。浮き輪レンタル100円、ビーチボールは無料で貸してくれます。 入園ゲート、売店ではほぼ全てのQR決済が使えます！ただ、レストランは現金のみなので注意が必要です。私は現金ほぼ持ってなかったので、一度出て近くのセブンまで行きました(笑)レストランはメニュー豊富で、軽食はもちろん夏限定メニューや佐賀牛を使ったメニューもありました。 レストランのすぐ隣に冷房の効いた休憩所がありゆっくり食べられます。ただ、室内の遊び場も同じ建物内なので、休日は子供たちの声がうるさいかもしれません。休憩所の中には長椅子があり、お昼寝出来そうでした(笑)マッサージチェアもありました。 動物のエサやりもできます。餌は3種類あって全部1つ100円、ここも現金のみです。リス🐿️へのエサやりは初めてしましたが、とってもかわいかったです。 全体的に未就学児〜小学校低学年向けだと思います。園内でずっとオリジルソングが流れているのですが、頭から離れません(笑) とりあえず、一日中遊べます。また来たいと思います。

(Translated by Google) While the facility is older, the restrooms have been newly renovated, QR code payment is available, and the staff are incredibly friendly. This local amusement park is wonderful. [Admission Fee and Amusement Tickets] Admission is ¥1,200 for adults, with an additional fee for children 3 and over. Annual passes are also available. Amusement rides are available in advance as a ¥300 single-ride ticket, or a ¥1,000 (six-ride) ride passport, which is handed over at the boarding area. There's no expiration date, so the six-ride pass is by far the best value. Lol. You can also use it when entering the pool area. (Ages 3 and up) [Pool] *The pool in R7 was open until September 15th, but just for reference. Children up to two years old could enjoy themselves with just the swim ring fee (¥100). Separate areas for each age group ensure safe play. The covered area protects children from direct sunlight. Toys are provided in the area for children up to two years old. Coin lockers are available for valuables. There were plenty of chairs and tables. There's also a (slightly old) restroom nearby. [Lunch/Break] A large indoor playground and dining area is located a short walk up a steep hill. This is a very comfortable spot during the sweltering summer heat. The snack bar sells curry, udon noodles, potatoes, shaved ice, and more. There's also a microwave. Some people bring their own rice balls and baby food. [Playground] There's a covered area, so it's perfect for rainy or hot days. (Trampolines, tricycles, etc.) It's quite small, but there are animals too. The amusement park rides are probably fun for children up to elementary school age. [Other] You can choose a small toy on your way home from the stamp rally. A safe and secure local amusement park in Saga. It doesn't have the same glitz and glamour as city parks, but it's a fun, compact place to enjoy. ♡ On your way back, be sure to soothe your fatigue with some gelato at the nearby Takenoko Cafe. (Original) 古い施設ですが、トイレが新しく整備されたり、QRコード決済対応されたり…スタッフの方々の温かい対応が素敵なローカル遊園地です。 【入場料や遊具チケット】 入場料は大人1200円、３歳から料金がかかります。年パスもあるようです。 遊園地の乗り物は、300円で1回チケットか、1000円（６回分）の乗り物パスポートを事前に購入し、乗り場で渡すスタイルです。使用期限はないので、６回が断然お得です。笑　プールのエリアに入る際も使います。（3歳以上） 【プール】※R 7のプールは9/15まででしたが、参考までに。 2歳までは、浮き輪代（100円）のみでたのしめました。年齢ごとにエリアが区切ってあり安全に楽しめます。 また、屋根付きなので、直射日光にあたらずにすみます。2歳までのエリアには、おもちゃも用意してあります。 貴重品用のコインロッカーあり。椅子と机もたくさんありました。トイレ（少し古い）も近くにあります。 【昼ごはん・休憩】 室内の広い遊び場＆食事スペースが、急な坂を少し登ったところにあります。 酷暑の夏はここが快適です。 売店にはカレーやうどん、ポテト、かき氷などが販売してました。電子レンジも置いてありました。おにぎりや離乳食を持参されてる方も。 【遊び場】 雨の日や暑い日でも屋根付きのエリアがあるので安心。（トランポリン、三輪車など） かなり小規模ですが、動物もいます。 遊園地の乗り物も小学生くらいまでは楽しめるかな。 【その他】 スタンプラリーで帰りに小さなおもちゃが選べます。 佐賀の安心安全なローカル遊園地。 都会の遊園地ほどのキラキラ感はないですが、こじんまりと楽しめます♡ 帰りは、ぜひ近くのたけのこカフェでジェラートで疲れを癒して帰ってください。

A pleasant park for a quiet stroll or morning exercises. There is a lookout area at the far end of the park and a colourful play structure for kids near the entrance on the right. I particularly like the cute signboard in English and Japanese showing the dos and don'ts at the playground.

It's a pretty peaceful place. My mind was incredibly relaxed. There are amazing panoramas from the observation points here. Overall, we are pleased to note that our selection is consistent with our observations.

Very quite Beautiful clean and

Surprisingly pleasant. And it's a huge park with many features, lots of playgrounds, facilities, ampitheater, baseball stadium, tennis courts, iris garden, walking paths and many open fields.

Sit back and relax !!

Great park for families to relax and enjoy the view

Great play equipment for children