Nagoya Castle Ruins and Campsites — Special Exhibition Marking 100 Years as a Designated Historic Site is a timely event at Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum 2nd floor special…
PeriodOct 9, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Hours today09:00〜17:00
VenueSaga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum 2nd floor special exhibition room
AddressSaga Prefecture Karatsu City Chinzeimachi Nagoya 1931-3
PriceFree
AdmissionFree entry; check the official page for crowd-control or timed-entry rules.
A center offering herbal consultations, tai chi, exercise classes and tea-blending experiences, alongside medicines, cosmetics and medicinal-food ingredients.
Address〒848-0027 Saga Prefecture Imari City Tachibanacho 3520-6
ClosedRegular holiday: 2nd Wednesday
Public transportThere are beauty and oriental medicine experiences such as making your own healthy tea, a moxibustion chair, and the Reibidou Salon (mugwort steaming, relaxing foot bath, hyperbaric oxygen room, etc.).
By car30 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Kitagata IC / 15 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Higashifusho IC 3 minutes by car from JR Imari Station
ParkingParking lot Location On site Large (number of cars/fees) 3 spaces/free Regular cars (number/fees) 100 spaces/free of charge
Address〒843-0232 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Nishikawanoboricho Jinroku 20040
Last admission(Last entry 4:00 p.m.) Address: 20040 Jinroku, Nishikawatocho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, 843-0232 Price <General Fees> For details, see the related link "Prices and Operations...
Public transportIt is a 4-minute drive from the Ureshino Interchange, a 10-minute drive from the Takeo Minami Interchange, and a 70-minute walk from Ureshino Onsen Station.
By car4 minutes by car from Ureshino IC, 10 minutes by car from Takeo Minami Interchange
ParkingParking: Large vehicles: Free Regular vehicles: Capable of accommodating 1,000 spaces (Free)
A historic pottery village with working kilns, reconstructed kiln-era sites, porcelain artworks and a wind-chime tower, with seasonal pottery festivals.
Address〒848-0025 Saga Prefecture Imari City Okawachicho Otsu 1806
Public transport30 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC / 20 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Imari Higashifusho IC 15 minutes by car from Imari Station (bus available)
By car30 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC / 20 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Imari Higashifusho IC 15 minutes by car from Imari Station (bus available)
ParkingParking lot Large (number of spaces/fees) 400 spaces in total (no distinction between large and small), free (1,000 yen only when events are held) Ordinary cars (number of spaces/fees) Free (500 yen only when events are held)
Address〒848-0041 Saga Prefecture Imari City Shintencho 622-13
ClosedClosed: Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, the museum will be closed the next day), New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) *There may also be temporary closures due to changes in exhibits, etc.
Public transport[Passenger car] If you use the municipal station parking lot, the first hour will be free if you go through the prescribed procedures. [Chartered bus] There is a dedicated bus parking lot (2 spaces) in front of the Imari Station East Building. *Passenger…
ParkingParking lot [Passenger car] If you use the municipal station parking lot, the first hour will be free if you go through the prescribed procedures. [Chartered bus] There is a dedicated bus parking lot (2 spaces) in front of the Imari Station East Building.
Address〒848-0041 Saga Prefecture Imari City Shintencho 622-13
ClosedClosed: December 29th to January 3rd
Public transportAdjacent to JR Imari Station and Matsuura Railway Imari Station
By carProceed through Tosu Junction towards Nagasaki Expressway (Nagasaki/Saga). Get off at the Takeo Kitagata Interchange, turn left toward Imari, and then turn left at the first intersection toward Imari (Prefectural Route 331). …
Address312 Yamashiro-cho, Imari City, Saga Prefecture 849-4251
ClosedNo regular holidays
By car40 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Kitagata IC / 25 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Higashifusho IC 20 minutes by car from JR Imari Station
ParkingParking lot Large (number of cars/fees): 3 spaces Ordinary cars (number of spaces/fees): 20 spaces
Address〒848-0007 Saga Prefecture Imari City Minamihatacho Ideno 2754-9
ClosedRegular holidays: Local produce center: January 1st to January 3rd *Irregular holidays due to facility maintenance and staff training Livestock processing plant: Every Wednesday
Public transportThere are 92 buses (including 2 for the disabled) and 5 large buses.
ParkingParking available: 92 spaces (including 2 spaces for the disabled), 5 large buses
A shrine connected with legends about the origins of confectionery in Japan, with tachibana citrus trees and a statue of confectioner Taichiro Morinaga.
A pottery village beside a stream, with porcelain-decorated bridges and traditional kilns. Narrow streets make the parking area before the bridge a useful starting point.
LocationTourist farms around Imari City “Roadside Station Imari Furusato Village” (Ideno, Takase, Omagari, Shigehashi districts, Minamihata-cho, Imari City)
Public transportCar: 40 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 15 minutes by taxi from Imari Station on the JR Chikuhi Line or MR Matsuura Line. Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Karatsu from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Line Imari Station...
By carCar: 40 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 15 minutes by taxi from Imari Station on the JR Chikuhi Line or MR Matsuura Line. Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Karatsu from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Line Imari Station...
A museum specializing in ceramics including Arita ware and Imari ware. At the permanent exhibition "History of Arita Ware," you can experience the diverse stories of Arita Ware through masterpieces and digital images.
A ceramics park with historical and contemporary displays, an outlet shop, painting experiences, a cafe and restaurant, plus seasonal lavender flowers.
Address〒844-0005 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Kobira 1-1-1
Admission(Advance reservation required at least 3 days in advance) "Bura Arita" with the guide [Date] November 21st (Sat), 22nd (Sun), 23rd (Monday/holiday), 2026 [Time] 13:30…
ClosedClosed: December 29th to January 3rd
Public transport5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 15 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station
By car5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 15 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station
ParkingParking lot Nearest parking lot: Arita Ceramic Art Museum parking lot (free)
ClosedClosed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (the shop is open every day)
By car10 minutes by car from Arita/Hasami Interchange
ParkingParking: Please use Arita Porcelain Park ■Large cars (number of cars and fees): 20 cars, free of charge ■Normal cars (number of cars and fees): 100 cars, free of charge
Address〒844-0004 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Odaru 1-4-2
ClosedClosed on Mondays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) *However, open on Mondays during the Arita Ceramics Market and Autumn Arita Ceramics Festival *Temporarily closed due to exhibit changes, etc.
Public transportCar: 8 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C. JR: Take the Arita Town Community Bus from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station, get off at Futonotsuji bus stop, and walk 3 minutes.
By carCar: 8 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C. JR: Take the Arita Town Community Bus from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station, get off at Futonotsuji bus stop, and walk 3 minutes.
A store attached to the Arita ware pottery ``Kanezen Seisho.'' We sell a wide variety of outlet products, from tableware for commercial use to tableware for home use.
A hillside shrine known for its porcelain torii gate, guardian figures and other ceramic offerings, with a monument honoring Arita's porcelain founder nearby.
Address〒844-0004 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Odaru 2-5-1
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transport20 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita IC
By car20 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita IC
ParkingParking Lot Location Large car: Aritakan Regular car: Suzan Shrine precincts Large car (number of cars/price) 1 car, free Regular car (number of cars/price) 20 cars/paid
A porcelain showroom known for luminous blue decoration, with a historical collection on the upper floor. Collection visits require advance reservations.
A campsite beside a gorge at the foot of the mountains, offering seasonal scenery and summer water play. Closed during the year-end and New Year period.
A museum introducing Kakiemon porcelain through the kiln's history and representative vessels, known for delicate overglaze decoration and white space.
A reservation-only outdoor activity site with seasonal vegetable harvesting, exploratory play, bouldering and trampolines. Check the current activity program before visiting.
Address〒844-0001 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Izumiyama 1-4−1
ClosedClosed: Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) *The museum may be temporarily closed due to exhibit changes, etc.
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C. JR: Take the Arita-cho community bus from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station and get off at Shirajigaoka bus stop.
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C. JR: Take the Arita-cho community bus from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station and get off at Shirajigaoka bus stop.
Address〒844-0006 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Akaemachi 1-2−18
ClosedRegular holidays Irregular holidays
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Hasami-Arita Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway JR: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Kami-Arita Station or Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Hasami-Arita Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway JR: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Kami-Arita Station or Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line
Public transportCar: 20 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange (Nishikyushu Expressway), 30 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange (Nagasaki Expressway) JR: By taxi from JR Sanmasaka Station (Sasebo Line)...
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange (Nishikyushu Expressway), 30 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange (Nagasaki Expressway) JR: By taxi from JR Sanmasaka Station (Sasebo Line)...
ParkingParking available: 15 spaces at the entrance, 8 spaces at Chichimachibo Park
Public transportCar: 15 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C., 10 minutes by car from Mikawauchi I.C. JR: Take the Matsuura Railway from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line. 10 minutes walk from MR Kurokawa Station. Taxi from Arita Station...
By carCar: 15 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C., 10 minutes by car from Mikawauchi I.C. JR: Take the Matsuura Railway from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line. 10 minutes walk from MR Kurokawa Station.
A historic porcelain-stone quarry associated with the origins of Japanese porcelain. Additional normally restricted areas open during the autumn ceramics festival.
Address〒844-0004 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Odaru 2-5−1
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita Interchange JR: Take the Arita Town Community Bus from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line, get off at Futonotsuji bus stop, and walk 20 minutes.
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita Interchange JR: Take the Arita Town Community Bus from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line, get off at Futonotsuji bus stop, and walk 20 minutes.
ParkingParking available: Approximately 20 spaces (Suyama Shrine, free) *About 15 minutes walk up from Suyama Shrine
Address〒847-0015 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Kitajonai 5-40
ClosedClosed on Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday, closed the next day) December 29th to January 3rd
Public transportApproximately 15 minutes walk from JR Karatsu Station 10 minutes walk from Karatsu Bus Center
By carLarge vehicles: 7 spaces. Up to 1 hour: 400 yen; 1-2 hours: 900 yen; over 2 hours: 1,300 yen. Check the official source for the flat overnight rate between 22:00 and 06:00.
ParkingLarge-vehicle parking: 7 spaces. Up to 1 hour: 400 yen; 1-2 hours: 900 yen; over 2 hours: 1,300 yen. Check the official source for the flat overnight rate between 22:00 and 06:00.
Address〒847-1106 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Nanayama Takigawa 1150
ClosedClosed on the first Tuesday of every month (subject to change if it is a public holiday)
Public transportFree 3 medium-sized buses, 100 regular cars, motorcycles (3 regular cars), bicycles (with hangers) Paid RV park 2 spaces (3,000 yen per night, free bathing for 1 person)
By car[By car] ■From the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hamatama Interchange, take National Route 323 toward Saga City for about 10 minutes ■From the Nagasaki Expressway Saga-Yamato Interchange, take National Route 323 via National Route 263…
ParkingParking: Free 3 medium-sized buses, 100 regular cars, motorcycles (3 regular cars), bicycles (with hanger) Paid RV park 2 spaces (3,000 yen per night, free bathing for 1 person)
Address〒847-0303 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Yobukocho Yobuko 4185−27
ClosedClosing days apply from December to March; check the official website. Sailings are canceled in poor sea conditions.
Public transportCar: 60 minutes by car from Taku IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: Take Showa Bus bound for Yobuko from Oteguchi Bus Center and get off at Yobuko bus stop.
By carCar: 60 minutes by car from Taku IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: Take Showa Bus bound for Yobuko from Oteguchi Bus Center and get off at Yobuko bus stop.
Address2881-1 Shinkomachi, Karatsu City, 847-0043 (Furusato Kaikan Alpino Old Multipurpose Hall)
Last admissionLast admission: 16:40. Adults: 310 yen; elementary and junior high students: 150 yen; preschoolers: free. Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount; listed adult group price: 240 yen. Check the source for other group rates.
ClosedClosed: December 29th to December 31st
Public transport[By train] 5 minutes walk from JR Karatsu Station [By car] (From Fukuoka direction) Approximately 15 minutes from Nishikyushu Expressway Kamikaratsu IC (From Saga direction) Approximately 30 minutes from Ochi-Nagabeta IC on the Sagagi Taku Road
By car[By train] 5 minutes walk from JR Karatsu Station [By car] (From Fukuoka direction) Approximately 15 minutes from Nishikyushu Expressway Kamikaratsu IC (From Saga direction) Approximately 30 minutes from Ochi-Nagabeta IC on the Sagagi Taku Road
ParkingParking Lot Location Karatsu City Furusato Kaikan Alpino Parking Lot Large (number of spaces/fees) Large cars 400 yen per hour 3 spaces Regular cars (number of spaces/fees) Regular cars 100 yen per hour 118 spaces
A reconstructed castle tower with historical, archaeological and pottery displays, plus panoramic sea views, surrounding gardens and nighttime illumination.
Address〒847-0401 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Chinzeimachi Nagoya 1931-3
Before you goPermanent exhibition free of charge. Special exhibitions may have a fee. The current exhibition will be held from October 9th to November 29th, 2026. The rights and subject of the photo are being confirmed separately.
ClosedClosed Mondays *If Monday is a holiday, the following weekday December 29th to 31st at the end of the year, January 1st to January 3rd at the beginning of the year
Public transportBuses: 6.
By carFor route bus timetables and fares, please refer to the Showa Bus website (Showa Jidosha Co., Ltd. website).
This museum displays artifacts excavated from the Nabata Ruins, the birthplace of Japan's oldest rice cultivation. The pit dwellings and ancient rice fields have been restored in the plaza, which is rich in nature.
Address〒847-0844 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Nabatake 3359-2
ClosedClosed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Public transportCar: 40 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Taku I.C. JR: 15 minutes walk from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: Showa Bus City Bus [West Course] Get off at Suekokan-mae, about 10 minutes from Karatsu Station.
By carCar: 40 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Taku I.C. JR: 15 minutes walk from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: Showa Bus City Bus [West Course] Get off at Suekokan-mae, about 10 minutes from Karatsu Station.
Address〒849-3113 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Kyuragimachi Makise 34-2
ClosedClosed: Every Tuesday (open if it falls on a holiday, Golden Week, Obon, or New Year holidays)
Public transportCar: From Saga, take National Route 203 towards Karatsu for about 50 minutes. JR: Take the bus bound for Saga from JR Atsugi Station and get off at the "Atsugi Onsen Sayohime no Yu" bus stop. Bus: From Saga, take the bus bound for Karatsu area “Ikki Onsen Sa…”
Location〒847-0303 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Yobukocho Yobuko
ClosedRegular holidays. Regular holiday 1/1
Public transportCar: 60 minutes by car from Taku IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Yobuko from Karatsu Station or Oteguchi Bus Center, call the bus stop...
By carCar: 60 minutes by car from Taku IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Yobuko from Karatsu Station or Oteguchi Bus Center, call the bus stop...
ParkingParking available: 120 spaces (paid, 100 yen for 1 hour)
Address〒8470404 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Chinzeimachi Hado 720-1
ClosedClosed Wednesdays *Subject to change during summer and winter
Public transportCar: 70 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: From Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center, take the Showa Bus bound for Hato Misaki,...
By carCar: 70 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: From Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center, take the Showa Bus bound for Hato Misaki,...
A maple forest built over 40 years on the slopes of Mt. Sakurei. At ``Fuyu Sanso'' on the premises, you can enjoy a fantastic view with the autumn leaves reflected on the lacquered table.
Address〒849-3115 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Kyuragimachi Hirano 667
ClosedOpen daily during the fresh-green season from mid-April through June, and during November's foliage season. Outside those periods, closing days vary.
Public transportYes <Paid only in November> Light/regular cars 500 yen/unit, motorcycles 300 yen/unit, buses 3,000 yen/unit
By carBus None [By car] Approximately 20 minutes from Nagasaki Expressway Taku Interchange Approximately 40 minutes from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Karatsu Interchange
ParkingParking available <Paid only in November> Light/regular car 500 yen/unit, motorcycle 300 yen/unit, bus 3,000 yen/unit
Address〒847-0305 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Yobukocho Kabeshima 3279-1
ClosedRegular holidays. Closed: Every Tuesday and year-end and New Year holidays *Observation is possible
Public transport[Public transportation] From JR Karatsu Station, Nishi-Karatsu Station, or Oteguchi (Karatsu Bus Center), take the Showa Bus bound for Yobuko and get off at Yobuko bus stop (terminal stop).
By car[Public transportation] From JR Karatsu Station, Nishi-Karatsu Station, or Oteguchi (Karatsu Bus Center), take the Showa Bus bound for Yobuko and get off at Yobuko bus stop (terminal stop). *To use “Choisoko Karatsu”, please...
Location〒847-0135 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Yakataishi
Public transportBy car: 60 minutes by car from Taku IC on the Nagasaki Expressway, approximately 30 minutes by car from downtown Karatsu.JR: 20 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: “Minato…” from Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center
By carBy car: 60 minutes by car from Taku IC on the Nagasaki Expressway, approximately 30 minutes by car from downtown Karatsu.JR: 20 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: “Minato…” from Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center
ParkingParking Lot Nanatsugama Parking Lot Approximately 50 spaces (free) WC available
Address〒847-0404 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Chinzeimachi Hado 1616-1
ClosedRegular holiday New Year's Day
Public transport■Car: 70 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway ■JR: 30 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line ■Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Cape Hado from Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center...
By car■Car: 70 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway ■JR: 30 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line ■Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Cape Hado from Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center...
Address〒847-0045 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Kyomachi 1783
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
Public transport■Subway/JR From Fukuoka Airport, take the subway/JR Chikuhi Line to Karatsu Station, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. 2 minutes walk from the north exit of Karatsu Station. ■Bus From Fukuoka Airport/Hakata/Tenjin, take Showa Bus Karatsu to Karatsu Oteguchi Bus...
By car■By car: Approximately 1 hour from Fukuoka Airport, Hakata, and Tenjin via the Urban Expressway, Nishi-Kyushu Expressway, and Nijohamadama Road. ■By car: Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from Saga Airport via the Nagasaki Expressway and the Ikki Taku Toll Road.
ParkingParking If you are using KARAE, please use the nearby paid parking lots listed below. (1) Nakamachi Parking Lot (2) Paraka Karatsu City Kyomachi Parking Lot 1 (3) Karatsu Station North Exit East Parking Lot (4)…
Location〒847-1507 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Hizemmachi Mitsukoshi
Public transportJR: Get off at Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line. From Oteguchi Bus Center, take the Showa Bus bound for Takakushi, Irino, Hoshiga, and Nosho via Kiriki, and get off at the bus stop "Mangarigawa" and walk for 40 minutes. Bus: From Oteguchi Bus Center to Showa…
By carBy car: 60 minutes by car from Taku IC on the Nagasaki Expressway. 20 minutes by car from Kitahata IC on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway. JR: Get off at Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line.
ParkingParking available, 108 spaces, free of charge
Address〒847-0133 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Minatomachi 777-1
ClosedClosed Wednesdays, Obon, and New Year's holidays (January 1st to January 3rd) * Obon holidays vary depending on the year * Closed at 1:00 PM on New Year's Eve (December 31st)
Public transportApproximately 45 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway Approximately 20 minutes by car from Karatsu city center Take the Minato-Hadomisaki Line from Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center, and approximately 2 minutes' walk from the Minato bus stop.
By carApproximately 45 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway Approximately 20 minutes by car from Karatsu city center Take the Minato-Hadomisaki Line from Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center, and approximately 2 minutes' walk from the Minato bus stop.
Address〒847-0047 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Hommachi 1513-15
ClosedClosed: 12/29 to 12/31
Public transportLocation Adjacent to the facility Large vehicles (including buses) cannot be parked. Please contact us regarding bus parking.
By car5 minutes walk from Oteguchi Bus Center 10 minutes walk from JR Karatsu Station 15 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Karatsu IC
ParkingParking Lot Location Adjacent to the facility Large vehicles (including buses) cannot be parked. Please use the nearest parking lot that accommodates large vehicles. Regular car (number of cars/price) Paid parking lot 100 yen per hour Regular car…
Location847-0022 From Higashikaratsu to Hamadama, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
Public transportCar: 40 minutes from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway, 10 minutes from Karatsu Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway.JR: Niji no Matsubara Station on the JR Chikuhi Line is located in the middle of Matsubara. Bus: Karatsu Oteguchi Bus Center…
By carCar: 40 minutes from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway, 10 minutes from Karatsu Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway.JR: Niji no Matsubara Station on the JR Chikuhi Line is located in the middle of Matsubara. Bus: Karatsu Oteguchi Bus Center…
Address〒849-3113 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Kyuragimachi Makise 692-1
ClosedClosed: January 1st to 2nd *Soft serve ice cream is closed on Wednesdays
Public transportCar: Approximately 50 minutes from Saga towards Karatsu on National Route 203 JR: Take the bus bound for Saga from JR Amagi Station and get off at the Makise bus stop.
ParkingParking available (62 regular cars, 3 large cars) Free
Address〒847-0401 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Chinzeimachi Nagoya 1859
ClosedClosed: Agricultural products store: 3rd Monday of every month, year-end and New Year holidays Product store: Year-end and New Year holidays Hanakobo WaSweets&Cafe: Irregular holidays
Public transportCar: 60 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Taku Interchange JR: Get off at Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Take the bus bound for Hato Misaki from the Oteguchi bus center (about 40 minutes), and get off at the Nagoya Castle Museum entrance bus…
By carCar: 60 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Taku Interchange JR: Get off at Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Take the bus bound for Hato Misaki from the Oteguchi bus center (about 40 minutes), and get off at the Nagoya Castle Museum entrance bus…
Location〒847-1103 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Nanayama Takigawa
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transportCar: 45 minutes from Saga-Yamato Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway, 20 minutes from Hamatama Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway, JR: 25 minutes by taxi from Hamasaki Station on the JR Chikuhi Line.
By carCar: 45 minutes from Saga-Yamato Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway, 20 minutes from Hamatama Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway, JR: 25 minutes by taxi from Hamasaki Station on the JR Chikuhi Line.
Address〒847-0305 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Yobukocho Kabeshima 3965-1
Public transport[Public transportation] Take the Showa Bus bound for Yobuko from JR Karatsu Station, Nishi-Karatsu Station, or Oteguchi (Karatsu Bus Center), and get off at the Yobuko bus stop (terminal stop).
By car[Public transportation] Take the Showa Bus bound for Yobuko from JR Karatsu Station, Nishi-Karatsu Station, or Oteguchi (Karatsu Bus Center), and get off at the Yobuko bus stop (terminal stop). [If using a car] Nishi-Kyushu Expressway “To…
Address〒847-0404 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Chinzeimachi Hado 947
Public transport■Car: 70 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway ■JR: 30 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line ■Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Cape Hado from Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center...
By car■Car: 70 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway ■JR: 30 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line ■Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Cape Hado from Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center...
ParkingParking: Free (some charges apply): Approximately 330 spaces
Location〒847-0133 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Minatomachi
Public transportCar: 50 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 20 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Minato from Oteguchi Bus Center. Bus stop “…
By carCar: 50 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 20 minutes by taxi from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line or Chikuhi Line. Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Minato from Oteguchi Bus Center. Bus stop “…
ParkingParking available: 30 spaces (free) *1 space For people with disabilities
Location〒847-1103 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Nanayama Ikebaru
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transportCar: 40 minutes from Saga-Yamato Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway 40 minutes from Hamatama Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway JR: 40 minutes by taxi from Hamasaki Station on the JR Chikuhi Line
By carCar: 40 minutes from Saga-Yamato Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway 40 minutes from Hamatama Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway JR: 40 minutes by taxi from Hamasaki Station on the JR Chikuhi Line
Location〒847-0305 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Yobukocho Kabeshima
Public transport[Public transportation] From JR Karatsu Station, Nishi-Karatsu Station, or Oteguchi (Karatsu Bus Center), take the Showa Bus bound for Yobuko and get off at Yobuko bus stop (terminal stop).
By car[Public transportation] From JR Karatsu Station, Nishi-Karatsu Station, or Oteguchi (Karatsu Bus Center), take the Showa Bus bound for Yobuko and get off at Yobuko bus stop (terminal stop). *To use “Choisoko Karatsu”, please...
Location〒847-0022 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Kagami
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transportCar: 40 minutes from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway, 15 minutes from Hamatama Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway JR: 90 minutes walk from Niji no Matsubara Station on the JR Chikuhi Line. Bus: From Karatsu Oteguchi Bus Center to Showa...
By carCar: 40 minutes from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway, 15 minutes from Hamatama Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway JR: 90 minutes walk from Niji no Matsubara Station on the JR Chikuhi Line. Bus: From Karatsu Oteguchi Bus Center to Showa...
Address〒847-0132 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Oka 649
Public transportApproximately 45 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway Approximately 20 minutes by car from Karatsu City Take the Minato-Hado Misaki Line from Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center, and approximately 10 minutes on foot from Shofuen-mae bus stop
By carApproximately 45 minutes by car from Taku Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway Approximately 20 minutes by car from Karatsu City Take the Minato-Hado Misaki Line from Karatsu City Oteguchi Bus Center, and approximately 10 minutes on foot from Shofuen-mae bus stop
ParkingParking ■Beach season: Approximately 230 parking spaces • Parking on the coast/(Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) Paid, (Weekdays) Free • Road side/Free ■Out of season: No parking
Address〒847-0043 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Shinkomachi 2881-1
ClosedClosed: 1st floor...3rd Thursday of odd-numbered months, January 1st 2nd floor...Every Thursday, December 30th to January 2nd
Public transportCar: 40 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Taku I.C. JR: Immediately from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line and Chikuhi Line. Bus: Immediately get off at Showa bus stop "Karatsu Station"
By carCar: 40 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Taku I.C. JR: Immediately from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line and Chikuhi Line. Bus: Immediately get off at Showa bus stop "Karatsu Station"
ParkingParking available: 120 spaces (open 24 hours) Regular cars: 100 yen per hour, large vehicles: 400 yen per hour *2-hour discount service available for shopping
Migaeri Falls in Ouchi-cho, Karatsu City has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. The waterfall is colored by cherry blossoms in spring, deep green in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn.
Location〒849-3223 Saga Prefecture Karatsu City Ochicho Ikisa
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transportBest time to see hydrangeas: Early to late June Light-up: 19:20 to 22:00 (May to September) About "Hydrangea Festival": For shuttle bus service and parking information, please see the external link...
By carBy car: From the Taku IC on the Nagasaki Expressway, take National Route 203 towards Karatsu and turn right at the Hamashirahashi intersection in Ochi Town. It is approximately 20km from Taku Interchange to Mikaeri Falls, and takes 25 minutes Karatsu Inn...
ParkingParking available 50 spaces (free) *During the hydrangea blooming period, please use the free parking lot or a nearby paid parking lot.
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes walk from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: Take the JR bus bound for Ureshino from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Get off at the Mifuneyama Rakuen-mae bus stop...
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes walk from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: Take the JR bus bound for Ureshino from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Get off at the Mifuneyama Rakuen-mae bus stop...
Address〒843-0021 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Nagashima 16351
Last admission16:45 (Ticket sales usually end 30 minutes before closing. Individual programs will be confirmed separately)
Before you goAdmission fees are for permanent and special exhibitions. Planetarium tickets and set tickets are separated. October 16th will be treated as a weekday.
ClosedClosed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a public holiday; no closing days during spring break, Golden Week, and summer vacation), year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 1st), and temporary closing days in February and September...
By carApproximately 15 minutes from Takeo Kitagata IC or Ureshino IC on the Nagasaki Expressway, approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takeo Onsen Station
Address〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Takeo 4075-3
ClosedClosed every Wednesday (business hours may change during garden season) *Temporary closures may occur.
Public transportLocation Keishuen/Yoko Art Museum Large size (number of vehicles/fees) Large buses possible Regular cars (number of vehicles/fee) 20 spaces
By carCar: Approximately 10 minutes by car from Takeo/Kitaga Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 5 minutes by taxi from the south exit of JR Takeo Onsen Station. Bus: JR Kyushu Bus 7 minutes (get off at Karebokuto)
ParkingParking lot Location Keishuen/Yoko Art Museum Large size (number of cars/fees) Large buses possible Regular cars (number of cars/fees) 20 spaces
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Things to Do in Imari, Saga Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
Okawachiyama and Matsuuraichi Sake Brewery are examples from Imari's existing guide. A pottery-focused walk and a visit to a specific business need different planning. Choose your main interest and check the relevant opening or visit arrangements before adding other places or current events in the area.
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Choose one main stop and one nearby alternative. A film, exhibition or booked activity gives your day a fixed time; leave room around it for travel and a meal. Before adding another destination, check its actual position on the map rather than relying only on the regional name.
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