Address4427-5 Otonariko, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 849-1323
ClosedClosed: Every Monday (if Monday is a holiday, the next weekday) December 29th to January 3rd
Public transportTrain: From Fukuoka City, take the JR Nagasaki Main Line from Hakata Station to Hizen Kashima Station (approximately 60 minutes), then transfer to a local train and get off at Hizen Nanaura Station, then walk for 10 minutes. From Saga City, take the JR Nagasaki Main Line from Saga Station to Hizen Kashima Station (about 20 minutes),…
By carBy car: 30 to 40 minutes from Takeo IC or Ureshino Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway. Train: From Fukuoka City, take the JR Nagasaki Main Line from Hakata Station to Hizen Kashima Station (approx. 60 minutes), then transfer to a local train and get off at Hizen Nanaura Station...
ParkingParking Location: There is a parking lot behind the Higata Exchange Center, or at the roadside station Kashima parking lot.
Address〒849-1203 Saga Prefecture Kishima District Shiroishi Town Togari 3211
ClosedClosed Mondays; Yukikan is also closed Thursdays. Year-end closure: December 28-January 4. Some facilities may close temporarily for events or construction.
ParkingParking lot: Approximately 250 spaces (free)
Access5 minutes walk from Hizen Ryuo Station on the Nagasaki Main Line
Location〒849-1207 Saga Prefecture Kishima District Shiroishi Town Fukaura
Public transportCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 15 minutes on foot from Hizen Ryuo Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 15 minutes on foot from Hizen Ryuo Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line
ClosedRegular holidays Tarafukukan/Tarafukukan Annex: January 1st, January 2nd Tourism Association: January 1st to January 3rd Soft-serve ice cream store: Wednesdays and irregular holidays *Changes for each facility...
Public transportYes 200 buses, 15 large buses
ParkingParking available: 200 spaces, 15 large buses
Public transportCar: 65 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata I.C on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 5 minutes by taxi from Hizen-Oura Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line
By carCar: 65 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata I.C on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 5 minutes by taxi from Hizen-Oura Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line
ClosedRegular holidays: None *Restrictions apply (see notes)
Public transport3 or 4 large buses, 10 or so regular cars
By car[By car] Approximately 50 to 60 minutes after getting off at Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway [Public transportation] Bus: From Hizen-Kashima Station Kashima BS, take the Yutoku bus bound for Takezaki Port and get under Tarasakae-cho (Underwater Torii)...
ParkingParking lot: 3 or 4 large buses, 10 or so regular cars
Public transportCar: 90 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata I.C on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: Take the bus bound for Nakayama from JR Nagasaki Main Line Tara Station and get off at the "Nakayama" bus stop
By carCar: 90 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata I.C on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: Take the bus bound for Nakayama from JR Nagasaki Main Line Tara Station and get off at the "Nakayama" bus stop
Address〒849-1614 Near 20 Oura Ko, Tara-machi, Fujitsu-gun, Saga Prefecture
Public transportCar: 65 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata I.C. 60 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Isahaya I.C. JR: 10 minutes by taxi from JR Nagasaki Main Line Hizen-Oura Station.
By carCar: 65 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata I.C. 60 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Isahaya I.C. JR: 10 minutes by taxi from JR Nagasaki Main Line Hizen-Oura Station.
Address2011 Notomibu, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture, 849-1312
By carGet off at JR Hizen Kashima Station and 5 minutes by car. Get off at Shinkansen Ureshino Station. 20 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Ureshino Interchange. 25 minutes by car from Takeo Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway.
Parkingparking. Parking is available on the premises: 10 large cars (free), 70 regular cars (free)
ClosedClosed: New Year's Day, 2nd Wednesday of July (Roadside Station Kashima)
Public transportHizen-Kashima Station: about 10 minutes by taxi. Hizen-Nanaura: about 3 minutes by taxi or 15 minutes on foot. Takeo-Kitagata IC: about 40 minutes by car; confirm the time from Ureshino IC. Closed New Year's Day and the second Wednesday in July.
By carHizen-Kashima Station: about 10 minutes by taxi. Hizen-Nanaura: about 3 minutes by taxi or 15 minutes on foot. Takeo-Kitagata IC: about 40 minutes by car; confirm the time from Ureshino IC. Closed New Year's Day and the second Wednesday in July.
The approximately 400 meter long approach to the shrine is lined with about 30 shops, including souvenir shops and restaurants. You can also buy the famous Inari yokan here.
ClosedRegular holidays vary depending on each store
Public transportLocation: Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot 2 Yutoku Bus Monzen Sales Office Parking Lot Large (Number of Buses/Fee): Large buses can be parked at Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot 2 or Yutoku Bus…
By carBy car: 30 to 40 minutes from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Interchange or Ureshino Interchange. Train: From Fukuoka City, take the JR Nagasaki Main Line from Hakata Station to Hizen Kashima Station (about 60 minutes), then take a bus or taxi.
ParkingParking Location: Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot 2 Yutoku Bus Monmae Sales Office Parking Lot Large (Number of Buses/Fee): Large buses can be parked at the Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot 2 or...
A roadside station with a tidal-flat viewpoint, local produce, seafood and grilled oysters. Seasonal mudflat activities have changing facilities and warm showers.
Address4427-6 Otonariko, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 849-1323
ClosedClosed: January 1st and 2nd, 2nd Wednesday of July Please inquire for tidal flat experience (experience period from late April to end of October)
Public transportCar: 40 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 5 minutes walk from Hizen-Nanaura Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line. Bus: Take the Yutoku bus bound for Takezaki Port from Kashima Bus Center and get off at Roadside Station Kashima-mae.
By carCar: 40 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 5 minutes walk from Hizen-Nanaura Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line. Bus: Take the Yutoku bus bound for Takezaki Port from Kashima Bus Center and get off at Roadside Station Kashima-mae.
Address〒849-1322 Saga Prefecture Kashima City Hamamachi 933
Public transportTrain: From Fukuoka City, take the JR Nagasaki Main Line from Hakata Station to Hizen-Kashima Station (about 60 minutes), then transfer to a local train and get off at Hizenhama Station (3 minutes). From Saga City: JR Nagasaki Main Line local train Saga Station to Hizenhama Station (about 45 minutes)
By carBy car: 30 to 40 minutes from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Interchange or Ureshino Interchange. Train: From Fukuoka City, take the JR Nagasaki Main Line from Hakata Station to Hizen Kashima Station (about 60 minutes), then transfer to a local train...
ParkingParking Lot Hizenhama Ekimae Machinami Parking Lot Large (number of cars/price): Free 3 to 4 large cars available for both Hizenhama Ekimae and Machinami Parking Lot Regular cars (number of cars/price): Free About 50 cars/machinami parking in front of Hizenhama Station/Machinami Parking Lot: Free
Location〒849-1314 Saga Prefecture Kashima City Yamaura
Public transportFrom Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Approximately 40 minutes by car on National Route 444 From Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Approximately 60 minutes by car on National Route 444 From JR Hizen Kashima Station: Approximately 20 minutes by car on National Route 444
By carFrom Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Approximately 40 minutes by car on National Route 444 From Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Approximately 60 minutes by car on National Route 444 From JR Hizen Kashima Station: Approximately 20 minutes by car on National Route 444
ParkingParking location: Nokomi Katarai Base or Yamabiko Plaza/Dragonfly Park.
There is a row of cherry blossom trees at the entrance of the approximately 400m approach to Yutoku Inari Shrine, and when they are in full bloom, the entire area turns cherry blossom color, allowing you to feel the spri…
Public transportLocation: Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot 2 Yutoku Bus Monzen Sales Office Parking Lot Large (Number of Buses/Fee): Large buses can be parked at Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot 2 or Yutoku Bus…
By carBy car: 30 to 40 minutes from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Interchange or Ureshino Interchange. Train: From Fukuoka City, take the JR Nagasaki Main Line from Hakata Station to Hizen Kashima Station (about 60 minutes), then take a bus or taxi.
ParkingParking Location: Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot 2 Yutoku Bus Monmae Sales Office Parking Lot Large (Number of Buses/Fee): Large buses can be parked at the Yutoku Inari Shrine Mae Gaien Parking Lot 2 or...
Address〒849-1322 Saga Prefecture Kashima City Hamamachi 1244-1
Public transportFukuchiyo Sake Brewery → 1244-1 Hamacho, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture (5 minutes walk from Hizenhama Station) Onjuku Fukuchiyo Main Building, Soan Nabeshima → 2420-1 Hamacho Otsu, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture (6 minutes walk from Hizenhama Station)
ParkingParking location: For those staying and dining, there is a dedicated parking lot on Sakagura Street. Private parking lot available.
Address4078-1 Takatsuhara, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 849-1313
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transport• Tourist information center in front of Hizen Kashima Station (on the premises of the former Yutoku Bus) 1 26-inch bicycle, 2 26-inch electric assist bicycles • Inside Hizenhama Station 4 26-inch bicycles, 26 inch electric assist bicycles…
Address599 Furueko, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 849-1321
ClosedOpen year-round except January 1-3.
Public transportLocation: In front of the store Large buses: Free *Please check with the store in advance for large buses.
By carAbout 2 minutes by car from Yutoku Inari Shrine. Approximately 10 minutes by car from Hizen Kashima Station. Approximately 30 minutes by car from Ureshino City and Takeo City.
ParkingParking location: In front of the store Large buses: Free *Please check with the store in advance for large buses.
Address〒849-1322 Saga Prefecture Kashima City Hamamachi 933
Public transportTrain: From Fukuoka City, take the JR Nagasaki Main Line from Hakata Station to Hizen-Kashima Station (about 60 minutes), then transfer to a local train and get off at Hizenhama Station (3 minutes). From Saga City: JR Nagasaki Main Line local train Saga Station to Hizenhama Station (about 45 minutes)
By carCar: 30 to 40 minutes from Takeo Interchange or Ureshino Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway. Train: From Fukuoka City, take the JR Nagasaki Main Line from Hakata Station to Hizen Kashima Station (about 60 minutes), then change to a local train...
ParkingFree parking at Hizen-Hama Station and Machinami car parks. Both accommodate about 3-4 large vehicles. Check the source for complete ordinary-car capacity.
Address〒849-1206 Saga Prefecture Kishima District Shiroishi Town Heta 2925
Public transportCar: 15 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 11 minutes by taxi from Hizen Ryuo Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line
By carCar: 15 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 11 minutes by taxi from Hizen Ryuo Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line
ClosedClosed on Mondays and Thursdays (Fureai Polder Museum and observation deck only).
By car3 minutes by car from the Fukutomi Interchange on the Ariake Sea Coastal Road
ParkingParking lot Location On site Large (number of cars/fee) Limited number of cars available Normal car (number of cars/fee) Limited number of cars available
Address〒849-1115 Saga Prefecture Kishima District Shiroishi Town Yuzaki 2463−1
Public transportLocation: Nearby Kawazu Community Center Square Number of vehicles: Limited capacity/free of charge *1 medium-sized microbus allowed
By carCar: 17 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 10 minutes by car from JR Nagasaki Line Hizen-Shiraishi Station / 9 minutes by car from JR Hizen-Ryuo Station
ParkingParking location: Kawazu Community Center Square in the neighborhood Number of spaces: Limited number of spaces, free of charge *1 medium-sized microbus allowed
Address〒849-1114 Saga Prefecture Kishima District Shiroishi Town Morai 2488
Public transportLocation: On-site Large vehicle (number/fee): 2 to 3 medium-sized microbuses Ordinary vehicle (number/fee): Limited number of vehicles available
By carCar: 15 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata I.C. JR: 5 minutes by car from Hizen Shiroishi Station on the JR Nagasaki Line.
ParkingParking location: On-site Large (number of vehicles/fee): 2 to 3 medium-sized microbuses Ordinary vehicle (number/fee): Limited number of spaces available
A hilltop park connected with ancient poetry traditions, overlooking the Shiroishi Plain and Ariake Sea, with a garden of plants associated with classical poems.
Address3782 Tsutsumi, Shiroishi-cho, Kishima-gun, Saga Prefecture, 849-1104, etc.
Public transportCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata I.C on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 10 minutes by car from Hizen Shiroishi Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata I.C on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 10 minutes by car from Hizen Shiroishi Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line
Address1517-4 Tsutsumi, Shiroishi-cho, Kishima-gun, Saga Prefecture 849-1104, etc.
ClosedNo regular closing days.
Public transport8 minutes by car from JR Hizen Shiroishi Station
By car8 minutes by car from JR Hizen Shiroishi Station
ParkingParking lot Location: Adjacent Sankondo Community Center parking lot Large (number of cars/fee): None Regular cars (number of cars/fee): Approximately 10 spaces/free Limited number of spaces available
Public transportLocation: On-site Number of vehicles: Microbuses: 2 (free) / Ordinary cars: 56 (free) / Handicapped: 2 (free)
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 10 minutes by taxi from Hizen-Shiraishi Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line
ParkingParking location: On site Number of cars: Microbus: 2 (free) / Ordinary car: 56 (free) / For the disabled: 2 (free)
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