Saga Castle Park — Attraction in Saga

A castle built next to the remains of the old one that's no longer in existence. Very pleased to know it's one of not many castles that has free entrance, and there were mostly middle aged Japanese tourists visiting with a group of schoolchildren. Nice modern touches make for a warm building instead of the cold weather in winter. Quite a walk from Saga eki, so do take a bus that can drop you off very close to the castle. Saga eki is accessible by bus from Tenjin and Hakata in Fukuoka, and a nice sidetrip can be had to also sample the famous...

Saga Castle is a fascinating place to explore, especially if you’re interested in Japan’s history. The main palace has been beautifully reconstructed with wide tatami rooms and displays that give a great sense of life in the Edo period. I didn’t notice a moat, but you can climb a stone wall via a staircase and get a nice view over the surrounding area. The grounds are peaceful and well kept, and the whole place has a quiet charm. Definitely worth a visit if...

Pertama kali liat saya kira itu Fukuoka Ruin Castle nya, ternyata bukan hehe. Tapi bangunan ini menarik sekali, ditambah ada danau disampingnya, ditambah sakura bermekaran itu sangat menambah keindahan tempat ini.

First time I saw it I thought it was Fukuoka Ruin Castle, until I found the Fukuoka Ruin Castle hehe, but this building is eye catching because near the main street. There are a lake and sakura when I went there in March. It was beautiful...