Saga Castle History Museum

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Saga Castle History Museum is the largest wooden restoration of a castle in Japan (2,500 square meters). The building of the museum was originally a part of Saga Castle's main palace constructed by Nabeshima Naomasa in 1838. Inside the building, you can see the 45-meter long corridor with Tatami mats and 320-tatami mat large hall.
The exhibits will make you understand that Saga played a important role in modernizing Japan. Though almost all the buildings were destroyed during the Saga Revolt in 1874, Shachi-no-mon gate and some stone walls still remain.

Opening Hours

• 9:30 - 18:00
• 9:30 - 20:00 (August 10 - 16)

Closed

• No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

• No fixed admission fee (Each member of visitors can decide how much to pay.)

Access / Public Transport

• 10 minutes from JR Saga Station by the bus bound for Sagajo-ato. Get off at Sagajo-ato Bus stop.

Related Links

• Saga Castle History Museum

Address / Location

• 2-18-1, Jonai, Saga-shi, Saga, 840-0041

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