Tsukiji Reflectance Furnace
This is the Japan’s first constructed Reflectance Furnace. In the late Edo period when the
necessity of maritime defence increased, the Saga clan built the Tsukiji Reflectance
Furnace for making cast iron-made Western cannons and completed in 1850. And then,
the cast iron cannon was manufactured the first time in Japan in 1851. The reflectance
furnace was greatly contributed for initial stage of Japan’s Industrial Modernization.
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General information
| Address | Nagase-machi, Saga-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
110 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 50 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 60 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 90 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
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Saga Castle History Museum
Japan’s Industrial Modernization activity was started here. The largest restored wooden
building in Japan at 2,500m2, the museum offers the unparalleled chance to experience
a Japanese castle from more than 175 years ago.
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General information
| Address | 2-18-1 Jonai, Saga-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
110 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
70 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 50 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 60 minutes by a vehicle from Arita
90 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Open hours | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Admission fee | No fee is required |
| Days closed | December 29 to 31 |
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Yoshinogari Remains
The largest archeological remains in Japan. Lie on the spacious hilly area in the north-eastern
part of Saga. Remains of a ringed-dugout settlement presumably dating back to the 3rd century
B.C. were unearthed there, and excavation is still underway at the site. They are among the
largest archeological remains in Japan.
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General information
| Address | 1843 Yoshinogari-cho tade, Kanzeki-gun, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 40 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 60 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 90 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Open hours |
9:00 to 17:00 April to May 9:00 to 18:00 June to August 9:00 to 17:00 September to March |
| Admission fee | JPY 400 |
| Days closed | December 31, 3rd Monday of January |
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Mietsu Naval Dock / UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage, Site of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution. Before Meiji Restoration,
the Mietsu Naval Dock served as a venue for naval drilling and maintenance of Western-style
ship, as the naval base of Saga Clan. Japan’s first practical steam ship, the Ryofu-maru was
constructed there in 1865.
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General information
| Address | 446-1 Hayatsuetsu, Kawasoe-machi, Saga-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
110 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 50 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 60 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 90 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Open hours | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Admission fee | No fee is required |
| Days closed | Monday, December 29 to January 3 |
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Saga Shrine
The shrine is designated as the special government shrine. The shrine dedicated to Naomasa
Nabeshima, who oversaw the manufacture of Japan’s first modern Cannon. A New Year event
in which a canon is shot for celebration by the governor, mayor and other participants is held
at the shrine at the midnight of December 31st.
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General information
| Address | 2-10-43 Matsubara, Saga-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
110 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
70 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 50 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 60 minutes by a vehicle from Arita
90 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Open hours | 6:00 to 18:00 |
| Admission fee | No fee is required |
| Days closed | No closing day |
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Saga beef
Saga beef is esteemed as one of the best Wagyu beef brands in Japan. The cattle used for
our meats are fattened in adherence to the regulations of the Japan Agriculture Co-operative,
and we use only Japanese black cattle registered with their cattle traceability system.
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According to the Japan meat branded as Saga beef refers to meat from Japanese black cattle
farmed and fattened under the supervision of the Saga branch of the JA Group that has a Beef
Marbling Standard (BMS) of 7 or above and ranked at grades 4 or 5, corresponding with premium
quality, on the meat quality scale used by the Japan Meat Grading Association.
Featured Saga beef restaurant, Kitaa
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Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour
Takeo is a Onsen Resort, located in the western part of Saga-prefecture.
The hot spring temperature is 18 to 52 degrees. Spring quality is smooth with alkaline
simple hot spring.
Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan.
Dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its
kind in Japan.
Location of Takeo and Kashima
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
(1) less than 8 person
a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver
English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant
(2) more than 9 person
a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver
English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied
for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Takeo
Exploring Takeo
Mifuneyama-rakuen Garden → Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine
Transfer Yutoki Inari Shrine
Exploring Yutoku Inari Shrine
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Where to explore
Beautiful Japanese Garden, located in the southwestern foot of Mifuneyama
Construction of the garden took about 3 years and completed in 1845, the area is about 5ha.
The dynamic cliffs of Mifuneyama Mountain can be seen from the gardesn.
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Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine
One of the oldest Camphor tree in Japan. The tree is one of the largest in Japan and over 3,000
years old. Designated a natural monument of the city. It is 30 m high, has a circumference of 20 m,
and its branches extend 30 m east-west and 33 m north-south.
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The landmark of Takeo Onsen. Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned architect in
the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno, and is at the entrance of the Onsen area.
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The Shrine was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama. One of the most famous Inari
shrines in Japan and located in Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture. Dedicated to Inari, the deity
whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its kind in Japan.
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Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Tour results
We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.
Tailor-made tour Study tour Golf tour
Saga, Kashima, Yotoku Inari Shrine tour
Where to Explore
Kashima, Utoku Inari Shrine, Saga-city
General condition
・Departure and disbandment place is in Fukuoka-city
・Chartered vehicle is used
Itinerary
8:30 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Kashima using Kyushu Expressway, 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit Yotoku Inari Shrine
transfer to Saga
Lunch at Saga-city
Exploring Saga-city
Saga Castle History Museum. Saga Shrine, Mietsu Naval Dock
Transfer to Fukuoka using Kyushu Expressway, 1 hour
18:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Located about 60 kilometers southwest of Saga City.
It borders the Ariake Sea to the east and Nagasaki Prefecture to the southwest.
Feature sightseeing spot is Yutoku Inari Shrine and also Sake brewery visiting is recommended.
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Sake Brewery |
Sake Brewery |
Ariake Sea |
The Shrine was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan and located in Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture.
Dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its kind
in Japan.
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It faces the Ariake Sea on the south and is home to Saga Airport.
Saga is known as the plece where it has made a great contribution to the Japanese
Industrial Revolution.
Japan’s Industrial Modernization activity was started here in Saga.
The largest restored wooden building in Japan at 2,500m2, the museum offers the unparalleled
chance to experience a Japanese castle from more than 175 years ago.
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The shrine is designated as the special government shrine.
The shrine dedicated to Naomasa Nabeshima, who oversaw the manufacture of Japan’s
first modern Cannon.
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World Heritage, Site of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution
Before Meiji Restoration, the Mietsu Naval Dock served as a venue for naval drilling and
maintenance of Western-style ship, as the naval base of Saga Clan.
Japan’s first practical steam ship, the Ryofu-maru was constructed there in 1865.
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Lie on the spacious hilly area in the northeastern part of Saga. Remains of a ringed-dugout settlement
presumably dating back to the 3rd century B.C. were unearthed there, and excavation is still underway
at the site. They are among the largest archeological remains in Japan.
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Note : we can arrange any other destinations considering your preferences for making
your own plan.
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture