There are not many places to visit in Saga, but Saga Castle is worth a visit. In the evening, the setting sun falls on the Saga Castle History Museum like molten gold, giving this ancient city a soft and mysterious golden coat. Stepping lightly, stepping into this land treated gently by time, it seems as if you have traveled through the tunnel of time and space and returned to that turbulent era.
Saga Castle, whose history can be traced back to the early Edo period, was once the location of the Saga Domain Office. However, after many wars and fires, Saga Castle has been damaged several times. Especially in the Saga Rebellion in the early Meiji era, most of the buildings in the city were burned down, and only the city walls and gates were preserved. The Saga Castle History Museum we see today was built on the basis of the reconstruction by the then domain lord Nabeshima Naomasa in 1838, and has been maintained and restored.
The History Museum stands quietly under the city wall. Without the hustle and bustle of the day, it is more solemn and quiet at this moment. The city wall, the mottled stones, every brick and tile are engraved with the stories of the past. They have witnessed the changes of countless dynasties and the baptism of wind and rain, but they still stand tall, guarding the memory and glory of this land. Walking along the city wall, you can still vaguely hear the echo of history
Walking into the history museum, the lights are soft and the atmosphere is warm. With more than 700 tatami mats, it is one of the largest wooden restoration buildings in Japan. The museum displays a variety of exhibits, from ancient weapons to exquisite works of art, from documentary records to daily utensils, each of which carries the weight of history and tells the past and present of Saga Castle. In particular, those historical materials related to the late shogunate and the Meiji Restoration period, through materials, images and models, present the history of this period in many ways, making people feel as if they are in that turbulent era.
Koura Taisha Shrine
翱翔的大鲨鱼
The Kaoliang Dashe, Kurumi City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is an ancient shrine with a history of more than 1600 years. The shrine was built near the top of the mountain of Kaoliang Mountain. The locals believe that the whole mountain is a sacred place for the existence of gods, and they still attach great importance to the mountain. Climbing through the bird house, climbing the 131-step stone ladder will reach the outlook, from here you can have a panoramic view of Kurumi City Street! It has become a super popular photo attraction! The most recommended sunset time period is because Gaoliang Dashe is built on the top of the mountain, so that you can enjoy the bird house, stone steps, sunset and night view in one breath. Around the summer solstice in June, you can also see the stone steps and sunset lined up as the way of light.
Yanagawa
Hanna Leong
As a waitress who is working in the fast pace environment, I would really like to stay in Yanagawa for a few days. This is a town which makes my mind relax, quiet and peaceful. Hope to come here again in the future.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Doctor X_Candy
Taizaifu Tianman Palace is a famous tourist attraction in Fukuoka, where there are not only rich cultural monuments, but also many specialties. How can you miss the plum branch cake is a famous thing of Taizaifu, a roast dessert made of glutinous rice and red beans, with a pattern on the surface. This dessert not only tastes unique, but also is said to have the effect of preventing disease. I thought it would be very sour if there were plums in it, but I didn't expect it to be bean paste. Hahahaha, walking on Taizaifu Street feels like walking in Shanghai's Qibao Old Street.
Kurogi no Ofuji
Siso
This year, there were still few food stalls due to the corona disaster, and the people were sparse, but thanks to that, I felt that wisteria flowers were growing as big as before.
Koiki Shrine
翱翔的大鲨鱼
The shrine is known for its love gods. There are many loving shapes in the shrine, and many young women will come and pray for love to blossom. Transportation to the Amizu Shrine, from Nishitetsu Hadding-Puta Station and JR Hakudo-Sapporo Station, there are buses to the front of Amizu-Tinman Palace. Get off at the Amizu-Tinman Palace Prebus Station.