Learning by Environmental Study Study Tour
Contact for observation tour reservations and more here
Contact：Institute of SAGA Energy Tourism Promotion Council
Phone ：0955-82-2811 (NPO Karatsu & Genkai Tourism Exchange Department)
Contact：Institute of SAGA Energy Tourism Promotion Council
Phone ：0955-82-2811 (NPO Karatsu & Genkai Tourism Exchange Department)
Fieldwork
Madarashima Island
This island is known for being the stage of Mongol invasions of Japan. View from the top of "Mt. Banshonotsuji" and scenic spot "Meibanohana" are beautiful. Moreover, hidden Christians who had lived in Hirado during Edo period moved to the island and built "Catholic Madarajima Church". You can feel the beauty and history of this church.
| Address: | Madarashima, Chinzei Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture |
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| Access: | 40 minutes from Yobuko Port, 25 minutes from Nagoya Port(Regular ship) |
Guided tour
Hamanoura Rice Terrace & Otoshi Shrine
Fantastic Hamanoura Rice Terrace that overlaps like stairs running up from the coast shows different sides depending on season and weather. Especially between mid April and early May, it is the rice-planting season and the best period to watch sunset. Sun going down the horizon dyes the sea and paddy fields into orange colour. Its contrast to footpath makes a wonderful scenery. *Photos provided by: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation
| Address: | Hamanoura, Genkaicho, Higashimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 279 Hamanoura, Genkaicho, Higashimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture (Otoshi Shrine) |
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Lodging
Private lodging living experience
You can experience the work of farming village or fishing village and sleep and eat like a local living style at a private lodging. By living in Karatsu and Genkai with all the sea, mountains and rivers, and connecting with local people, you can create a very unique memory.
| Address: | 3646-6 Yobuko, Yobuko Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture (NPO Karatsu & Genkai Tourism Exchange Society) |
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Guided tour
Nijinomatsubara pine grove/ Collecting pine needles
This is the pine forest where the story that cicadas stopped making sound after Toyotomi Hideyoshi said they were annoying happened. It is being said that the first daimyo of Karatsu Domain Terazawa Hirotaka was the first that started planting pine trees in natural forest for development of new rice fields in early 17th century.In order to pass down the white sands and green trees to next generation, removing dead brushes and cleaning activities are very important to the local community, *Contact information for Collecting pine needle: NPO Karatsu Environment Protection and Disaster Prevention Organization KANNE
| Address: | Hamatamacho, Higashikaratsu, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture(Nijinomatsubara pine grove) |
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| Business hours: | Weekdays 9:00~18:00(KANNE) |
Guided tour
Kagamiyama Observatory
This is the mountain where Otomo no Satehiko who went to Silla and his lover Princess Sayo left their legacy. From the summit terrace, you can overlook Nijinomatsubara, Karatsu Bay and the shadow of Iki Island. It is also a famous spot of cherry blossoms. In spring, the mountain trail becomes a around 4 km cherry blossoms tunnel and attract a lot of visitors.
| Address: | Kagami, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture |
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