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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)
Guided tour
Kujirakuminushi Nakaokeyashiki (House of the Nakao family, master whale catcher)
Starting from mid Edo period, over 8 generations and 170 years, the Nakao family based in Yobuko built their huge fortune by hunting whale and greatly impacted the development of Yobuko. This was the house of Nakaoke family. Some 250~270 year-old houses were painted in "Ogawashima Whales Battle", which is a painting that shows the whale hunting offshore in Yobuko, are a must-see. You can learn the history of whaling inside the building.
| Address: | 3750-3 Yobuko, Yobuko Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture |
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| Business hours: | 8:45~17:00 (Last admission 16:30) |
| Closed days: | Closed on Wednesday (If it is public holiday, closed on the next day) & Dec.29- Jan.3 |
Field work
Ogawashima island
Yobuko is the path of whales going north of Tsushima Strait. At the forefront, there is Ogawashima which was prosperous because of whaling from Edo period to the Showa 30s. There still are whale seeing place and pagoda for whale inside the island. It is good to look around Genkai Sea and feel the whaling history.
| Address: | Ogawashima, Yobuko Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture |
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| Access: | 20 minutes from Yobuko Port(Regular ships) |
Experience
Ogawashima experience program (Meguri Island Ogawa)
In Ogawashima that is surrounded by peaceful nature, you can enjoy the nature by planting seeds, growing vegetables at farm, fishing and cycling with rental gears and bicycle. Let us think about the natural scenery we want to leave or the future in a perfect location overlooking the Genkai sea. *It is only a illustration of experience program. It is different from the real program
| Address: | 1040-1 Ogawashima, Yobuko Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture (Meguri Island Ogawa) |
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| Business hours: | 8:00~19:00 (Telephone reception hours) |
Guided tour
Kagamiyama Observatory
Kagamiyama is a power spot in Karatsu that is passed down in mythology, such as the legend of Princess Sayohime. From the summit of 284 meter high, you can overlook the magnificent natural beauty and terrain such as the Karatsu town streets, Nijinomatsubara pine grove, and the coast line. After seeing the history and the great nature, you can have a time to review your trip. *Photos provided by: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation
| Address: | Kagami, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture |
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