Learning by Environmental Study Inspection 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
The remains of Nagoya Castle
Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who aimed to advance to the mainland, built Nagoya Castle in 1592 as a dispatch point. According to record, it was with five-story tenshu, huge palace, tearoom, and Noh stage. Although the building no longer exists, we can still feel the romantic sense from its remains.
| Address: | 1938-3 Nagoya, Chinzei Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture |
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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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Learning history of nature
Nanatsugama Caves
Mysterious caves formed of erosion by waves. This spectacular scenery created by rough waves from Tsushima Current and strong wind over years is a must-see. Around 40 minutes from Yobuko Port by pleasure boat, you can enjoy the view of Nanatsugama, Yobuko Ohashi Bridge and Ogawashima island. If there is no high waves, you can get in the caves and look at the beautiful shore closely.
| Address: | 4185-27 Yobuko, Yobuko Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture (Yobuko Port) |
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| Business hours: | All year 9:30~16:30 (Nanatsugama pleasure boat "Ika Maru") |
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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