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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) |
Guided tour
Hamanoura Rice Terrace
Terrace fields are created to adjust to the slopes and terrain. It is a original scenery that started from the beginning of rice cultivation in Japan that has very few lands. 283 different sizes of rice fields overlap and form a geometric pattern. It is a beautiful scenery. It also changes depending on weather and season. You can have a peaceful and calm time just by looking at it. *Photos provided by: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation
| Address: | Hamanoura, Genkai Town, Higashimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture |
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Lodging
Taiboukaku
It is a hotel where you can overlook Genkai Sea. You can have some fresh seafood from Genkai Sea and take a rest in Wanoma which has a great view and an open feeling. It has been name a three starred restaurant by Michelin Guide Fukuoka-Saga-Nagasaki 2019.
| Address: | 1399 Nagoya, Chinzei Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture |
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Learning history
Yobuko Morning Market
Having over 100 years of history, "Yobuko Morning Market" is where fishers and farmers traded their fish and agricultural products. It only closes on New Year's Day. You can have fun eating the famous squid dishes, learning a special way to eat the food and interacting with the mothers there.
| Address: | Yobuko morning market street, Yobuko, Yobuko Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture |
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| Business hours: | 7:30~12:00 |
| Closed days: | New Year's Day |
Guided tour
Nanatsugama Caves
Roughly sharpened by nature, "Nanatsugama Caves" are astonishing. Waves cutting rocks, magma becoming columnar joints while cooling down and firming, you can feel the power of nature from these. On the top Nanatsugama Caves, there is a "Nanatsugama Park". There are observatory deck and pathway so that you can enjoy a little walking and take some pictures. *Photos provided by: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation
| 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
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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