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Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum

Flow of the course

About 50 min here

About 10 min to the next stop

Next stop: Just steps from the museum. Stone walls and Genkai Nada's spectacular views

About this spot

Located in Karatsu City's Chinzei Town, this prefectural museum stands adjacent to the ruins of Nagoya Castle, once built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a base for the Korean Expedition. Admission is free, with clear displays using panels and models introducing the history of Nagoya Castle and the history of Japan-Korea exchange, making it easy for families with children to visit. The museum interior offers views of the Genkai Nada Sea, building anticipation for your upcoming beach visit. With air conditioning throughout, it's also a valuable refuge from summer heat. First experience the region's history here, then set out for exploration of the surrounding area.

Tips

A free parking lot shared by the museum and castle ruins is available. The interior has spacious exhibition halls and is easily navigable with a stroller. The museum opens at 9am, and arriving first thing in the morning means it's relatively uncrowded and easier to view.