2025 Kanzaki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#FukuokaPrefecture #YoshinogariRuins I went to Fukuoka City Museum and Yoshinogari Ruins to see the Golden Seal. It takes about 30 minutes from Hakata Station to the Fukuoka City Museum by bus terminal. The museum's south exit is much closer than the museum's north exit. The entrance fee is 200 yen, and the exhibits range from the Yayoi period to the present day Gion Yamakasa, making it very easy to see and enjoy the colors. The Golden Seal is on display right after you enter. When I went to the National Treasure Exhibition a long time ago, there were so many people that I couldn't take my time looking at it, but now you can see the details on the touch panel. The next day, I changed trains at Tosu and went to Yoshinogari Park Station in Saga Prefecture to see the long-awaited Yoshinogari Ruins. I saw the buildings and jar coffins that were reproduced based on the thickness and height of the pillars, and learned about the high standard of living and wisdom of the time. I was very impressed to see that the foundation of our modern life has remained almost unchanged since the Jomon and Yayoi periods, and that the wisdom of ancient people is utilized in the lifestyle we live in today. It was by no means barbaric, and Himiko, who ruled a large country, was the first to send an envoy to China and received various gifts, and is now a national treasure in Japan. In the evening, we had a shellfish course with hot sake at Hanayoshisan, which serves shellfish and motsu nabe, which have been eaten since the Jomon and Yayoi periods, and then we had foamy ramen at Ikkosha and champon, Sendai beef tongue at Hakata Station, Yamanaka's crab sushi bento on the Shinkansen, and bought many souvenirs from Hakata, making it a very satisfying and enjoyable trip. I often forget to take photos of the food, but the main attraction is the Yoshinogari ruins, so the photos are modest, but in the summer there is a barbecue zone, a playground, and an experience zone, so it looks like it would be fun for friends, groups, and families. There is a free bus (every 10 minutes or so) that runs around the park on weekends and holidays, so you don't have to worry about the vast grounds. It's a wonderful place. Please come and visit...

For those who are interested in history. This is a huge park in Saga prefecture. There many areas and it seems especially good to take kids to spend the day. There is a replica of a Yayoi era (200 BC - 300 AD) village. There's some information in English but most of it is in Japanese. Since the grounds are huge, there's a bus every 20 minutes running around the park. The staff is super friendly and go out of their way to make your experience a nice one. There are 2 parking lots. Parking at the East (main) entrance is more convenient. Entrance fee for adults is 410 yen (as of August 2022). If you like history, that's a great place to spend a few hours.

#Saga #YoshinogariRuins I visited on March 5th. Yoshinogari Ruins is a famous Yayoi period ruin that is even featured in history textbooks, and you can learn about the life and history of that time. You can enter the pit dwellings and climb the towers, so you can experience what life was like at that time. Also, although it was due to my lack of research, it was larger than I expected and it took quite a long time to go around the whole area. There is a free bus that runs within the park (within the ruins), so I recommend taking it to see around.

🌿 Visited 'Ume no Hana Buffet Hotaru' in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture 🥢 This is a buffet-style restaurant by 'Ume no Hana,' known for its yuba and tofu dishes. You can enjoy a variety of healthy dishes made with ingredients like tofu, yuba, fresh wheat gluten, and locally sourced vegetables to your heart's content 🫢💕 There's a board in front of the restaurant where you write your name to reserve a spot. I arrived 20 minutes before opening and was 11th in line 👀💦 Within the premises, there’s also a bakery and a shop (souvenir store) 🙌 There are several benches available, so you can chat and pass the time quickly while waiting 😊♪ The interior has a calm and cozy atmosphere, as it’s a renovated old Japanese house 🤔 The buffet offers dishes from Ume no Hana, including tempura and curry 😊 My personal favorites were the fresh wheat gluten, Mineoka tofu, and grated yam 🤤 There are also desserts available, and although there’s a 90-minute time limit, I thoroughly enjoyed myself 🙌 Even though I ate a lot at the buffet, most of the dishes were healthy, so I didn’t feel guilty❣️ The buffet area was crowded, so I only managed to take a few photos 😊 ＊ Buffet price: Adults 2,200 yen ┈┈┈┈𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 【Ume no Hana Buffet Hotaru】 ꕤ Address: 3580 Jōbara, Kanzaki Town, Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture ꕤ Business hours: 11:00–16:00 (Last order at 15:00) ꕤ Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays ꕤ Parking: Available ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈

[A mini time slip at Yoshinogari ruins] I went to Yoshinogari ruins in Saga! It's like a time slip back to the Jomon and Yayoi periods. In the large grounds, the villages of that time are realistically reproduced, and just walking around feels like an adventure 🔥 The entrance fee is cheap, so you can experience the romance of ancient Japan at a good price. I think that these "exclusive experiences" are the best part of traveling. ⸻ [Time Travel at Yoshinogari Ruins] I visited the Yoshinogari Historical Park in Saga — and it honestly felt like a mini time-travel back to ancient Japan! The massive site has super detailed reconstructions of Yayoi-period villages, and just walking around feels like an adventure 🔥 The entry fee is cheap too, so it’s a super affordable way to experience a piece of Japan’s ancient history. For me, the real joy of travel is finding these local-only experiences — and this one nailed it. #Let's enjoy Japan

#0yentravel This time, I walked from Yoshinogari Park Station to the Yoshinogari ruins. The restored pit dwellings and raised-floor storehouses are lined up on a large site, and walking around made me feel like I was experiencing life in the Yayoi period. At the museum, I was able to learn more about the excavated items and what life was like at the time, and since I had already walked around the ruins, it felt even more real. It was impressive to see the signs of people gathering and living there in the laid-back scenery. It was larger than I expected, and I'm glad I took the time to look around.

#Domestic Travel Strategy Saga Prefecture is located in the northwest of Kyushu, facing the Genkai Sea and the Ariake Sea. It is an attractive region with rich nature, history, traditional crafts, hot springs, etc. If you are planning a trip to Saga, please read to the end and use it as a reference 🔸Area: Karatsu City, Saga City, Kanzaki Area ────────────────────── 🔸Time required: About 2 days ───────────────────── 🔸Transportation method: Train, walking ───────────────────── This time, we visited 8 spots 🔹Day 1 ❶ 10:00 Karatsu Shrine Start of sightseeing ↓ ↓ 🚶About 220m About 4 minutes ↓ ❷ 10:20 Former Oshima Residence ↓ ↓ 🚶About 250m About 5 minutes ↓ ❸ 10:40 Former Takatori Residence (No photography allowed inside the building) ↓ ↓ Ninomon outer moat, Kitanomon, stone wall road ↓ 🚶Approx. 750m, approx. 15 mins ↓ ❹ 11:20 Karatsu Castle ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 1.1km, approx. 20 mins ↓ ❺ 12:10 Former Karatsu Bank Tatsuno Kingo Memorial Museum ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 450m, approx. 10 mins ↓ ❻ 12:30 Float exhibition hall ↓ ↓ 🚃 From Karatsu to Hakata, approx. 55km, approx. 1.5 hours ↓ 15:00 Arrive at Hakata Hotel 🔹Day 2 ↓ 11:00 🚃 From Hakata to Yoshinogari Park Station ↓ Approx. 47km, approx. 40 mins ↓ 🚶 From Yoshinogari Park Station to Yoshinogari Historical Park ↓ Approximately 1.4km Approximately 25 minutes ❼ 12:05 Yoshinogari Historical Park ↓ 🚃 From Yoshinogari Park Station to Saga Station ↓ Approximately 14km Approximately 15 minutes ↓ 🚌 From Saga Station Approximately 2.5km Approximately 25 minutes ❽ 14:20 Saga Castle Ruins ↓ 🚌 Approximately 2.5km Approximately 25 minutes ↓ ↓ 15:30 Saga Station Picking out souvenirs °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Karatsu Shrine 📍〒847-0013 3-13 Minamijounai, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture Oshima Residence 📍4-23 Minamijounai, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0013 Takatori Residence 📍5-40 Kitajounai, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0015 Karatsu Castle 📍8-1 Higashijounai, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0016 Former Karatsu Bank Tatsuno Kingo Memorial Museum 📍1513-15 Honmachi, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0047 Float Exhibition Hall 📍2881-1 Shinkomachi, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0043 Yoshinogari Historical Park 📍842-0035 1843 Tade, Yoshinogari-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Saga Prefecture Saga Castle Ruins 📍2-18-1 Jonai, Saga City, Saga Prefecture, 840-0041 #Domestic travel #Solo travel #Saga #Karatsu #Yoshinogari ruins

There are so many people at cherry blossom spots😭 Here are 5 cherry blossom spots where you can relax PICK UP from Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture! ① #Umenohana Kanzaki Village There are many restaurants There is a bakery that uses soy milk soft serve ice cream and special butter! I could stay here for 2 and a half hours. lol ② #Aio Bridge This bridge is said to be a bridge of matchmaking. The cherry blossoms are blooming magnificently✨ The collaboration with the waterfall is irresistible...🥺♡ ③ #Hoju Temple A really magnificent weeping cherry tree. Of course, the cherry blossoms are great, but I want to take photos at various spots~☺️ ④ #Takatoriyama Park It's a big park with a really long slide! Next time I come, I'll definitely ride it! ⑤ #Ojin Shrine I don't know why, but It's a very mysterious shrine. The cherry blossoms were vibrant so it was easy to take photos~📸 ⁡ ⁡ 🍴Lunch 📍 #YaguraSushi Address: 926-1 Tsuru, Kanzaki-cho, Kanzaki-shi, Saga 📞: 0952-52-2249 Opening hours: Check Instagram #DomesticTravelRecord

In Saga Prefecture, Japan, there are two hidden cultural treasures that people yearn for - Kounen-an and Daxingshan Temple. Although they are not directly connected, they each attract countless tourists and believers with their unique historical heritage, natural beauty, and religious beliefs. This article will take you into these two holy places and feel their charm across time and space. Kounen-an, located in Kanzaki-cho, Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, is a garden full of historical charm and wild interest. It was originally the residence of the industrialist Itami Yataro, but in 1900, it was carefully rebuilt by the Jodo Shinshu monk A for nine years, hence the name "Kounen-an". The garden is famous for its traditional Japanese architectural style, carefully designed layout and harmonious beauty integrated with nature. The roof of Kounen-an is covered with thatch, the walls are made of cedar, and the small windows are made of bamboo. Every detail reveals the ingenuity of the builder. In the garden, the trees are lush and the water is gurgling, showing different scenery in the four seasons. It is worth mentioning that in order to ensure the integrity of the garden building and the balance of the natural ecology, Kounen-an is only open to the public in spring and the two seasons when the leaves are red, and this limited beauty is even more precious. Unlike Kounen-an, Daxingshan Temple is a Buddhist temple with a history of more than 1,700 years, located in Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China. This ancient temple was built in the second year of Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty (265 AD), originally named "Zunshan Temple", and was renamed "Daxingshan Temple" during the reign of Emperor Wen of Sui Dynasty, implying the majesty and kindness of Buddhism. Daxingshan Temple is not only one of the oldest temples in Xi'an, but also the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, with a very high historical status and cultural value. Daxingshan Temple has a unique architectural style, sitting north to south, and the overall layout follows the courtyard axis planning of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The main buildings such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Great Hall of the Great Heroes, and the Guanyin Hall are arranged along the north-south direction on the central axis, showing a layout of three parallel axes in the north and south. These buildings are not only places of religious belief, but also have high artistic and historical value. For example, the Hall of Heavenly Kings is magnificent and magnificent, showing its lofty status; the bell tower and drum tower in front of the Great Hall of the Great Heroes are two-story pavilions with double eaves and Xieshan tops, and the corners of the eaves are flying, like birds about to fly; the Guanyin Hall enshrines the camphor wood carved Thousand-Hand Guanyin Bodhisattva, there are three famous paintings in Qing Dynasty Tibet, with high artistic value. Whether it is Saga Kounen-an or Daxingshan Temple, they all show the harmonious coexistence of history and nature in their own unique ways. Kounen-an allows people to feel a quiet and profound artistic conception through the carefully designed garden layout and architectural style integrated with nature; while Daxingshan Temple allows people to appreciate the profoundness of Buddhist culture while praying for blessings with its profound historical and cultural heritage and exquisite architectural art. For tourists and believers, these two holy places are rare cultural experience places. They not only make people feel the charm of history and nature, but also leave a tranquility and tranquility in the depths of their souls. Whether it is walking on the garden path of Kounen-an or kneeling devoutly in front of the Buddha statue of Daxingshan Temple, people can feel a tranquility and solemnity beyond time and space.

A space where you can travel back in time to the Yayoi period. There are several historical buildings and museums on the vast grounds. It's very strange to see the photos you saw in your textbooks right in front of you. There are guides here and there who will carefully explain what life was like at the time and the structure of the houses. What surprised me was the tombs. They are displayed as they were excavated. There is an aisle in the middle so you can take a good look at the details. It's very wide, so it's good for exercise too lol There is also a circular bus that runs through the area, so you can get around even more easily by using it. #Saga #YoshinogariRuins #Kyushu #KyushuTrip

🌿 Visiting Nihiyama Shrine in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture 🍁⠜ Known for its splendid autumn foliage, Nihiyama Shrine was founded in the first year of the Tenpyo era when Matsuo Myojin was enshrined. The shrine worships the god of agriculture and is affectionately known to locals as "Sanno-san." The area is lined with old maple trees, so you can enjoy the autumn foliage on the approach and in the grounds 😊 There are also many monkey statues in the grounds. It is located near Kunenan, so we recommend visiting this shrine as a set 🙌 📍1692 Kanzaki-cho, Kanzaki City #Saga Prefecture #Saga #Saga Tourism #Kunenan #Nihiyama Shrine #Travel with Me

"Kunen-an" in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture A national scenic spot known for its beautiful autumn leaves Kunen-an is open to the public for only nine days during the autumn foliage season Last year it was open until November 23rd (national holiday) 😊 Every year it is crowded with many tourists It was named after the fact that it was built over a period of nine years under the guidance of the Jodo Shinshu monk Hotori Osho from Meiji 33 It is a mansion and Japanese garden built in the Sukiya style 📍1696 Kanzaki-cho, Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture Contact Kanzaki City Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division #Saga Prefecture #Saga #Saga Tourism #Kunen-an #Travel with Me

＊ISOLA COFFEE＊ 1280-2 Honkomuta, Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture 080-7989-1507 11:00-23:00 (until 20:00 in August) Irregular holidays A day trip for lunch to neighboring Saga Prefecture✨ A newly opened restaurant💕 ︎︎︎︎︎︎🏷Grill lunch 1500 yen ︎︎︎︎︎︎🏷Pasta lunch 1500 yen ️📝Includes soup, drink, and mini croffle It's so nice to get a drink and dessert for 1500 yen~✨ My best friend had the grill lunch🍖 She was happy saying "The hamburger is delicious😋"♡ I had the pasta lunch🍝Flat noodle carbonara🍴 It had crispy bacon on it~✨ And there were lots of vegetables on the plate‼ ️ Salad, burdock chips, deep-fried vegetables🍆 I'm so happy to get some vegetables🥰 It comes with a mini-sized croffle, but... I really wanted to try it, so I ordered a regular-sized croffle with Oreos on top🥐 It was crispy and chewy and delicious~💕 But the mini was big enough to satisfy me✨ It was originally a truck warehouse that was renovated into a cafe, which I liked💕 My best friend has some connection to Saga, so she looked nostalgic during the drive🥰 Let's go again🚗³₃ Thank you for the meal🙏 #SAGACAFE #SAGALUNCH #SAGAGOURMET #SAGASWEET #KANZAKAI #FUKUOKACAFE #FUKUOKAGOURMET #SAKURA2024

#YoshinogariHistoryPark On December 4, 2023, I had the honor of visiting Yoshinogari Historical Park, a major archaeological landmark of great archaeological significance. Excavations of the site began in 1986, and the site was designated a National Special Historic Site because of its size and the number of artifacts unearthed. The main feature of this historical park is the carefully reconstructed buildings that recreate the original appearance of the Yayoi (Iron Age) settlement. Even though excavation and research are still ongoing, visitors can already admire many reconstructed buildings, including towers, residences, city walls, etc. The buildings are an amazing reconstruction of structures including tall buildings, storehouses, ceremonial halls, tombs and a watchtower. When I stepped into Yoshinogari Historical Park, it was as if I was walking into the fascinating history of Japan. I walked along the carefully reconstructed ancient streets and felt the atmosphere of life during the Yayoi period. I saw their homes, workplaces and storage buildings, which showed the organization and lifestyle of the society at that time. In addition to the buildings, there is also a watchtower in the park, which allows me to have a panoramic view of the ruins. I climbed up the lookout tower and looked out over the vast site, getting a sense of the scale and importance of this ancient settlement. Looking out from the tower, I saw the reconstructed buildings and the surrounding natural landscape, which made me feel more connected to the past time. During my visit to Yoshinogari Historical Park, I was deeply attracted by the unique atmosphere of this ancient site. The reconstruction work here gave me a glimpse into the culture and lifestyle of the Yayoi period, which was a rare opportunity for me who is interested in Japanese history. I felt satisfied after completing my exploration of Yoshinogari Historical Park. This trip not only gave me a better understanding of Japan's ancient history, but also made me appreciate human wisdom and creativity. Yoshinogari Historical Park is a place where the past is brought back to the present, showing visitors the brilliance of ancient civilization while making us cherish the present time and cultural heritage even more.

[Yoshinogari Ruins] This is one of the largest Yayoi period ruins in Japan! Many of you may remember learning about it in elementary school history classes. The site recreates a Yayoi period "kuni" (country), with countless buildings lined up. You can also tour the inside of a real burial mound (a Yayoi period grave), and there are plenty of souvenirs and restaurants! However, if you visit in the summer, be sure to stay hydrated and take precautions against the heat 🫠 Address: 1843 Tade, Yoshinogari-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Saga Prefecture 842-0035 Access: Passes are available from JR Yoshinogari Park Station (weekdays only) #Domestic travel #Saga tourism #Ruins tour

To Kunenan. It seems it's still a little early, but the beautiful autumn leaves are soothing! #Kunenan

Address: 1843 Tade, Yoshinogari, Kanzaki District, Saga 842-0035, Japan Getting there: Take a local train from Tosu to Yoshinogarikoen. From Yoshinogarikoen Station it is a 10-15 minute walk to the park's east gate. Highlights: The Yoshinogari Historical Park is an outstanding archaeological site in Saga. It is the largest and most important Yayoi Period site in Japan, and the best place to learn about this era of Japanese history. Today the ancient site has been preserved with impressive reconstructed villages for visitors to explore and learn about Yayoi life and culture. The careful reconstructions include dozens of pit dwellings, elevated store houses, watch towers, shrines and other structures, many of which can be entered. Some contain tools and implements, while mannequins reenact jobs and ceremonies in others. Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 460yen #passionpassport #japan #traveljapan