History / Culture / Tour Spots in Takeo Area

  • SAGA PREF. SPACE and SCIENCE MUSEUM
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    4.0
    77 Reviews
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    Saga Pref. Takeoshi Takeochou Nagashima 16351
    This is a science museum where one can learn and do activities related to the nature and history of Saga, as well as the evolution of the Earth, stars and space. It is divided into the permanent exhibits “Earth Discovery Zone,” “Space Discovery Zone,” and “Saga Discovery Zone,” with workshops, activities, and exhibits to experience including the “space trainer” used by real astronauts. The planetarium holds shows aimed at infants, families and the general public, and there is an astronomical observation meeting every Saturday evening. It is a facility where one can enjoy learning from many different angles.

    春休み期間中でしたが、平日のため? コロナの影響のため? 思ったほど人の入りは多くありませんでした。 身体を使って遊ぶタイプや化石などを学ぶタイプのブースがあって、楽しめました。 大人でも勉強になりますよ。 男性トイレの中には、あの名言が……。

  • Taku Seibyo (Confucian Temple)
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    4.0
    18 Reviews
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    Saga Pref. Takushi Takumachi 1642
    "Taku Seibyo (Confucian Temple) is located around 20 minutes' drive from the Taku Interchange of the Nagasaki Expressway. Confucius was the founder of the Confucian school of philosophy, and is revered as the god of learning. Taku Shigefumi, the fourth lord of the Taku domain, ordered the construction of the temple in 1708 because he wanted to help the domain's residents to cultivate a proper attitude of Confucian ""respect."" Taku Seibyo (Confucian Temple) is the third oldest surviving Confucian temple in Japan, after Ashikaga Gakko in Tochigi Prefecture and Shizutani Gakko in Okayama Prefecture, and has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Seibyo Sekisai ceremonies are held at the temple in the spring and in the autumn each year; after the ceremony, ordinary members of the public are allowed to worship in and look round the temple."

    It is not known nationwide, but Confucius Temple in Taku is a highlight of sightseeing in central Saga area. Around the temple is beautifully maintained as a park, and cherry blossoms were in full...

  • Yoko Museum Keishu-En Japanese Garden
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    3.5
    8 Reviews
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    Saga Takeo Takeocho Takeo 4075-3

    御船山楽園に行く途中にあり、前を車で通っていて気になっていた施設です。慧洲園とこの美術館が併設のようになっていますが、入場料は別々になっていました。どちらのチケットも美術館入口で購入可能でした。美術館はあまり広くありません。中国磁器の展示をしていて、いいものを展示しているのだと思いました。個人的には特別展などを開催している時に、庭園と合わせてがいいのかなと感じました。駐車場は道路に沿って広くとって...

  • Kouyaji Temple
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
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    Saga Pref. Takeoshi Kitagatachou Shiku 3245
    "This temple is located a 15-minute drive from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. It was opened by Kobo Daishi in the quiet atmosphere deep inside the mountains. Visited by many praying for childbirth, easy childbirth and senility prevention as Vaisravana's sacred place, it was known as a training hall for purgation in literature from the Kamakura period (1185-1333) which says ""Any criminals can be forgiven for their sins if they run into the precincts of Kouyaji Temple."", it is counted as one of the Kyushu 88 temples and 108 sacred sites. In addition, 1,000 rhododendrons of 20 rare species bloom in the flatlands of the area, and the best time to see them is from April to May."

    日帰りバスツアーで訪問しました。今年は花の開花が早く、石楠花見学にはちょっと遅かったです。でも、まだ、赤やピンクの花は残っており、下から見上げても、上から見下ろしても緑の中に映えて美しかったです。和尚様の講和もお聞きできました。

  • Takeo Shrine
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    Saga Pref. Takeoshi Takeochou Takeo 5327
    "A Shinto shrine located in Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo City. Dedicated to Takeuchi no Sukune, the shrine is the oldest in the city. A sacred camphor tree on the grounds is estimated to be 3,000 years old and is one of the largest of its kinds in the entire country. There are also a pair of trees known as the ""Husband and Wife Hinoki Cypress Trees"" which are said to grant worshippers luck in finding love and marriage."
  • Daishoji Temple
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    2 Reviews
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    Saga Takeo Kitagatacho Osaki 6694

    通称あじさい寺で有名な寺院で、境内一面に色んな種類の紫陽花が群生しています。山の緑と色とりどりの紫陽花がとても美しかったです。雨上がりや霧立ちこめる日は尚美しいと思います。杉岳山は標高350mと低山ですが、さえぎる物が何もないので眺めも素晴らしいです。また不動堂へと通じる林道や苔生した石階段は所々光が差し込み、何とも神秘的でした。 アクセスはよくないので車必須です。道中は山道で所々狭い場所があり...

  • Soka Gakkai Taku Fujin Kaikan
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    Saga Taku-shi Minamitakumachi Nagao
  • Takeo History Museum
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    Saga Takeo Takeocho Takeo 5304-1
  • Taku Local Museum
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    Saga Taku-shi Takumachi 1975
  • Takeo Cultural Hall
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    Saga Takeo Takeocho Takeo 5538-1
  • Taku Chuo Kominkan
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    Saga Taku-shi Kitatakumachi Kosamurai 7-1
  • Takasenoaraodori
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    Saga Pref. Takeoshi Nishikawanoborichou Jinroku Takase
  • Taku Festival
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    Saga Taku-shi Takumachi Higashinohara 1642
  • Hakamanomemburyu
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    Saga Pref. Takeoshi Higashikawanoborichou Hakamano Uto hand
  • Kurokami Shrine
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    Saga Takeo Yamauchicho Miyano 1038-2
  • Nishinohara Daimyojin
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    Saga Taku-shi Takumachi Nishi no Hara
  • Kurokamiyamasaikohisokatera
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    Saga Pref. Takeoshi Yamauchichou Miyano Kurokamiyama hillside
  • TaikoiwaFudoson
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    Saga Takeo Yamauchicho Miyano
  • Catholic Church
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    Saga Taku-shi Kitatakumachi Kosamurai 40
  • Konkokyo Taku Church
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    Saga Taku-shi Takumachi 1762

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Away from the fast-paced cities of mainland Japan, Kyushu’s Saga prefecture offers quaint towns and cities known for their traditional crafts, particularly ceramics. Rich in kaolin (a type of clay), Saga became the homeland of Arita ware, a delicate, decorative porcelain that is now celebrated worldwide and can be discovered in the towns of Arita, Imari, and Karatsu.

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