Hizen Nagoya Castle Ruins

These castle ruins are located at Nagoya, Chinzei Town, Karatsu City. Hizen Nagoya Castle was built during the battles of Bunroku and Keicho when Hideyoshi Toyotomi was invading the Korean Peninsula. At the time it was the second largest castle in size after Osaka Castle. The castle was used as a base camp for the invasion of the mainland and over 140 encampments for soldiers were located in the surrounding area. At present, the castle ruins, as well as 23 other camps in the area, are designated as national historic sites. Artifacts excavated at the site are on display at the Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum.

Spot details

Address: Saga Karatsu-shi Chinzeimachi Nagoya 1938-3 Nagoya Castle Ruins Tourist Information Office Map
Area: Karatsu / Yobuko / Genkai Area
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: 12/29-1/3
Fees: [Historical Heritage Maintenance Cooperation money] 100yen (Voluntary)
Parking Lot: Available(Standard size53spaces, Bus 7spaces)
※Free, shared with museum
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: *Telephone connects to the Nagoya Castle Ruins Tourist Information Center.
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (with stairs, gravel road, uphill)
Infant friendly: Available