Saga Castle History Museum

4.5

Located on the site of Saga Castle, this history museum faithfully creates a portion of the castle’s inner palace. The first ever recreation in Japan of a castle’s inner palace, it is also one of the largest recreated wooden structures in the country. Inside, under the theme of Saga at the end of the Edo period and during the Meiji restoration, the museum presents information on the restoration of Saga Castle, the feats of Saga Domain personages during this time period, and the development of science and technology. The museum is filled with fun things to see and do, even for children—visitors can experience what the palace once looked like using 3D screens, there’s a quiz corner, and a station where museumgoers can try on period clothing.

Spot details

Address: Saga Pref. Sagashi Jounai 2-18-1 Map
Area: Around Saga City Area
Phone: 0952417550
Hours: 9:30-18:00
Closed: 12/29-1/1 (temporary days closed)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(119spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Worth a visit. Its free.

Reviewed : 2020.02.12

If you are in somewhere in Kyushu and near Saga, stop for a visit to the Saga Castle museum. Audio tours in English and other languages are available and its free too. There are several fun...
Reconstruction of Honmaru

Reviewed : 2019.11.07

The building of this museum is a reconstruction of Honmaru, a part of the castle where a ruler used to live. So, the building itself is worth to visit. Inside, there are displays about the history of...
Engaging and beautiful

Reviewed : 2018.12.13

A culturally soaked castle and interesting exhibits. There are children activities like art and crafts, making drums, as well as challenging traditional puzzles for teenagers and adults. Personally...