Former Koga Bank

Historical Monument

4.0

The bank was founded in 1885 by Zenpei Koga, a money changer, and by 1919 it had become one of the five largest banks in Kyushu. It was later remodeled as a chamber of commerce, but has now been restored to its original 1916 appearance.

Spot details

Address: Saga Saga-shi Yanagimachi 2-9 Map
Area: Around Saga City Area
Phone: 0952226849
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Monday, Public holidays The next day (Saturday Sunday is open), organizing materials Period
Fees: Tour Free (Fee exhibition period available)
Parking Lot: Available
Note: * The phone will connect to the Saga City History and Folklore Museum.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Appreciation of 19th century Japan

Reviewed : 2018.01.23

This is not just a museum inside just one block. It is a collection of 7 historical houses built in the latter part of the 19th century and early 20th. A glimpse into the enthnography of a part of...
歴史を感じる建物

Reviewed : 2020.02.02

無料で入館できる歴史を感じる建物です。銀行の歴史を学べまた佐賀の偉人の歴史も学べます。中に喫茶店があり優雅に珈琲を頂けゆっくりした落ち着いた時間がすごせます。今は？葉隠れの体験が出来ます。
佐賀市歴史民俗館（全7軒の建築物）の中で外観的に1番見栄えがし、記念撮影スポットとして最適です

Reviewed : 2020.01.25

《佐賀市歴史民俗館》は[旧古賀銀行][旧古賀家][旧牛島家][旧三省銀行][旧福田家][旧森永家][旧久富家]で構成される歴史的建造物群の総称で、7軒の建築物中こちらが外観的に1番見栄えがし記念撮影スポットとしてお薦めします。又内部で記念撮影するのであれば 2階に上がり天井を背景にし撮影されることをお薦めします（添付写真撮影）。なおこちらの建物の前にあるカス灯は夕刻になると本...