What other travelers are saying about Matsuura City Hall
I had no income so I asked for advice about taxes, and I explained that I couldn't pay tens of thousands of yen a month, but they asked me how much I could pay, by what date, and told me what I wanted, and that they'd be in trouble if I didn't pay, which sounded like a debt collector and really pissed me off.
They just keep taking taxes and don't listen to the voices of the struggling citizens.
I'm in trouble and came to them for advice, but I'm not saying I won't pay, so I don't think they would say it like that.
It's impossible that they ended up forgetting about it later.
It's not that they forgot.
It's happened a few times, right?
You're getting paid more than others, so you should work responsibly and work hard.
Speaking of islands, it's the Culture and Tourism Division, but there will be no bus to the port from April. I want the Matsuura City Bus (Community Bus) that was in the old Takashima to be transferred to the Culture and Tourism Division of the main office. Instead of the "Matsuura - Imari" route, I would like to see a single route, "Matsuura Station - Imabuku Port - Uranosaki Port (Fukushimaguchi Station)". (If city employees can't run it, ask a taxi company or chartered bus company in Matsuura City.)
I have visited Matsuura City's islands, such as Takashima and Fukushima, and Matsuura City's islands are nice.
The quality of hometown tax donations is high.
I ordered tiger prawns and was impressed by how fresh they were.
The flavor was rich and I plan to order again next time.
Also, when I called to make my hometown tax donation,
the city hall staff member was very kind and
taught me in detail about Matsuura City's specialties,
making me want to visit.
I don't really want to say it because it's where my parents work, but it was a young woman in the My Number department. She didn't show me her name tag so I don't know her name, but from start to finish, her face and attitude were like "this is bothersome" and she spoke in a very casual manner. I went with my mother, and even though she spoke politely and humble, she was mostly just talking to me. After the service was over, even though we hadn't left our seats yet, she quickly put up a placard? sign? saying "please go to another counter" and didn't even say "thank you" - it was so bad I couldn't believe it was my parents' workplace.
Government office
So far, I have hardly had a chance to use it, but I go there to renew my My Number card
You need to make a reservation in advance, but
I was able to receive my renewal on weekends.
No. Matsuura City Hall is an administrative building for local government operations. It is not a tourist site and contains no museums or exhibitions. Visitors can obtain tourist information and maps during business hours.
From Nagasaki or Fukuoka, travel first to Sasebo, the nearest major city located approximately 30 kilometers south of Matsuura. From Sasebo, take the Matsuura Railway local line, which reaches Matsuura in roughly one hour. Alternatively, drivers can use Route 204 along the coast. The journey from Fukuoka takes approximately two hours by car, while from Nagasaki it takes around 90 minutes depending on traffic and route.
Yes. The city hall provides tourist information, maps, and directions to local attractions including Takashima coal mining island, fishing ports, and Saikai National Park areas during regular business hours.
The Matsuura area is known for its Ikeshima coal mine heritage, coastal fishing villages, and maritime history connected to the Matsuura clan who ruled the region for centuries. Visitors can explore the nearby Takashima island with its coal mining remains, enjoy fresh seafood at local markets, and experience the rugged coastline facing the Genkai Sea. The area also has historical connections to 16th-century Portuguese traders and offers access to parts of Saikai National Park.
No. Public areas are free to enter during business hours. Access is limited to designated public sections as it is a functioning government facility.
