Fascinating! Very well maintained. The exhibits were nicely explained to make one appreciate history of castle. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Hard to imagine such a nice attraction doesn’t charge admission fee.
This museum is amazing! The building’s exterior and interior were beautiful. You take off your shoes at the entrance since the floor in the building is almost all tatami, so better check to make sure you aren’t working socks with holes in them!
There are guides who provide information to visitors. A very nice gentleman provided me some additional history of the property and the process of how they recreated the structure. It was really interesting! ありがとうございました！
I would say this is a must see stop if you are in Saga. I’m still thinking about the amazing craftsmanship that went into the building.
The museum is great and is for free. You can view plenty of historical items and descriptions. There are other visuals, like videos and recording available. If you are interested in Japanese history, I can definitely recommend this visit.
I learned so much of the history of Saga. The volunteer guide that accompanied us was fantastic!!! My son who is a history buff got much information from the guide. Everyone there was friendly. Learned the role Saga played in relation to Nagasaki as well as involvement during Meiji uprising. We spent 4+ hours. The “castle” is beautifully restored and one can’t help to wonder the planning and logistics involved in building this castle. There’s no charge for admission or the docent.
An excellent museum with fascinating displays about the Saga Domain and Japan’s modernization. Free admission and well worth a visit✌️
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