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Saga Castle was the prestigious residential castle of the Nabeshima clan, the lords of the Saga Domain during the Edo period. Today, its divine majesty is conveyed to the modern era through the castle tower base, sturdy stone walls, and the "Saga Castle Honmaru History Museum," which is one of Japan's largest reconstructed wooden structures. Stepping inside the facility, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the grand Japanese-style architecture with beautiful tatami mats spreading out, allowing you to learn in detail about Saga's science technology and predecessors' high aspirations that led Japan during the late Edo period and Meiji Restoration. The beautiful moats surrounding it and the greenery of ancient camphor trees are also stunning, offering a prime destination to experience master samurai's history and traditional emotions with your entire body.

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【佐賀／日本100名城】佐賀城／近代化を先駆けた鍋島氏の居城 - Saga Castle in SAGA, JAPAN/The top 100 castles in Japan / No.89

【佐賀／日本100名城】佐賀城／近代化を先駆けた鍋島氏の居城 - Saga Castle in SAGA, JAPAN/The top 100 castles in Japan / No.89

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2-18-18-1 Jonai, Saga City, Saga Prefecture
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https://saga-museum.jp/sagajou/
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