Mt. Kagami

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Mt. Kagami is a beautiful mountain with an altitude of about 284 meters, soaring within the streetscape of Karatsu City, serving as a highly renowned scenic spot where you can enjoy Saga Prefecture's highest peak of superb views that overlooks the magnificent "Nijino Matsubara" and the beautiful open ocean of Karatsu Bay from the summit observatory. The entire summit area is a flat, beautiful natural park, where the best environment is perfectly arranged to enjoy leisurely walking while looking at beautiful spring cherry blossoms, azaleas, and mountain nature changing its appearance in each season. In this history-romance-filled place that has been praised in numerous historic legends and Waka poems since ancient times, taking a deep breath while feeling the refreshing breeze will make you feel your mind and body richly realigned as daily business disappears.

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Mt. Kagami

Address
Kagami, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
Website
https://www.karatsu-kankou.jp/
Operator
Karatsu Tourist Association

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