Castles in Saga

Saga Prefecture features eight castles, including the impressive Saga Castle and the scenic Karatsu Castle. These sites offer a glimpse into Japan's historical architecture and strategic past.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 8 best

Obukumayama Kōgoishi

SAGA · CASTLE

Explore an ancient mountain castle with extensive stone rows, a national historic site.

Suko Castle

SAGA · CASTLE

Explore the ruins of Suko Castle, once Saga Prefecture's largest and most impregnable fortress.

Saga Castle

SAGA · CASTLE

Explore a unique Edo-period flatland castle with wide moats and important historical gates.

Karatsu Castle

SAGA · CASTLE

Karatsu Castle: a reconstructed castle with historical grounds and views, easily accessible from...

Kii Castle

SAGA · CASTLE

Explore Kii Castle, an ancient mountain fortress with unique earthworks and historical significa...

Anegawa Castle

SAGA · CASTLE

Explore Anegawa Castle ruins, a 14th-century flatland mountain castle and national historic site...

Otsuboyama Kōgoishi

SAGA · CASTLE

Explore ancient mountain castle ruins with unique stone structures and artifacts.

Nagoya Castle

SAGA · CASTLE

Explore extensive ruins of a 16th-century castle, once a staging ground for invasions of Korea.

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