Matsuura (Matsuura City, Nagasaki Pref.)

At a glance

A city replete with history and a natural environment, featuring cuisine and participation-type tourism programs

A view of Iroha Island from Oyama Parkg
A view of Iroha Island from Oyama Park

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Highlights

Taka Island Mongol Village

Here you will find gel brought all the way from Mongolia (gel: mobile tents used as residences on the grassy plains in Mongolia) and a Mongolian hot springs center.

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Taka Island Mongol Village

Kajiya Castle Site

It is thought that this structure was constructed in the Heian Period (794 - 1185AD.) as the stronghold of the Matsuura clan. There is a great view of the ocean, the nearby islands from the top of the mountain, and the cherry blossoms are fantastic here in spring.

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Kajiya Castle Site

Matsuura Torafugu Matsuri

The fish farms in Matsuura City are number one in Japan for the production of torafugu (a kind of globefish). These cultivated, round fish compare favorably with fish found in the wild, and you can enjoy a tasty meal at a reasonable price.

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Matsuura Torafugu Matsuri

Access information

By air:
Haneda Airport - Nagasaki Airport; 1 hour 40 minutes
Nagasaki Airport- Sasebo Station - Matsuura; about 2 hours 30 minutes by bus
By train:
Hakata Station - Arita Station - Matsuura Station; 2 hours 40 minutes

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