Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum

The Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum is a prefectural museum built at the former castle site in Karatsu, displaying artifacts excavated from the grounds. Permanent exhibitions focus on objects from the site and materials documenting Japanese-Korean connections during the castle period.

The castle was built in 1591 as a military base for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasion campaigns into Korea. This location served as a key launching point for Japanese military operations during that period.

A restored Golden Tea Room allows visitors to experience traditional Japanese tea ceremonies in a historically authentic setting. This space conveys how tea culture was practiced during the castle period.

The museum is accessible by standard public transportation and opens throughout the week with occasional special exhibitions. Visitors should plan their visit for times when the building is staffed and fully accessible.

The museum maintains a Japan-Korea Exchange Center with scholarly partnerships to Korean institutions. This ongoing international connection reflects how the historical relationship between the two countries continues to matter today.

Location: Karatsu

Inception: October 30, 1993

Architects: Maekawa Associates, Architects & Engineers

Official opening: October 30, 1993

Address: 佐賀県唐津市鎮西町名護屋1931-3

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +81955824905

Website: http://pref.saga.lg.jp/web/nagoya.html

GPS coordinates: 33.52767,129.87023

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09