Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum, Prefectural museum at former Nagoya Castle site in Karatsu, Japan.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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