Hizen Provincial Capital Ruins

The Hizen Provincial Capital Ruins spread across 273 meters east to west and 227 meters north to south, featuring ancient government buildings and residential areas.

During the Nara and early Heian periods, this capital served as the administrative center of Hizen Province following the Taika Reform of 645 AD.

The excavated foundations of buildings, roof tiles, and wooden artifacts demonstrate the architectural methods and administrative systems adopted from Chinese models.

The site maintains historical displays and interpretive signs that explain the layout of ancient structures, including granaries, temples, and ceremonial spaces.

The remains include a complex network of two-meter-wide moats that established both defensive fortifications and territorial boundaries for this regional headquarters.

Location: Saga

GPS coordinates: 33.31694,130.27400

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04