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佐賀城 Saga Castle
佐賀城は、日本100名城の一つで、1608年から1611年に佐賀藩の藩主・鍋島氏が村中城を拡張して築いた平城です。幕末に至るまで政治・文化の中心となっていましたが、二度の火災で建物の多くが失われました。
Saga Castle is one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles. It is a flatland-style castle built between 1608 and 1611 by the Nabeshima clan, lords of the Saga Domain, through the expansion of the former Muramachi Castle. Until the end of the Edo period, it served as a political and cultural center. Unfortunately, many of the castle buildings were lost in two major fires.
復元された本丸御殿 The Reconstructed Main Keep
2004年に復元された「佐賀城本丸歴史館」は、日本最大級の木造復元建築のひとつで、本丸御殿の一部を復元して建てられています。展示物も多く、佐賀城について知ることができます。
The Saga Castle History Museum, reconstructed in 2004, is one of the largest wooden reconstruction projects in Japan. It faithfully replicates a portion of the original main keep. Inside, visitors will find a variety of exhibits that offer insight into the history and significance of Saga Castle.
見どころと楽しみ方 Highlights and Things to Enjoy
鯱（しゃち）の門：天保期の現存の門。
Shachinomon Gate: A surviving gate from the Tenpō era (1830s), showcasing traditional architecture.
本丸、天守台、堀と石垣：建物は大部分が失われていますが、石垣と堀が残っています。
Main keep, tenshudai (main tower base), moats and stone Walls: Although most of the original buildings are gone, the stone walls and moats remain, offering a glimpse into the castle’s past grandeur.
周辺散策：佐賀城跡周辺には、佐賀県立博物館・美術館、佐賀神社などもあり、見どころ満載です。
Strolling the Area: The castle ruins are surrounded by other cultural attractions such as the Saga Prefectural Museum and Art Museum, and the Saga Shrine, making the area ideal for a half-day walking tour.
アクセス Access
JR佐賀駅からバスで約10分（「佐賀城跡」下車）
About 10 minutes by bus from JR Saga Station (get off at “Saga Castle Ruins”).
