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Yoshinogari Historical Park
Yoshinogari Historical Park · 吉野ヶ里歴史公園
Visit Yoshinogari Historical Park to walk a reconstructed ancient village. Explore settlements and ruins, rest on the lawns and spend time outdoors.
Start at the east entrance for ruins. Play facilities and lawns are closer to the west entrance; choose for the areas you want to see to reduce walking.
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Visitor information
Address
〒842-0035 佐賀県神埼郡吉野ヶ里町田手1843
1843 Tade, Yoshinogari-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Saga-ken 842-0035, Japan
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Individual admission is JPY 460 for adults aged 15 and over; junior high school students and younger enter free. Ages 65 and over pay JPY 200 and need proof of age.
Opening hours
Hours are 09:00–17:00 in April–May and September–March, or 09:00–18:00 in June–August. Closed December 31, the third Monday in January and the following Tuesday.
What to see at Yoshinogari Historical Park
Walk through reconstructed settlements and ruins
Walk between reconstructed settlements and archaeological sites to explore the ancient village. Allow an unhurried visit with outdoor rests and lunch as well as ruins.
How to get to Yoshinogari Historical Park
From Saga Station, take a Tosu-bound Nagasaki Main Line local train and get off at Yoshinogari-Koen. Walk about 15 minutes to the east entrance. Check train journey times and return services in the official JR search, allowing waiting and station walks.
Yoshinogari entrances and transport JR service example · Saga → Yoshinogari-Koen
Visiting tips
Start a ruins visit at the east entrance
Use the east entrance for ruins. The west entrance is closer to play facilities and lawns, changing the walking distance to the archaeological area.
If combining sightseeing with outdoor rest
Allow around three to four hours for a ruins-focused visit with outdoor rests and lunch. This estimate does not cover the entire park; walks to and from the station and waiting for trains are separate.
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Questions about Yoshinogari Historical Park
Which entrance should I use for Yoshinogari ruins?
Use the east entrance, about a 15-minute walk from Yoshinogari-Koen Station. The west entrance is closer to play facilities and lawns.
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