Saikei Park

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A mountain and water park brimming with beautiful, seasonal scenery, created by a coal baron using his personal fortune.

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HighlightsA mountain and water park built with a coal baron's private fortune
Stunning seasonal beauty, including cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage
The Kangotei, a registered tangible cultural property of Japan
Cultural facilities such as the Local History and Folk History Museums
Discover the history of Japan's modernization at the Pioneers' Museum

Basic Information

Address: 1975-1 Takeo-cho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Saga

Access: Car: 15 minutes by car from Takeo IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 10 minutes by taxi from Takeo Station on the JR Karatsu Line Bus: 15-minute walk from Showa Bus Hontakeo bus stop Show route

Op.Hours: Open 24 hours for viewing

Cld.Days: Open every day (The Kyodo Shiryokan Museum and Kango-tei teahouse are closed on Mondays; if Monday is a public holiday, they will be closed on the following weekday.)

Fee: Free

INFO: Restrooms are available in the parking lot and within the park. ＜Information＞ • Autumn Leaves Festival…Held from mid- to late November. Kango-tei teahouse is open to the public and available for rest. Stalls selling Takaku's local specialties, agricultural products, bread, and snacks are also set up, and events are held on weekends during the festival. • Cherry Blossom Festival…Held from late March to early April. Similar to the Autumn Leaves Festival, Kango-tei teahouse is open to the public and available for rest. Stalls selling Takaku's local specialties, agricultural products, bread, and snacks are also set up, and events are held on weekends during the festival. The Kyodo Shiryokan Museum and Kango-tei teahouse in the park are closed on Mondays. (Prior reservation is required to visit Kango-tei teahouse.)

HP: https://www.city.taku.lg.jp/main/1179.html

Overview

Saikei Park, located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, is a mountain and water park built on the site of the former residence of the Takeyama Takeo family (senior retainers) during the Edo period. It was constructed by the coal baron, Takatori Iyoshi, using his own funds. The park's name, Saikei, comes from Takatori Iyoshi's pen name. Saikei Park offers breathtaking seasonal beauty: cherry blossoms in spring, autumn foliage in the fall, and plum blossoms in winter. During cherry blossom season, the park is awash in pink, attracting many visitors for hanami (cherry blossom viewing). In autumn, the trees blaze with fiery reds and yellows, creating a magical atmosphere. In plum blossom season, the delicate flowers bloom in abundance, heralding the arrival of spring. The park features several facilities, including the Kangotei teahouse (a registered tangible cultural property), the Local History Museum (housing artifacts from the Paleolithic period and materials related to Takeo Seibyo Confucian shrine), and the History and Folk Museum (displaying tools and implements from the Edo period to the Showa era, including those used in coal mining and agriculture). There is also a Pioneers' Museum, which showcases individuals who contributed to Japan's modernization and local development. This park is beloved by many and is fitting for Takeo, a city known for its dedication to education, honoring Confucius at its shrine. Saikei Park, a place to enjoy history and nature, is a must-visit when exploring Saga Prefecture.