Mt. Kagami Observatory

A viewing platform at the top of Mt. Kagami, a mountain once visited by numerous poets in the Nara period (710–794) and much praised in the poems of the Man'yoshu (The Ten Thousand Leaves), Japan’s oldest poetry anthology. 283 meters above sea level, this popular photo spot offers a spectacular view of Nijinomatsubara and Karatsu Bay. Approximately 15 minutes by train from JR Nijinomatsubara Station.

Spot details

Address: Saga Pref. Karatsushi Kagami Mountain summit Map
Area: Karatsu / Yobuko / Genkai Area
Phone: 0955729250
Hours: Open 24 hours
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(175spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Not available
Note: The tel will connect you to the Karatsu Station General Tourist Information Center.