Niji no Matsubara

Overview

Spanning a length of beach in view of the castle, Niji no Matsubara stretches along the coast with a fabled count of over one million hand-planted pine trees.  The forest is approximately 500 meters wide, and 4.5 kilometers long. Niji no Matsubara stands with Miho Matsubara and Kehi Matsubara as one of the three most precious pine forests in Japan, and has been designated as an important scenic spot in Japan. Along with Nji no Matsubara, Kagamiyama Observatory is a must-visit spot in Karatsu sightseeing.

Recommended season

• Spring / Summer

Information

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• Address: Higashi Karatsu, Karatsu City to Hamatama Town　
  
  Travel time from major stations (By Car)
• From Fukuoka：Approximately 50 mins from Hakata Station
• From Saga：Approximately 1 hours 10 mins from Saga Station