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Mietsu Naval Dock
Mietsu Naval Dock Photo: Pekachu CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

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Saga, Saga Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site

Mietsu Naval Dock

The Mietsu Naval Dock (三重津海軍所, Mietsu Kaigunsho) was a Bakumatsu period repair and shipbuilding facility, located in what is now the Hayatsue, Kawasoe-machi, neighborhood of the city of Saga, Saga Prefecture Japan. Established by Saga Domain in 1858, it also served as an educational and training institute for the operation of Western ships.

From the Wikipedia article “Mietsu Naval Dock” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Mietsu Naval Dock. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationSaga, Saga Prefecture
Nearest stationSaga Station, 7.4 km (straight line)
TypePart of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site
Year1858 (founded)
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 16 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Mietsu Naval Dock?
Saga Station. It is 7.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Mietsu Naval Dock a designated cultural property?
Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site.
When was Mietsu Naval Dock founded?
In 1858.

Nearby

Ōkuma Memorial Museum
Ōkuma Memorial Museum
5.4 km away · Saga
Saga Castle History Museum
Saga Castle History Museum
5.5 km away · Saga
Saga Castle
Saga Castle
5.5 km away · Saga
Saga Prefectural Museum
Saga Prefectural Museum
5.6 km away · Saga
Saga Prefectural Art Museum
Saga Prefectural Art Museum
5.6 km away · Saga
Saga University Art Museum
Saga University Art Museum
6.0 km away · Saga

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Ōkuma Memorial Museum: Pekachu (CC BY-SA 4.0), Saga Castle History Museum: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Saga Castle: 上条ジョー (CC BY-SA 3.0), Saga Prefectural Museum: ja:User:Sanjo (Public domain), Saga Prefectural Art Museum: ja:User:Sanjo (Public domain), Saga University Art Museum: Pekachu (CC BY-SA 4.0)