Japan Midokoro / Saga Prefecture / Karatsu / Nijinomatsubara
Karatsu, Saga Prefecture · Special Place of Scenic Beauty
Nijinomatsubara
- Nearest stationHamasaki Station 0.8 km
- DesignationSpecial Place of Scenic Beauty, Place of Scenic Beauty
The Nijinomatsubara (虹之松原) is a pine forest stretching along the sand dunes of Matsuragata, in the innermost part of Karatsu Bay, which faces the Genkai Sea in northern Kyushu. Located in the city of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, it is considered one of Japan's three great pine groves, along with Miho no Matsubara and Amanohashidate, and is a nationally designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
From the Wikipedia article “Nijinomatsubara” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Nijinomatsubara. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Karatsu, Saga Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hamasaki Station, 0.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| More | Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Nijinomatsubara?
- Hamasaki Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Nijinomatsubara a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Place of Scenic Beauty.
Nearby


Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hayamajiri Dolmen Cluster: Peka (CC BY-SA 4.0), Old Takatori Family Residence: STA3816 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kawamura Art Museum: Shigeru Aoki (Public domain), Matsurokan: Pekachu (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nabatake Site: Pekachu (CC BY-SA 4.0), Iō-ji Temple: hallyhawk (Public domain)
