Japan Midokoro
Nijinomatsubara
Nijinomatsubara Photo: ascesis CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Saga Prefecture / Karatsu / Nijinomatsubara

Karatsu, Saga Prefecture · Special Place of Scenic Beauty

Nijinomatsubara

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

LocationKaratsu, Saga Prefecture
Nearest stationHamasaki Station, 0.8 km (straight line)
TypeSpecial Place of Scenic Beauty, Place of Scenic Beauty
MoreWikipedia 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

Hayamajiri Dolmen Cluster
Hayamajiri Dolmen Cluster
4.1 km away · Karatsu
Old Takatori Family Residence
Old Takatori Family Residence
5.3 km away · Karatsu
Kawamura Art Museum
Kawamura Art Museum
5.3 km away · Karatsu
Matsurokan
Matsurokan
6.5 km away · Karatsu
Nabatake Site
Nabatake Site
6.5 km away · Karatsu
Iō-ji Temple
Iō-ji Temple
8.4 km away · Karatsu

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)