Activities
Mifuneyama Garden Autumn Light-Up 2025
See Saga's best fall foliage lit up at night at Mifuneyama Rakuen.
Mifuneyama Rakuen
Mifuneyama Rakuen is a sprawling Japanese garden paradise that covers over 500,000 square meters. Creation began in 1842 and finished in 1845 by Lord Nabeshima Shigeyoshi. Today, it is a Registered Japanese Monument. Mifuneyama Mountain behind the garden creates a stunning backdrop for the cultivated gardens.
The garden boasts being home to thousands of trees and flowers that change color and bloom according to the seasonal changes. This make Mifuneyama Rakuen a treat to see no matter what season you visit. Mifuneyama showcases the best that Saga Prefecture nature has to offer in a space that lets the imagination wander along with your feet.
It is also the location of many limited-time events and tree viewings, even being used a living canvas for TeamLab’s exhibitions. From the rainy summer season to the changing colors of autumn, Mifuneyama Rakuen is the site of many natural wonders.
Overview
Address
4100 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo, Saga 843-0022 (Map) (Directions)Hours
8:00 - 17:00 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
8:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
8:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
8:00 - 17:00
Thursday
8:00 - 17:00
Friday
8:00 - 17:00
Saturday
8:00 - 17:00
Sunday
8:00 - 17:00
Holidays
8:00 - 17:00
Price
¥400
Website
General Amenities
- Non-smoking
- Free parking
- Shops
- Baby-friendly
Access
A 5-minute taxi ride from Takeo-Onsen Station on the Sasebo Line.
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