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Kanzaki神埼市
Half a day is enough: see Yoshinogari Historical Park and one shrine, then move on to Saga or Tosu. Not a base.
Kanzaki is a small city in Saga Prefecture, best known for the Yoshinogari Historical Park, a large Yayoi-period settlement. The rest of the town has a few shrines and parks but little that demands a stop. Most travellers use it as a short detour between Saga and Tosu.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold)
- Airports
- HSG · FUK
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kanzaki110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kanzaki, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHSG Saga Airport (About 30 km (19 mi); bus or taxi to Kanzaki, check schedules.).HSG Saga Airport (About 19 mi (30 km); bus or taxi to Kanzaki, check schedules.).
- Getting aroundJR Nagasaki Line connects Kanzaki to Saga and Tosu.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup (ramen or udon)¥600–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- Beercan at a konbini¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi¥1,800–2,200 (≈ US$13–15)
- Metro or bus rideJR ride to Saga¥240 (≈ US$2) (check)
- Museum or sight ticketYoshinogari Historical Park entry¥460 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HSG Saga Airport (About 30 km (19 mi); bus or taxi to Kanzaki, check schedules.) · FUK Fukuoka Airport (About 50 km (31 mi); train via JR to Kanzaki station, about 1 h.)HSG Saga Airport (About 19 mi (30 km); bus or taxi to Kanzaki, check schedules.) · FUK Fukuoka Airport (About 31 mi (50 km); train via JR to Kanzaki station, about 1 h.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Nov (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kanzaki: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Nagasaki Line connects Kanzaki to Saga and Tosu. Buses are infrequent; a bicycle or taxi is better for the sights. Yoshinogari Historical Park is a 15-min walk from Yoshinogari Station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
JR Nagasaki Line, about 10 min
Saga Castle and the Saga Balloon Museum.
Door to door: About 20 min
JR Nagasaki Line, about 10 min
Tosu Premium Outlets and the Tosu Stadium.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
JR to Saga, then the Karatsu Line, about 1 h
Karatsu Castle and the pine forest of Nijinomatsubara.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
JR to Saga, then the Sasebo Line, about 1 h
Porcelain museums and kilns.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kanzaki Station area
A few business hotels; convenient for trains.
Saga city
More options and nightlife; 15 min by train.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed1 × 1 night × ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| JR from Saga to Kanzaki, one way1 × ¥240 · check | ¥240 |
| Yoshinogari Historical Park entry1 × ¥460 · check | ¥460 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥870 |
| Trip total≈ ¥9,570 per person per day, bed included | ¥9,570≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Noodle soup (ramen or udon) | ¥600–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer: can at a konbini | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi | ¥1,800–2,200 (≈ US$13–15) |
| JR ride to Saga | ¥240 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| Yoshinogari Historical Park entry | ¥460 (≈ US$4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Yoshinogari Historical Park is large: allow 2–3 hours.
- Most shrines and parks have no entry fee; check opening times.
- The tourist information site is Japanese-only; use Google Translate.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Kanzaki神埼市
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Fukuoka; most other countries: embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Saga → Kanzaki, JR: about ¥240 (≈ US$2), about 10 min (check)
- Taxi Kanzaki Station → Yoshinogari Park: ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatō)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- いくらですか？ — How much? (ikura desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kanzaki. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Yoshinogari Historical Park, Kushida-gū, Niiyama Shrine.
- Eat pages for local restaurants (check).
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Kanzaki Station.
Sources
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