Obscure Kyushu : Takeo
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January 10, 2019 - Obscure Kyushu : Takeo
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For my 12th day in Japan after staying the night in Ureshino, I decided to revisit Takeo after briefly visiting a couple of years ago. The first stop I made was Mifuneyama Rakuen which is a garden famous for it's winter illuminations starting in February.
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The garden itself is reasonably underwhelming in the daytime during winter but this garden is more of a seasons garden. It costs 400 yen to visit during the daytime.
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My second stop for the day was the Saga Space & Science Museum which costs 510 yen for the general exhibition but there is also a planetarium which can also be visited.
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This museum is well set up for children, specifically if they are Japanese speakers. There are also lots of hands on activities which are available as well.
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My favourite part of the museum was the aquarium section which has quite a few fish on the red list (animals which are highly endangered). I was also lucky enough for an English speaking worker to explain some of the science behind the fish which occurred during feeding time. As I visited on a Thursday morning, I was the only person here.
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One of the most spectacular libraries I have visited both architecturally and in use is the Takeo City Library. It's also got a Starbucks in it!
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Located a 3 minute walk from the library is the Takeo Shrine which is also home of a rather spectacular tree which can be seen in the rear of the shrine. It's said to be home to a spirit or god.
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I reasonably enjoyed Takeo but you mainly come to this area for the onsen water. I was also highly impressed with the museum but was disappointed with the garden during the daytime. My next post will be from Arita.
Further Information:
Mifuneyamarakuen (Japanese): http://mifuneyamarakuen.jp
Saga Science Museum (Japanese): https://www.yumeginga.jp
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