Rainbow Pine Grove
Niji no Matsubara is one of Japan's three great pine forests, stretching approximately 4.5 km along the coastline of Karatsu City in Saga Prefecture, and it has been designated as a special scenic spot by the government. The planting began in the early 17th century by the first lord of the Karatsu Domain, Terasawa Hirotaka, for the purpose of wind and tide protection, and now about one million black pines thrive in the area. There are numerous intriguing stories associated with this pine forest, such as the legend of "Niji no Matsubara" and the "Seven Wonders" related to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Its beautiful scenery captivates many tourists.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Rainbow Pine Grove
- Location
- 〒847-0022 Higashitaratsu, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture to Hamadama
- Access
- 5 minutes on foot from JR Chikuhi Line Nijinomatsubara Station.
40 minutes from Nagasaki Expressway Taku Interchange, and 10 minutes from West Kyushu Expressway Karatsu Interchange. - Parking
- 85 cars
- Business Hours
- Open for viewing自由
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：0955-72-4963
- Official Website
