Yoshinogari Historical Park: tickets, entrances and parking

Check official admission prices, seasonal hours, east and west entrances, station walking routes and parking fees at Yoshinogari Historical Park in Saga Prefecture.

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  • Saga
  • Family
  • Day trips

Yoshinogari Historical Park () is in Saga Prefecture. The park has several entrances, each convenient for a different area. Based on official information, this article covers opening hours, admission, entrances, and parking charges. Prices and events may change, so consult the official website before traveling. For regional transport, see Kyushu Shinkansen and limited express trains.

Key points

  • Admission: Adults aged 15 and older 460 yen; ages 65 and over 200 yen; junior high school students and younger free
  • Opening hours: April to May 9:00 to 17:00; June to August 9:00 to 18:00; September to March of the following year 9:00 to 17:00
  • East entrance is convenient for archaeological remains; west entrance for lawns and play areas
  • About 15 minutes on foot from Yoshinogari-Koen Station () to the east entrance; about 15 minutes from Kanzaki Station () to the west entrance

Admission and opening hours

Item Official information
Adults (15 and older) 460 yen; two-day ticket 500 yen
Aged 65 and over 200 yen; two-day ticket 240 yen
Junior high school students and younger Free
Groups (20 or more, counting from primary school age) Adults 280 yen; age 65 and over 200 yen
Annual pass Adults 4,600 yen; age 65 and over 2,000 yen
Closed 31 December, third Monday in January and the following day

Which entrance should you use?

Entrance Officially described use
East entrance (, main entrance) Convenient for the archaeological remains area
West entrance () Convenient for lawns, play areas, and outdoor cooking areas
New west entrance Convenient for Snow Peak GROUNDS YOSHINOGARI and the new west campground
North entrance Convenient for the Ancient Forest Experience Center and north campground

If you mainly want to see the remains, walk from Yoshinogari-Koen Station to the east entrance. For children playing on the lawns, walk from Kanzaki Station to the west entrance. Both routes are officially listed as about 15 minutes on foot.

Parking

Vehicle Fee per visit
Ordinary car 310 yen
Motorcycle 100 yen
Large vehicle 1,050 yen
Bicycle Free
  • The official opening promotion at the new west entrance provides free parking for ordinary cars and motorcycles until 31 March 2027; large vehicles still pay
  • Annual pass holders also have free parking for ordinary cars and motorcycles
  • This promotion is time-limited; whether it continues from April 2027 depends on official announcements

Checks before departure

  1. Confirm opening hours for your date (only June to August closes at 18:00)
  2. Choose your entrance depending on whether you want archaeological remains or lawns
  3. If driving, check whether the new west entrance’s free-parking period is still in effect

Yoshinogari is a major Saga attraction. More Saga information will be added. For other Kyushu prefectures, see the Kyushu travel guide.

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