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Mifuneyama Rakuen

Mifuneyama Rakuen

御船山楽園

Mifuneyama Rakuen is a large garden at Takeo Onsen hot spring town, dating from the late Edo period. It was created by the feudal lord Nabeshima Shigeyoshi and covers about 500,000 square meters. In spring visitors can see cherry blossoms, azaleas and wisteria. In autumn the colored leaves are lit up in the evening.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Open 8:00–17:00.

Admission

Adults pay 500 yen and elementary school students pay 300 yen.

Getting there

From Hakata Station it is about 1 hour 20 minutes by train, then about 5 minutes by taxi from Takeo-Onsen Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The garden has two steep slopes that can be slippery in rain. Wheelchair users should take care; wheelchairs can be borrowed at the entrance.
  • Bringing tarps and alcohol into the garden is not allowed.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The park has a teahouse and statues depicting the 500 disciples of Buddha. Visitors may simply look around.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saga and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Saga

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr05:06
  2. Sunrise06:40
  3. Dhuhr12:04
  4. Asr15:02
  5. Maghrib17:24
  6. Isha18:48

Times are calculated for Saga City. Times may differ elsewhere in Saga.

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Places to pray near Mifuneyama Rakuen

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Mifuneyama Rakuen

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): mifuneyamarakuen.jp, japan.travel