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Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City is a town surrounded by beautiful sea and nature on the Kitamatsuura Peninsula in the northern part of Nagasaki Prefecture.
With a population of about 20,000 (as of 2024), it is an area where agriculture and fisheries are thriving that take advantage of abundant Fishery Resources and a warm climate.
Matsuura City is proud of the Landings No.1 in Japan of "horse mackerel", and the fried horse mackerel using Fresh horse mackerel Landings in Local ports is known as "Holy land of Fried Horse Mackerel" in Famous nationwide.
In addition to fishing and agriculture, there are many attractive spots as Sightseeing spots, and you can enjoy the environment rich in Rich in nature.

◇◇Access to Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City
Fukuoka City - Access to Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City
The Access from Fukuoka City to Matsuura City makes it easy to visit Use cars and Train.

【Access by car】
It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Fukuoka City to Matsuura City.
You can Fun a comfortable drive while Use the West Kyushu Automobile Road and looking at the beautiful Coast lines of Fukuoka, Saga, and Nagasaki.

【Access by train】
If you want to Use Train, take the JR train from Hakata Station to Arita Station, and from Arita Station, transfer to the Matsuura Railway Nishikyushu Line and arrive at Matsuura Station via MR Imari Station.
Train travel time is about 2 hours and 35 minutes, and the scenic scenery Unfolds from the train window.

◇◇What is Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City?
In Matsuura City, fishing and agriculture support the city's economy.
In particular, the total amount of landings of horse mackerel and mackerel is one of the highest in Japan, and fried horse mackerel and mackerel dishes using these fish are a source of local pride.
In addition, there are many Nature landscapes in the city, Unfolds Fascination Visitors.

◇◇Popular Sightseeing spots in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇
There are a few Rich in nature Sightseeing spot and Famous landmarks in There are many Matsuura City, but this time we would like to introduce some of the most popular Sightseeing spot!

・Osaki Beaches
The Beaches is popular for its outstanding location with a white sand Coast line that stretches for about 150 meters. In addition to Bathing in the sea in the crystal clear sea, you can also enjoy marine sports such as windsurfing, canoeing, SUP, Barbecue, and camping, so you can enjoy your summer trip.

・Iroha Island
Iroha Island is a general name for many Uninhabited islands in the eastern part of Imari Bay, and the name was given because the large number of islands is reminiscent of the 48 characters of "Iroha Niho Heohe...".
You can enjoy the view from Daisen Park in Fukushima Towns, and it is so beautiful that the legend that "Kobo Daishi threw a brush" remains.

・Doya Terraced Paddy Field
Doya Terraced Paddy Field is a terraced rice field boasting beautiful scenery that has been chosen by 100 best terraced rice fields in Japan.
You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, and especially during the rice planting period from April to May, many photography enthusiasts from all over the country visit to capture the spectacular scenery of the rice paddies and the scenery shining on the sea surface, and the "Doya Terraced Paddy Field Fire Festival" Held in in October is a masterpiece.
Farming villages Healing Visitors.

◇◇Roadside Station in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇
Introducing Roadside Stations in Matsuura City that provide Specialty Products and Tourist Information of Matsuura City.

・Roadside Station Takarajima (Takarajima)
"Roadside Station Takarajima" is a Roadside Station at the foot of the Takarajima Hizen Bridge where you can buy Fresh seafood and Local Specialty Products, and a tuna dismantling show is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month.
In addition, the location facing the sea allows you to take a break while enjoying the scenery around Takara Island.

・Matsuura Umi no Furusato-kan
Inside the facility, the Products Museum features the Matsuura Fish Market and Fresh fish caught in the neighborhood.
You can also enjoy a delicious lunch such as fried horse mackerel and yellowtail bowls made with local ingredients.

◇◇Specialty products of Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City ◇◇
Matsuura City has many Specialty Products that take advantage of the rich Nature and warm climate, Restrooms available the following items are exquisite that will make your Gourmet Street groan.

・Earl's Melon
The Earl's Melon is grown in a high-grade melon that is Matsuura City and Cultivated, and is grown in a luxurious Cultivation way, with only 1 ball per plant.
There are that it is characterized by its sweetness and aroma, and is popular not only at Mass Merchandise Stores but also at Furusato Nozei.

・Toki Aji (Toki Aji)
Toki Aji is a fresh horse mackerel weighing more than 100g that is caught in the waters of Goto and Tsushima from April to August, and its fatty meat is exquisite.
Local recommend especially sashimi, grilled with salt, and fried horse mackerel.

・Toki mackerel (Toki mackerel)
Toki mackerel is a fish that Representatives Matsuura City along with Toki Aji. Mackerel weighing more than 400g is caught in the Tsushima Strait from the Goto Sea from October to February, and its umami and fatty meat are delicious like no other.
In addition to grilled Mackerel and Toki shime saba, luxurious Mackerel shabu is also popular There are in the Locals.

・Fried horse mackerel
Matsuura City is known as the "Holy Land of Holy Land of Fried Horse Mackerel", and Fried horse mackerel made with fresh horse mackerel has an exquisite taste that is crispy on the outside and plump on the inside.
It is served in many Shokudo and restaurants in the city and is loved by Locals and tourists alike.

◇◇Events and Festivals in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City ◇◇
Matsuura City Held in Festivals and Events throughout the year where you can feel the Local history and culture.

・Shisa Town Noryo Fireworks Festival
The Shisa Town Noryo Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival Held in on August 15 every year, and Spirit Boats Parade through the city with the sound of Matsuura Drums, and 1,000 fireworks color the night sky of Matsuura City at the climax.

・Matsuura Naval Festival
Matsuura Naval Festival is a festival held at the end of October every year to convey the history of Matsuura City to the present.
It is an all-citizens-participation Events to honor the Matsuura Party (Matsuura Water Army), which defended the Township from the invasion of the Yuan army, and a parade and powerful performances are presented.

◇◇Introducing Tourist Information of Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇
Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture is an attractive area with rich Nature, history, and seafood that Matsuura City is proud of.
Please visit Matsuura City and experience its charm.

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