Bekkaku Kanpeisha

Saga Shrine

佐嘉神社

/ Saga Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
20 min walk
Hours
24 hours

Overview

Enshrines the lords of the Saga Domain — pioneers of Japan's first Armstrong cannon, first steam engine, and first photographic image (daguerreotype). A bronze cannon replica stands in the grounds.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
1933 [昭和8年]

Enshrines the Saga domain lords who pioneered Japan's first Armstrong cannon, first steam engine, and first Daguerreotype photograph.

📄
Documented
1933

Enshrined Deities

Nabeshima Naomasa
primary Deity
Nabeshima Narinao
secondary Deity

Blessings

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

33.2544, 130.3003

Physical Address

2-10-43 Matsubara, Saga, Saga 840-0831

〒840-0831 佐賀県佐賀市松原2-10-43

Access

Saga Station (JR Nagasaki Line)

20 min walk

Hours

24 hours

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Saga Shrine?

Enshrines the lords of the Saga Domain — pioneers of Japan's first Armstrong cannon, first steam engine, and first photographic image (daguerreotype). A bronze cannon replica stands in the grounds.

Where is Saga Shrine located?

Saga Shrine is located in Saga, Saga. The full address is: 2-10-43 Matsubara, Saga, Saga 840-0831.