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Takezaki Crab Port

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Takezaki Crab Port

竹崎漁港

Saga · Kyushu

Takezaki is a small Ariake Sea port famous locally for crab and tidal scenery. The sea wall, boats, and seafood inns make it feel direct and unpretentious.

Why we picked it

Its appeal is food-focused and rural, so mainstream tourists rarely prioritize it.

Best season
Winter
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.5· 1,604 reviews
Opening hours
Mon 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tue Closed Wed–Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
A working fishing harbour — no admission. You pay only for food: the oyster huts / crab restaurants (e.g. Takezaki Kaisan) charge by the item; Takezaki crab is seasonal and market-priced.
Nearest station
Ogi Station
Website
takezaki-kaisan.com

Today

10:00–16:30Fri closedTue closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tue Closed Wed–Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

How to get there

From Hakata Station · ~58 min by car

Tags

harborseafoodcoastfood

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