Sasa Station, located in the northwestern part of Nagasaki Prefecture, is a small station surrounded by rural scenery. However, from its modest appearance, you can catch a glimpse of its great charm.
When you exit the ticket gate of Sasa Station, you are surrounded by rural scenery enveloped in greenery. Distant mountains and nearby rice fields and vegetable gardens harmonize to create a serene atmosphere. In spring, the fields are covered with rapeseed flowers, and in summer, the greenery of the countryside is vivid.
A short walk from the station leads to a riverside promenade along the Sasa River. It is also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kawazu cherry blossoms in spring. In winter, you may also catch a glimpse of the picturesque Ayu fishing with four-hands net.
Sasa Station is a small station surrounded by a leisurely rural landscape. However, its charm lies in the beauty of the scenery and the changing of nature throughout the seasons that you can feel up close. If you stop by in between your sightseeing, you will encounter the unique scenery of Nagasaki.