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Town in Kyushu, Japan
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Tara (太良) is a town and peninsula located in Saga prefecture.
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多良岳
Mount Tara is one of the tallest mountains in Kyūshū. It is surrounded by the Tara mountains.
中山キャンプ場
Camping ground with cabins (open for a short period each year) and a trail to Mount Tara.
By plane
The closest airport is Saga Airport, followed by one in Nagasaki. Most travelers go to Fukuoka Airport for travel abroad.
By car
Route 207 runs through the length of the town, and is the only road to Nagasaki Prefecture. The mountains are seeded with small roads, many of them one lane and unpaved.
By boat
While fishing is a huge industry, there is no known sea travel, nor are there ferries available.
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Saga · International · HSG
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