Historical group of nomadic Iranian peoples
Saka
The Saka were a group of nomadic Eastern Iranian peoples who lived in the Eurasian Steppe and the Tarim Basin from the 9th century BC to the 5th century AD.
The Saka were closely related to the Scythians, and both groups formed parts of the wider Scythian cultures. However, the two groups have differing specific geographical and cultural traits. The Saka languages formed part of the Scythian phylum, a branch of the Eastern Iranian languages.
How locals move
Getting around Saka the local way
- Get inFerries dock at which also serves as terminus for several tram lines.
- Get inSlower ferries, which also carry motor vehicles, arrive in 2 hr 40 min at a much-reduced cost of ¥3670.
- Get aroundA day pass which also includes travel on the Matsudai Kisen ferry to Miyajima costs ¥1000 (¥550 children).
- Go nextMiyajima and its iconic floating torii are an easy day-trip from Hiroshima — about an hour away by tram or local train to the port of Miyajima-guchi and then a short ferry ride.
- Go nextA longer ferry ride from Ujina could take you to Matsuyama for a day at the famed Dogo Onsen hot springs.
- Go nextThe ferry company operating this service offers a foreigner discount of ~45% off the normal price.
- Go nextOne way ticket price after discount from Hiroshima to Matsuyama is ¥2000 for the slow ferry and ¥3600 for fast one.
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