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It is one of the two museums of pharmaceutical science and industry in Japan.
The east part of Tosu-city and a part of Kiyama-cho are known as places where household medicines were established in the Edo era.
You will learn the culture and history of medicine that developed along with human history .

Nakatomi Memorial Medicine Museum

Daikozenji temple as known as Tsutsuji (Azalea) Temple was built in the beginning of the 800's. It is an old temple, but now is popular for flowers and autumn leaves.
The reed thatched roof that attracts people is even rare in Japan.

Daikouzenji Chigirien

It has been more than 300 years since the sake brewery had been established and the present head of the company is now 11th generation.
The main building, cellar and the other surroundings are registered as national tangible cultural properties and Saga heritage.
A tour around the factory is offered to visitors during the winter season. Enjoy sake tasting (500 yen for 3 types of Sake) as well.
The history of Japan can be felt under the big zelkova tree in the courtyard where the shiny white wall of the cellar stands.

Amabuki Shuzou Co., Ltd.

Multilayered cultivation allows you to pick strawberries while standing up and it is perfect for anyone from senior to kids. The strawberries would not touch the mud and you can enjoy them clean.

Tosu Berry Forest

Ochozu No Taki Falls located at the southern foot of Mt. Kusenbu is a beautiful waterfall which is 22 meters high. Its cold and beautiful stream is great for summer. Kajika frogs croak and also salamanders living here.

Ochozu No Taki Falls

The stream running through the site of Azumaya Shrine in Tosu city turns into a natural swimming pool during summer. The excited voices of children echo in the shrine site, with the cool refreshing sound of the waterfall ceaselessly falling down in the background.

Jul 21st - Aug 31st

Azumaya

Surrounded by greenery, the wide training ground and 9-hole short course are very attractive.

WELCOME GOLF CLUB

The tourist information office at Shin-Tosu Station, which serves both for Shinkansen bullet trains and other local trains, provides tourist information of the northern Saga area and other northern Kyushu areas and also deals with souvenirs from around Tosu City and other areas of Saga.

You can also rent a bicycle and a Nordic walking poles here and the rental fees for them are both 200 yen (available from 9 AM until 5 PM / rental terms apply).

Make sure to drop by!

Shin-Tosu Station Tourist Information Center

The mountain located by Ayabe Shrine is known as

Mar- May: Cherry Blossoms and Azalea at Ayabe Shrine

This temple of Tendai Buddhism became known nationwide as “azalea temple.” 50 thousand azalea bloom across the garden, measuring 75,000 square meters. During the period of azalea festival, many shops selling souvenir goods, foods and plants will open along the 200 meter-long street leading you to the temple.

Apr-May: Daikouzenji Azalea Festival

There is a habitat of fireflies in the northern part of Miyaki-cho. Sometime between May 20th and June 10th will be the best time to see the beautiful lights dancing around.

May-Jun: Hotaru (Firefly) Park in Miyaki-cho

This is a walk-around-the-town event guided by a group of volunteers. Visitors will be able to see the traditional performance art held at each shrine and participate in the Ebisu-meguri stamp rally. The

Oct: Tosu Nagasaki Kaido Festival

Sunflowers in the Yamada area located in the northern part of Miyaki Town come into bloom sometime between mid-October and mid-November. The sunflowers are planted on the terraced fields by a group of the locals. The large sunflowers that are bright yellow in autumn have a slightly different look from those seen in summer. Creating a great contrast of color with the autumn blue sky and the red colored leaves of Japanese wax trees in the background, they make a wonderful scenic spot. Especially on weekends, the area attracts a lot of photographers and tourists seeking to enjoy and take the photos of the picturesque scenery.

Oct-Nov: Autumn Sunflowers (Yamada Himawari-en)

There are more than 500 maple trees planted in the vast garden which is about 75,000 square-meters, and the colors of the autumn foliage and the straw-thatched roof of the temple gives an exquisite contrast. The night illumination light show is also a must-see.

Nov-Dec: Autumn Foliage in Daikouzenji Temple

Okayudameshi is a 1,200 years old ritual held in spring at Chiriku Hachiman Shrine. The shrine is known as one of the three major shrines around Japan hosting this ritual event. The shrine's sacred golden bowl is filled with rice porridge and dedicated to the shrine hall. The surface of the rice porridge is divided into four sections each of which designates each of four areas in the northern Kyushu; Chikuzen (North), Chikugo (South), Hizen (West) and Higo (East). People forecast the harvest and the weather of the year by looking at how the surface of the porridge is molded in a few weeks.

Mar: Okayu Dameshi (Fortune Telling)

With as many as 600 cherry trees in full bloom, Tashiro Park will be packed with a lot of visitors seeking to enjoy flower viewing. The trees will also be lit up at night during the best viewing period.

Mar-Apr: Cherry Blossoms of Tashiro Park

Japanese wisteria comes in full bloom at the site of Maki Town Tenmangu Shrine. The vine tree of wisteria here is estimated to be about 120 years old and designated as a valuable tree of Saga Prefecture and Tosu City.

Apr: Wisteria in Maki (Maki no Ofuji)

A thousand cherry trees are in full bloom, and the trail leading to the top is a tunnel of cherry blossoms. From the observatory, you can see from Tosu City to the eastern part of Saga plain.

Asahiyama Park

There are Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms blooming at the lakeside of the dam. You can enjoy hot spring and the meals while observing cherry blossoms at

March　Cherry Blossoms of Kawachi Dam

Cherry bloosoms alongside Kamenoko Pond in Kisshoji Temple are popular as a sakura-viewing spot in Kiyama Town. Also, approximately 1000 rhododendrons in full bloom attract a lot of visitors in April.

March　Kisshoji Temple　Cherry Blossoms of Kamenoko Pond

Kisshoji Temple is also known as the temple of rhododendrons, and approximately 1000 rhododendrons in full bloom attract a lot of visitors in April. Also, you can have an unusual and valuable experience of Gojodo Meguri, which you will be walking in the basement under Daijihi Hall(Main Temple).

April　Rhododendrons of Kisshoji Temple