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Located at the Kumanokawa Hot Springs, hot spring area that is the nearest to downtown Saga. Since the temperature of the natural radium hot spring water is not so high, guests can take a long bath and get themselves warm from the core. The tofu dishes, for which your body will thank you, are much recommended.

Yumechidori
This facility is located in Taradake Natural Park, blessed by rich natural surroundings with woods inhabited by a variety of insects and birds. The altitude of 420 meters above the sea level makes it a cool summer resort.

Kashima City Shizen No Yakata HIRATANI
Guesthouse located on the high ground looking towards Cape Hado, with ocean view for all rooms. At this guesthouse at the westernmost tip of Kyushu Region, the beauty of sunset submerging into the wide spreading Genkai Sea is a must-see sight.

Chinzeimati Guesthouse Hadomisaki
A friendly ryokan with retro Showa atmosphere. The quality of hot spring is good, there are Public Bath, Open-air Bath and Open-air Family Bath available. The baths inside the rooms with water flowing directly from the hot spring source is very popular as well. The food made using seasonal ingredients are very delicious. Everyone from small babies to seniors are very pleased, as the meals are served inside the room.

Ryokan with Flowers and Hospitality　Shoen
Baisao (1675 - 1763), one of the historical figures from Saga, is known as the founder of Sencha tea ceremony. He is said to have set the direction of Kyoto culture by serving tea to people from all social classes during the Edo Period, when the caste system was still present in Japan's feudal society. Hizen Tsusentei exhibits the articles and documents left by Baisao. There is also a cafe space, where visitors can enjoy looking at Arita sencha teaware and taste Ureshino tea and the specialty sweets of Saga. Here you can learn the master's virtue of a true tea ceremony: recreating a new world inside one tea pot.

Hizen Tsusentei
The restaurant is often chartered for concerts on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Please contact the restaurant and check whether it's open before visiting.

Restaurant & Cafe Romanza
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Arita Terrace
This café is annexed to the gallery of Kosen Kiln in Okawachiyama. Surrounded by the relaxing green and trees, please spend a relaxing time while having a piece of hand-made cake and a cup of coffee with

Cafe Kosen
We are the Nishikoji Nabeshima family, a branch family of Ogi Nabeshima Domain. The founder is Motoatsu who is the second son of Naoyoshi Nabeshima, the second load of Ogi Domain. We passed on Yagyū Shinkage-ryū (the oldest Japanese schools of swordsmanship) until the end of the Edo period. This place is now used as a cafe and gallery.

Gallery & Cafe Ogi Nabeshima House Ten
Cafe in an old house which was renovated from a house built 100 years ago. Wi-Fi, power supply and PC (Mac) are prepared so everyone can use. Please feel the nostalgic atmosphere, take it easy and enjoy a comfortable time.

Craft Cafe　Conekuri-ya
This is a museum exhibiting the works of Hayama Yuki, who is a potter and a writer. There is also a cafe inside the museum. The building was built at the old mine site with a building material imported from Austria, called CLT. In the vicinity, there is a spot where you can look over the strange-shaped stone of Chimachibo Park which is the designated park of the prefecture.

YUKI HAYAMA STUDIO GALLERY & Cafe516
Saga Domain, the one shined the most in Japan during the late Edo - Restoration period. Saga Castle History Museum was opened as a facility to help convey the stories of that period in a simpler way. This facility takes pride in its scale of 2400 square meters, as the remains of Saga Castle's Inner Circle Palace from Tenpo period was restored while being conserved at the same time.

Saga Castle History Museum
Nabeshima Dantsu is a special kind of carpets which used to be dedicated to the lord of the old Saga Domain in the Edo Period. Nabeshima Dantsu which is unique to Japan, is purely made with cotton. The more you use it, the better it looks and feels. It can create a relaxed or welcoming atmosphere wherever you place it. Enjoy the elegance of Nabeshima Dantsu carpets.

Nabeshima Dantsu Yoshijima Residence
Old Nagasaki Kaido Streets in Yanagi-machi, Saga City and 7 Historic Buildings in the surrounding areas include various styles of buildings from a Western style architecture built in early 20th century to a modern Japanese style architecture. Some of them also feature beautiful gardens that attract many people as great photo opportunity sites. At the old Fukuda Family’s house, one of the 7 buildings, you can join a workshop to try your hand on hand-weaving Saga Nishiki textile, the famous traditional crafts from Saga.

Saga Museum of History and Folk Culture (District)
Built back in the Edo Period (17th–19th century) in Hasuike area (current Yanagi-machi), the houses of the Morinaga Family, who was a renowned tobacco producer, consist of residential houses and storehouses, which are among the few remaining three-story storehouses from the time. The storehouses were used to store tobacco, which the founder of the Morinaga's tobacco company started producing in the Edo period by an order from the local feudal lord. “Fuji No Kemuri,” the tobacco brand produced by the Morinaga company, got a great reputation that the flavor was even better than Tengu, the tobacco brand then famous in Tokyo, and was favored by such important figures as Shigenobu Okuma. When the tobacco production was nationalized, the company switched their business to traditional kimono retailing and lasted until 1934. The storehouse was renovated after that and is today occupied by Kureha, the black tea store, and “Orimonogatari,” the shop providing traditional Nabeshima Dantsu carpet.

The Old Morinaga Residence
Kameichi Hisatomi, the founder of the footwear store Hisatomi Shoten moved to the present location of this old building in 1921 and opened an office for his footwear wholesaling business here. The building used to have a factory in its backyard where they were manufacturing Japanese footwear. With the business expanded to reach the Korean market, his company became one of the major footwear manufacturers / retailers in the prefecture. The wooden sigh board with the name of the office written in old style from right to left (opposite to the way Japanese letters are commonly written today) is proudly displayed inside the store still today and reminds visitors of the old history of the store. Currently, the building is tenanted by Konekuriya, the handcraft cafe, on the first floor, and the photo studio Harenohi on the second floor and some other art-related stores and allows you to casually browse around pieces of artworks.

The Old Hisatomi Residence
This memorial museum was built for the 125th anniversary of the birth of Okuma Shigenobu, who is well known as an internationally renowned politician and the founder of Waseda University, and completed in November, 1966. It was designed by Imai Kenji, emeritus professor of Waseda University and opened in October, 1967. The museum exhibits the historical materials related to Okuma and illustrates his life with pictures and videos.

Okuma Shigenobu Memorial Museum
Chokokan was the first museum in Saga Prefecture to open in 1927 (Showa 2). The museum was closed during wartime but reopened in 1998 (Heisei 10) . Materials created by the daimyo, such as historical documents and artworks passed down by the Marquis Nabeshima Family (a former feudal lord from Saga), will be on display at special exhibitions held several times a year. Make sure to check out the western-style architectural heritage from the early ages, which is a registered tangible cultural property in Saga.　Please check the official website for the information on the period and contents of exhibitions.

Chokokan
Saga Shrine is the only shrine in Saga Prefecture that was designated as the special government shrine and enshrines the 10th lord of the Nabeshima Domain, Naomasa Nabeshima and Naohiro, the 11th lord. Matsubara Shrine, which adjoins Saga Shrine, is worshiped as the shrine enshrining the souls of the ancestors of the Nabeshima Family including Naoshige, the founder of Nabeshima Domain, and Katsushige, the 1st lord of the domain. There are also 8 other sub-shrines on the site of Saga Shrine and they attract people for the belief that visiting all of them will make the visitor’s dream come true. A New Year event in which a canon is shot for celebration by the governor, mayor and other participants is held at the shrine at the midnight of December 31st. It is well worth checking out.

Saga Shrine
Hizen vidro is a traditional hand-made glassware which is recognized as an Intangible Cultural Property of Saga. Succeeding the traditional techniques from the late Edo Period, SOEJIMA GLASS started making glassware in 1903 in Saga and has been in the business for over 100 years now. The company produces highly unique glassware with the techniques that can only be seen in Hizen Vidro. Our product lineup includes retro glass containers for hot sake (Kanpin) made with two glass rods, simple yet exquisite cups and various other fashionable and elegant pieces of glassware.

Soejima Glassware Co., Ltd. (Hizen Vidro)
This facility introduces the life of Xu Fu, who came to Saga in search of herbs of perennial youth and long life. It is adjoined by a herb garden planted with 500 kinds of herbs. As you can also enjoy looking at the mountains which change the colors as the season changes, this place attracts many couples and families as a walking spot.

Xu Fu Choju Kan
Enjoy a brewery tour and sake tasting for free　at Gallery Yamato. A great collection of sake such as a very unique shochu made from water caltrop seeds is available. Feel free to take home the water used for brewing. (Containers are also available for purchase)

Yamato Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Nao Washi (a traditional Japanese paper specially produced in this area) has a history of 300 years. All the manufacturing process from cultivating paper mulberry trees to making papers from them are still done manually today.

Nao Tesuki Wachi
At Tenzan Ski Resort, the snow is made with an artificial snow maker and you can enjoy all kinds of snow sports from sleighing to skiing and snowboarding. You can just casually visit and rent necessary equipment. It is conveniently located in about 40 minutes by bus from the downtown area of Saga.

Tenzan Ski Resort
A dude ranch with a large grass field.

Mitsuse Le Vert Farm Dongurimura Village
It consists of the Sano Tokumin Memorial Hall (experiential learning facility), which honors Tokumin Sano's achievements and learns the spirit of philanthropy, and a historical park that reveals the remains of the Saga Domain Naval Office, the source of modern Japanese science and technology.It is a base facility for human resource development that exhibits materials and relics related to the achievements of the Japanese Red Cross Society's founder, Tsunemin Sano, and learns the achievements of ordinary people through next-generation education, volunteer activities, lifelong learning, and community exchange activities. *Due to the renewal work, the hall will be closed until September, Reiwa 3rd year(2021).

Sano Tsunetami Memorial Museum
Chikugo River Lift Bridge is the only lift bridge in Japan and it can be crossed during 30 minutes from 5 minutes past every hour. It is also lit up at night. At the foot of the bridge is “Bridge Station Doronpa,” a shop offering free sightseeing pamphlets and sells local specialties and craft goods.

Bridge Station Doronpa / Chikugo River Lift Bridge
The original castle was built in 1608 by Terazawa Hirotaka, the first lord of the Karatsu Domain. The present castle keep tower was newly built in 1966 and you can overlook the Niji No Matsubara Pine Grove and the Karatsu Bay and the downtown area of Karatsu City from the top floor. It is also well known as a viewing spot of cherry blossoms and wisteria in Spring.

Karatsu Castle
Niji No Matsubara is a black pine grove created artificially by the order of Terasawa Shimanokami Hirotaka, who was the first load of Karatsu Domain, in order for the purpose of preventing the wind and sand from the beach. Total length is about 4.5 km, it is counted as one of the 3 major pine groves in Japan.

Niji No Matsubara Pine Grove
This 283.6 meter-tall mountain, Mt. Kagamiyama is known for the mythical tragic love story of Princess Sayo Matsuura. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Niji No Matsubara Pine Groves and the Karatsu Bay from the mountain top observation deck. It is also famous as a place to see cherry blossoms and azaleas. In spring, the climbing trail turns into a tunnel of cherry blossoms.

Mt. Kagamiyama

Hikiyama Exhibition Hall
The construction of the main office of the Karatsu Bank was completed in 1912. The building was designed by Dr. Kingo Tatsuno, who was originally from Karatsu area and is today known as a designer of Tokyo Station, the main office of Bank of Japan and many other famous buildings. He is a representative architect of the Meiji era.

Former Karatsu Bank
This is an old mansion of Koreyoshi Takatori, who was known as the owner of Kishima coal mine and other business enterprises. There are two large buildings on the site of about 300 square meters. Those buildings have various unique features such as a noh stage in the hall, fanlight with plant and animal carvings, paintings on the sliding doors and etc.

Former Takatori Residence
This kiln has been succeeded over generations from the end of the 16th Century to the present day. The exhibition section features the works by the 14th Nakazato Tarouemon and other products from the kiln. On the site, there are also the ruins of an old historic kiln (Tojinmachi Ochawan Gama), which used to be dedicated to the local government of the old Karatsu Domain and are designated as a national historic site today.

Nakazato Tarouemon Kiln
Along Ochawangama Street, there are famous Karatsu pottery kilns such as Nakazato Tarouemon Kiln as well as the ruins of the official kiln of the Karatsu Domain. Inlaid pottery pieces with patterns drew by the 13th Nakazato Trouemon can be found everywhere on the street.

Ochawangama Street
The morning market of Yobuko is counted as one of the three major morning markets in Japan. About 40 street stalls on weekdays and about 60 on weekends and public holidays will be lined up selling fresh and dried seafood, vegetables, fruits and other items.

Yobuko Morning Market
The former Nakao Residence is the remains of the former residence of the Nakao family who gained enormous wealth as a owner of a whaling group through whaling during the Edo period until the beginning of the Meiji era.

Former Nakao Residence
Marinepal Yobuko mainly operates two sightseeing boats; Zeela is a marine observatory boat which allows you to take in the underwater scenery with the fish swimming naturally on the current . Ikamaru is a sightseeing boat which cruises around Nanatsugama sea caves.

Marinepal Yobuko
Nanatsugama caves are created by the rough wind and waves of the Genkai Sea eroding a basalt coast and designated as a natural property by the national government. It makes you feel the wonder of nature.

Nanatsugama Caves

Nagoya Castle Museum
Nagoya Castle was built as a base from which soldiers were dispatched to Korea when Toyotomi Hideyoshi invaded the country. The castle site is 17 hectare and back then was the second largest castle following Osaka Castle. Over 130 encampments of the vassal warlords were installed in the area around the castle at the time and attracted over 200 thousand people from around the nation.

Nagoya Castle Ruins
Hado Cape is located in the northeast edge of the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula sticking out into the Genkai Sea. At the finish point of Kyushu Olle Karatsu Course, there are lines of food stalls serving grilled turban shells,

Hado Cape
More than 200,000 people visit the shrine every year to wish themselves good luck on earning money, winning the lottery, and other events.

Houtou Shrine
The terraced rice fields of Warabino, known as one of the best 100 terraced rice fields in Japan, spread in the shape of a folding hand fan on the northern hillside of Mt. Hachimandake located almost in the center of Saga.

Terraced Rice Fields of Warabino
Kashibaru Shitsugen (wetland), also known as

Kashibaru Shitsugen (Wetland)
Mikaeri No Taki Falls of Ikisa River consists of male falls and female falls, which are selected as ones of the best 100 falls in Japan. In June, 400 thousand hydrangea in 50 kinds will bloom around the falls and along the lower stream of the river.

Mikaeri No Taki Falls
Located at the foot of Sakureizan (altitude of 887m) in Kyuragi Town which is surrounded by nature, you can enjoy walking and watching the leaves turning red and yellow here in mid-November. 　When you feel tired, you can have a little rest at the reconstructed old house

Kankyo Geijutsu No Mori Park
This picturesque scenery has been designated as one of Japan's best 100 waterfalls. There is a walking path along the ravine that consists of 8 waterfalls and pools as well as temples such as Ikume Kan'non temple which is said to heal eye troubles and Fukujyuin Temple.

Kan'non Falls
Fureai Nature School Hizen surrounded by the Genkai Quasi-National Park, Iroha Island, is completed with cottage camping sites open year-round, hands-on pottery workshops, Goemon Bathing experience, and sea kayaking experience (available March 20th to November 20th). Come by and experience the world that almost feels too quiet.

Fureai Nature School Hizen
This facility always has a good collection of sightseeing brochures and pamphlets and is providing sightseeing advice to visitors. Its utmost purpose is to preserve the history and culture of Hamatama-machi and hand over Hamasaki Gion Festival to the next generation in cooperation with Yamakasa Promotion Association.

Hamasaki Gion Festival Float Preservation Center
The garden has the Kyushu's largest worldwide collection of peonies; 80 types, 2,500 plants and 30 types, 30,000 Chinese peonies. Bring the entire family and have fun at the open-grass field or the Children's Forest with slides, swings, and assorted play equipment.

Botan To Midori No Oka (Peony and Green Hill Park)
You can enjoy the view of islands floating in the Genkai Sea from the deck of this tower, which is connected to the land with a bridge, and from the underwater observation tower located 7 meters below the sea-level, you can observe black sea bream, grass puffer, neon damselfish and many other kinds of fish swimming around and seaweeds such as sea oak, hondawara brown alga in their natural habitat.

Genkai Undersea Observatory Tower

In order to convey the achievements and personality of Hideo Murata to the future generations, this museum was built in 2014 in Ouchi-cho, the home of the singer. Enjoy the world of Hideo Murata, the king of Japanese Showa music.

Hideo Murata Memorial Museum
It is a botanical garden located in the middle of Mt. Kagamiyama. There are hundreds of kinds of begonia exhibited and on sale. You can enjoy not only the begonia but also other beautiful flowers throughout the year but it is recommended to visit here in spring.

Ponpoko Village Begonia Garden
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
This is a temple where the soul of Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, is enshrined. It is one of the oldest Confucian temples in Japan along with the ones in Tochigi and Okayama and designated as an Important Cultural Property by the national government. Every year, the traditional ritual event for consoling the souls of Confucius and his disciples (called Sekisai) is held twice in spring and autumn.

Taku Seibyo (Confucian Temple)
Koreyoshi Takatori, a coal mine millionaire from the Taku Area, built Seikei Park and donated it to the municipality. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall decorate the park and attract many tourists. Kanoutei (public hall), which is designated as a tangible cultural property by the national government and two museums themed on the local history and culture are located in the park.

Seikei Park / Folk Museum
Koreyoshi Takatori donated this public hall to the municipality. The name “Kanoutei” derives from an old Chinese poem about Japanese bush warblers which keep tweeting in a small voice all during winter so they can sing beautifully in spring. The name reflects the wish that each of villagers of Taku studies here at this public hall and becomes recognized in a broader society as a person worthy of respect.

Kanoutei
This Japanese style restaurant primarily serves fresh soba noodles and tempura. It is adjacent to Taiheian Distillery Museum where you can learn about the distilling culture. Saga's best Sake are on display, available for purchase, and available to taste-test. Visitors can try their hand at making hand-made soba noodles.

Taiheian Distillery Museum
The name of “kudo style” derives from the u-shaped roofs, which were considered to look like the smoke outlet of a furnace called “kudo.” This type of traditional houses are scattered widely in the southern part of Saga Prefecture. Some of those in the Itaya Area were built especially in the early age and one of them is designated as a national cultural property. At “Bansen No Sato,” a farmer shop located in the area, you can buy local agricultural products of Taku.

Kudo Style Houses (Kawauchi Residence ・ Mori Residence)
Togenshosha was founded in 1699 as a school open to anyone regardless of class at the time and produced many notable figures. It was demolished when a new educational system was established in the Meiji Period but was rebuilt in 1991 largely retaining the original appearance with slight modern improvements. It is today used as a facility for training and other purposes.

Togenshosha
landscape paintings. After the government of the Saga Domain set up kilns that produce only gifts for the government here in the Edo Period, pottery makers here continued providing potteries to the Tokugawa Shogunate and the government officials until the end of the Edo Period. The area is scattered with old brick chimneys and 30 kilns, and you can feel the history and tradition of about 350 years alive here. The Agency for Cultural Affairs recognize stories of its culture and tradition through historical attractions or features as “Japanese Heritage”. In April, 2016, the history and landscape of Okawachiyama was recognized as “Hometown of Japanese Pottery, Hizen ～Pottery Walk with Simultaneous Emergence of Many Talents and Achievements ～

Okawachiyama Village
This museum was set up in the renovated white-walled buildings that was originally owned by the Inuzuka family known as the famous pottery merchants. You can learn how they lived in the old days and enjoy the old Imari Ware exhibited.

Imari City Ceramic Merchant's Museum "Marukoma"
Nabeshima Hanyou Park is located on the hill adjacent to the pottery village of Okawachiyama and has facilities to preserve historical heritages and provide resting stations. It is very unique to this pottery town. The Agency for Cultural Affairs recognize stories of its culture and tradition through historical attractions or features as “Japanese Heritage”. In April, 2016, the history and landscape of Okawachiyama was recognized as “Hometown of Japanese Pottery, Hizen ～Pottery Walk with Simultaneous Emergence of Many Talents and Achievements ～

Nabeshima Hanyou Park
This is a facility where you can find out about the history of the old Imari. The old Imari large dish and the model of the Sengoku Ship are displayed. On the first floor we have a ceramic shop and ceramic making classes and ceramic painting classes are available. Let`s make your own ceramics. Since we have experienced instructors teach you so there is nothing to worry about .

Umi No Silk Road Kan
This facility opened in 1980 when Imari Ware and Arita Ware were designated as Important Traditional Craftworks by the national government. It features an exhibition room which showing the works of kilns in the Imari and Arita areas and a historical archive room which exhibits old pieces of Nabeshima Ware and other historical articles. You can learn how pottery was changed historically by looking at both of these exhibition rooms. A workshop room is available for group customers to try their hands at pottery painting. “International Amateur Ceramics Contest” judged by prestigious and representative artisans of Saga named the 14th generation Nakazato Tarouemon, the 14th generation Imaizumi Imaemon and the 15th generation Sakaida Kakiemon is held from the end of March to the beginning of April.

Imari Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center
The successive heads of the Maeda Family used to succeed the position of the village headman of the Imari Area back in the Edo Period. The site of this mansion is about 3300 square meters and the main residence was built in the late Edo Period. The wooden house with thatched roofs was built in Kudo style often seen in old houses in Saga. And, considering the site is 291 square meters, it is one of the largest houses in Saga . which is typical among many old houses in Saga. *The residence is a private property and the interior is not open to public.

The Maeda Residence
This shrine is the grand tutelary shrine of Imari Area. At the site, there is a camphor tree, which is said to bring good luck in love and marriage as well as Nakashima Shrine, a sub-shrine dedicated to the god of sweets.

Imari Shrine
This facility exhibits and sells the pottery from 23 kilns of Imari Ware, also there is a café where you can pick your favorite one out 50 kinds of coffee cups and enjoy a coffee break. Show this screen to the staff and get 10% off on pottery.

Imari Nabeshima Ware Exhibition Hall
Hiryugama is a climbing kiln which was built in Kuromuta, Takeuchi-cho as a base of the pottery industry of Takeo and its cubic capacity boasts the world's largest scale. It consists of 4 pits, each of which has the depth of 8.9 meters, the width of 3.8 meters and the height of 3.4 meters; almost the size of a large bus. The length of the whole kiln is 23 meters, which allows it to burn about 120 thousand tea cups at the same time. You can also join a pottery making (pottery hand making) workshop at the adjoining factory. Every year around mid-March, an event where thousands of lanterns will be lit at the same time, is held here.

Takekoba Kiln No Mori Park, Hiryuu Kiln
It is said that The 28th lord of Takeo Clan, Shigeyoshi Nabeshima, created this garden spending about 3 years in order to complete his cottage. 2,000 of cherry trees and 200,000 of azalea in spring and colorful autumn leaves in fall create the stunning scenery with a cliff of Mt. Mifuneyama in the background, that reminds you of landscape painting.

Mifuneyama Rakuen
Takeo City Library and History Museum were renovated and re-opened in 2013. One of the characteristics here is that a library and a bookstore were combined in one place. Not only can you rent books out of 240,000 books, but also you can purchase newly published books at the adjoined Tsutaya book store. It is a great place for bookworms. Takeo Kids' Library also opened on October 2017.

Takeo City Library and History Museum
This forest-themed amusement park is a perfect place for small kids. There are activities available such feeling animals. Outside foods can be brought in. Let's play hard and make it a memorable day! We are open for New Years Holiday!

Takeo Ureshino Marchen Mura Village
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Yutoku Inari Shrine
Hizen Hamashuku developed at the mouth of Hamagawa River and prospered as a post town on Tara Kaido Highway, the sub-road of Nagasaki Kaido highway, back in the Edo Period. The townscape in which many old sake breweries still remain is referred to as “Sakagura Dori (sake brewery avenue)” and was designated by the national government as a preservation area of important traditional architectures.

Hizen Hamashuku Sakagura Dori (Sake Brewery Avenue)
The refined sake has been made with the high-quality water from Mt. Tarayama and locally-grown rice are used. As a brewery with history of over 200 years, their motto is to find a guide into tomorrow by taking lessons fro the past. They are constantly trying on new products while keeping their rich traditions.

Yano Shuzou Co., Ltd.
The sacred sake is brewed near Yutoku Inari Shrine, one of the 3 greatest Inari shrines in Japan. It has been about 30 years since this sake brewery was open to show the process of sake-making. They are the first one in Kyushu to sell local-sake soft serve ice cream and the first in Japan to serve Doburoku (unrefined sake) ice cream. Not on the refined sake but also the plum wine made with sake is popular.

Sachihime Shuzou Co., Ltd.
This brewery is located in Nogomikyo area, which is often compared to a famous beautiful tourist spot called Yabakei. Surrounded by the beautiful nature, the brewery is producing sake from the rice delivered from a local contract farm. “Earning trust from customers” is the greatest goal of this small brewery.

Baba Syuzou Ltd.
The Mitsutake Shuzojo is located in Kashima City's bay area called

Mitsutake Shuzojo Co., Ltd.
Located in Kashima City Hama-machi's Hizen Hamashuku Avenue, distillery tours are available. Taste-test the Sake, Amazake, fruit liquors, and nonalcoholic beverages or try the pickled food. Make a reservation with a group of ten or more to receive a guided tour and take a peak in the retro, Showa-esque room in the back.

Hizenya / Minematsu Shuzo Co., Ltd.

The birthplace of the Kogyo Daishi Kakuban Shonin, the founder of the Shingi Shingon sect, who revived the Shingon sect and the beliefs of Mt. Koyasan. The temple attracts many worshipers as a temple of prayer and a temple of flowers. Inside the temple grounds, there's the largest burial mound in the prefecture, Onizuka Kofun, which is a designated historic site in Saga prefecture, and is open to the public.

Tanjoin Temple
A storage house for sugar built in 1941 was renovated into the museum of Yokan (azuki bean jelly) in March, 1984, which was then registered as a national cultural property in 1997. On the 1st floor, you can enjoy tasting Yokan made with a traditional method and green tea and watching educational videos about the history and making process of Yokan jelly. The 2nd floor exhibits old manufacturing tools, ingredients, labels and other valuable items.

Muraoka Sohonpo Yokan Museum
Tenzan Shuzo located in Ogi city, Saga, a city known as Petit Kyoto of Kyushu, has been in sake brewery business since 1875. The warehouse from the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods have been registered as Japan's Tangible Cultural Properties.

Tenzan Shuzo Sake Brewer Company
Kiyomizu river is one of the 100 best water in Japan, and upstream of Kiyomizu river, there is a waterfall that comes down from 75 meters above, and the width of it is 13 meters. By the waterfall there are carp restaurants lined up. During summer, a lot of visitors come to avoid the heat, and people call it Ogi's inner room.

Kiyomizu Ｎo Taki Falls
This is a famous park set up by Motoshige Nabeshima who was the 1st lord of the Ogi Clan, and the 2nd lord Naoyoshi Nabeshima. In spring, 3000 cherry blossom trees bloom all at once, and it is the only place in Saga that was chosen as

Ogi Park
The Ninja Village is a re-creation of the Nagasaki Kaido from the Edo Period. Ninjas are hiding throughout the village and visitors can try their hands at Shuriken and blow darts. There's plenty to see with the Ninja Show, Daidougei (street performances), and others!

Ninja Village Hizen Yume Kaido
Ochachamura is located in the city where Ureshino tea was born which is at the foot of Mt. Fudosan by the former Nagasaki Kaido and the ruins of Tawarazaka checking station. In the middle of rich nature surrounded by a carpet of green tea garden, you can purchase freshly roasted green tea and black tea at factory prices while taking a look at the process of finishing green tea products.

Ureshino Ochachamura
Still 12 whitewashed houses that are used for business such as pottery stores remain by the

Preservation District of Groups of Traditional Buildings "Shiotatsu, Ureshino City"
This museum used to be a factory to produce Hibachi brazier and platter. From the Taisho era to Showa Era, all of the process was done within this factory from clay processing to forming, painting, and firing, which was quite a rare case as a pottery factory. Loved by many people, the museum is designated as one of the Modern Industrial Heritage from The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, and also as Saga's Heritage.

Shida Pottery Museum
This spot is recommended for those who want to visit kilns but have no time to do so or who want to do some research before visiting kilns. Items of 8 kilns and trading companies are displayed and sold here. You can also enjoy a pottery painting workshop from 800 yen (shipping fee excluded) and a pottery hand-shaping experience from 2,100 yen (over 2 Hours, reservation required).

Hizen Yoshidayaki Center
This large tea tree is a symbolic tree of Ureshino. It is aged well over 340 years old, 4.6 meters tall and has a crown of about 80 square meters. This tree is said to be one of the trees planted around mid-17th century by Yoshimura Shinbe, the founder of Ureshino tea, and designated by the national government as an Important Natural Property. The magnificent size of the tree crown implies the long history it has gone through.

Ureshino Daichaju (Large Tea Tree)

Ureshino Onsen Hon-dori Arcade
Kunenan is consists of a cottage built in 1892 by the successful entrepreneur from Saga, Yataro Itami and a garden laid down also by Itami spending 9 years of construction from 1900. In 1995, Kunenan was designated as a National Site of Scenic Beauty. Every year, the garden becomes open to public for 9 days for beautiful autumn foliage (Nov. 15~23) and for 3 days for fresh verdure in spring (dates vary).

Kunenan

Niiyama Park
Genboku Ito is a doctor and a scholar of Dutch Studies, who was born in Kanzaki-machi Niiyama, Kanazaki city around end of the Edo period (1800). He was the one who adopted and built the basic of our modern western medicine by introducing vaccination and translating and releasing Dutch books. This former residence is said to be a place where Genboku had his clinic fro 4 years until he was 21 years old.

Former Residence of Genboku Ito
Kojin Shimomura known as a author of

Birthplace of Kojin Shimomura
Yoshinogari Ruins are Japan's largest ruins that are academically very important. Yoshinogari dates back 2,400 years and lasted for about 700 years. In Yoshinogari Historical Park, there are restored buildings and fences of the time and the world of the 3rd century AD is reproduced. Visitors can enjoy workshops such as ancient manufacturing and fire making, as well as delicious cuisine made with local ingredients at the restaurant.

Yoshinogari Historical Park
This temple, also known as the azalea temple, has 50,000 azaleas in the Daikozenji Keien. They will be in full bloom in spring and spread out in the back of the main hall. In fall, the leaves of 500 maple trees turn red and interact with the yellow leaves of the ginkgo to create a very beautiful view.

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.
At this museum, the history of ceramics of Kyushu, pieces of ancient ceramics, works of modern potters representing each prefecture of Kyushu, and collections of Arita ware from the Edo period such as Kanbara Collection which is a collection of ceramic pieces exported during the Edo period and the Arita Ware pieces from Mr. & Mrs. Shibata Collection that were selected systematically, are exhibited. In addition, various special exhibitions are held as well.

The Kyushu Ceramic Museum
The Zwinger Palace is authentically recreated here. In the palace, works of Arita Porcelain and Old Imari Porcelain are displayed. There is a hand-on pottery studio, restaurants, and souvenir shops in the premises. Shochu tasting is available at Munemasa brewery. Enjoy shopping for a wide range of products.

Arita Porcelain Park
A theme park operated by Fukagawa Seiji Co., Ltd. which has dedicated vessels to the imperial family and its branch families. The founder of the company Chuji Fukagawa's special collection, such as Big Vase which received a Gold award at the Paris Expo 1900 , is worth seeing. You can exploit the outlet shop for porcelain, participate in the painting workshop, and step foot into the restaurants and tea room where professionals introduce to you the ways to use vessels.

China on The Park
History and Folklore Museum of ARITA passed the Saga Prefecture's Museum Law No.1 in 1954. This art museum was built in 1874 as a stone warehouse of pottery, and the building itself is a traditional structure. It . At the museum, you can interact with Arita potteries, mainly in the Meiji era, and also products of wealthy merchants of each pottery. Pieces that are registered as Important Cultural Properties of Saga such as

History and Folklore Museum of ARITA
This museum exhibits tools and documents of craftsmen's businesses who supported 400 years of Arita ware's history. At the adjacent Arita Ware Sankokan Museum, pieces of pottery excavated in Arita town from old kiln ruins since its establishment are exhibited.

Arita Folk and History Museum East Building / Arita Ware Sankokan Museum
There once was a porcelain stone mine here in Izumiyama. It was first discovered in 1616, the early Edo Period, by a Korean potter named Yi Sam Pyeong, which led to the production of Japan’s first porcelain. At the quarry today hardly any productive operation is done but the appearance of the mountain formed after a long period of mining is breathtaking.

Izumiyama Quarry
The Kakiemon Kiln was the first kiln to develop the colorful overglaze technique, especially in red and established

Kakiemon Kiln
This long-established kiln has been producing a wide range of ceramic ware from traditional Koimari ceramics to what can be used daily. Visit the Koimari museum and join a workshop.

Gen-emon Kiln
We exhibit works of Manji Inoue, who is a pioneer of white porcelain, an expert of potter's wheel molding for Arita ware and also a Living National Treasure of Japan.

Inoue Manji Kiln
At the showroom of Iwao Taizan Kiln, custom-made Arita ware that cannot be made in any other kilns including the ones made for the new royal palace are exhibited.

Iwao Taizan Kiln
Established in 1865, Koraku Kiln is one of the traditional porcelain factories located in Arita Town. Join a studio tour to see and learn about the manufacturing process. Also, there are various workshops available to make your own masterpiece; wheel-throwing, pottery painting and over-glaze decoration with decal technique.

Kouraku Kiln
Here you can try turning the pottery wheel and make your own dish. Feel the joy of touching clay and creating ceramics. You can also paint the dish you have made and create the one and only piece of artwork. Our staff members will be there to assist everyone so don't worry, even if you are a beginner. The completed dish will be delivered to you on a later date.

Pottery Studio Rokuroza
Tombai walls are made by cementing waste firebricks (tombai), which were used to build a climbing kiln, kiln tools and with red clay. They are often seen in the alleys stretching from the spot near the gingko tree of Izumiyama to Arita Ceramic Museum in Odaru.

Tombai Wall Alleys
The Arita Uchiyama Area has been selected as one of the conservation areas for historically important buildings. Though most of it were burnt down by a big fire of 1828, the area once developed with Arita Pottery and was called “a thousand houses of Arita.” Many types of buildings like Japanese traditional town house ‘Machiya’ or old western style residences from each historical period such as Edo, Meiji, Taisho and Showa stand together in the area.

Streets of Arita Uchiyama
This shrine enshrines the deities of Arita pottery, Emperor Oujin, followed in hierarchy by Nabeshima Naoshioge and Yi Sam-Pyeong. Founded in 1658, this shrine has received many things dedicated by people in Arita such as a shrine gate, statues of guardian lions, balustrade, lanterns, gateposts, drum and large plate all made with pottery and they are the traces of Arita’s history from the Edo period until Today. Also, the bronze statues of guardian lion found here are 1.82 meters tall, which is the largest in Japan. The memorial monument of Yi Sam-pyeong was set up here in 1917 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the foundation of Arita pottery. The celebration event dedicated to this founder of Arita pottery is held on the 4th of May every year. The shrine holds shrine rituals on the 16th and 17th of October. The shrine is also well known as a viewing spot of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.The shrine holds shrine rituals on the 16th and 17th of October. The shrine is also well known as a viewing spot of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

Touzan Shrine (Sueyama Shrine)
This workshop is aimed at passing on the traditional skills of Arita Pottery making to young pottery makers in Arita and nurturing the next generation of pottery makers. You can take a look at the potters working on their potteries and get an experience with painting and shaping pottery on your own. You can also purchase the works by the potters here.

Akaeza
Utagaki park is counted as one of Japan’s three major Utagaki venues, where a traditional poem ritual called Utagaki takes place. It attracts a lot of visitors in the seasons of cherry blossoms and azaleas.

Utagaki Park
The terrace rice fields facing the Genkai Sea become filled up with water from mid-April and fully planted with rice by early May. During this period, especially when the setting sun dyes the ocean surface and the rice paddies all orange, the geometric patterns formed by the paths between the paddies create a fantastic atmosphere.

Terraced Rice Fields of Hamanoura
Genkai PR Center, the facility themed on the power of science and power of people, and the Square of Sun (Taiyo No Hiroba) will welcome you with seasonal nature, sun, wind and water. This is a facility themed on the interaction among human, nature and atomic power and other forms of energy.

Genkai Energy Park
Asupia is a facility where you can learn about next-generation energy such as solar energy, wind power, hydro power, biomass power and hydrogen while having fun. Think about the next-generation energy, experience it and discover a tip for the lively Future!

Energy Park Asupia
The museum has a permanent exhibition called

Saga Prefectual Museum
The museum has a permanent exhibition called

Saga Prefectural Museum
This is where Hizen Yoshida Iroe, the colored porcelain, was started and their products are known for the warm texture and the Silk Road themed patterns. Recently, the silver-coated wares are added to its lineup.

Taniho Kiln
The museum exhibits ancient Chinese potteries based on various themes and the Japanese garden Keishu-en fascinates visitors with its beautiful composition of stones, waterfalls and seasonal flowers in the 2.5-acre garden.

Yoko Museum / Keishu-En
There used to be the military base of the old Saga domain here. The dry dock (facility to repair ships) built by the method fusing Western technology and Japanese traditional technology, is the oldest one in Japan. This is also the place where

World Heritage "Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution" Mietsu Naval Dock
Hizen Kashima Higata is a Ramsar Convention-registered wetland. About 40 kinds of birds including sandpipers and plovers come flying here from fall to spring. Rare creatures such as mudskippers also inhabit here, which makes this place a perfect spot to observe a rich ecosystem.

Hizen Kashima Tidal Flat
This museum has three zones with different themes; Earth, Saga and The Outer Space. You may also enjoy the planetarium and astronomical observatory. This science museum allows you to enjoy studying science while having fun. There are various events in addition to workshops and exhibitions, happening here. This museum is for people at all ages.

Saga Prefectural Space & Science Museum
You walk through the bamboo woods behind the main hall of Takeo Shrine and come out into an open space to find the Great Camphor Tree of Takeo, which, after the long years of its life of 3,000 years, is still vigorously living for eternity. Its solemn and stately energy will surely give you an awe. On the shrine site are two sacred trees intertwined at their roots and branches as if by god’s magnificence. They are believed to bring good fortune for love, marriage, business and finance and attract many visitors. It is also believed that tying a Horai bell purchasable at the shrine to the strings hanging from the sacred trees and praying for it will make you even more fortunate and visitors dedicate more than 10 thousand bells to the tree every year.

Takeo Shrine
There is an exhibition of relics from the remains of Japan's oldest we-farming site, Nabatake Ruins and also pit houses and paddy fields have been restored on site.

Karatsu-shi Matsurokan
Ceramics found during the excavation of the Karatsu Castle Ruins and materials to show people's lives back in the Edo period are displayed. Since 2010, a part of the building has been opened to public as a repair space for the

Nishinomonkan

The facility is named after the gate's name from the era of feudal domain of Karatsu and can be used for cultural, social and/or educational activity of citizens such as Tea ceremony, Flower arranging and Noh play.

Uzumemon No Yakata
“Piazza” square is open to the woods and surrounded by atelier, gallery and outlet shop. Immersed in a natural setting with rich greenery, you can spend some relaxing time here.

Fukuju Kiln Gallery and Outlet Shop

Bougain House Ureshino opened in October, 2015, in the hot spring town of Ureshino as Japan’s largest botanical garden specializing in bougainvillea flowers. You can enjoy vividly colored bougainvillea flowers in red, yellow, purple and other colors all through the year. Especially notable here is the tunnel created with bougainvillea flowers all in full bloom. Bougainvillea-dye scarfs, dried bougainvillea flower pierced earrings and other original items are also available here.

Bougain House Ureshino
Wi-Fi is available. You can charge your electric devices there. This is a relaxing space with a counter table.

Onsen Park
You can enjoy the signature view of Ureshino from here.

Shinyu Square
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
[Orange Picking in Limited Seasons] This orange farm is located on a hill 200 meters above the sea level, which is surrounded by rich nature and commands a great view of the Genkai Sea. With great care paid to the natural cycles, soil and plant root, the farm keeps delivering safe fruits with fresh seasonal taste to its customers.

Harimo Fruit Farm
You can easily experience Kimono. Once you walk through the town with antique Japanese buildings, you get to feel the classic Japanese sentiment. They exhibit classic kimono for a wedding. You may find a sense of Japanese culture.

Yosooidokoro Futaba
The Ariake Sea is known for the largest tidal range, which is 6 meters. When the tide is low, a vast tideland appears. Various kinds of creatures are living in the Ariake Sea, and some of them cannot be seen anywhere but the Ariake Sea. Also, the

The Ariake Sea
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
This artificial beach was selected as one of Japan's best 88 beaches by the Ministry of Environment. Resting spaces, restrooms and showers are available. early July - Late August

Imarin Beach
This beach spreads out towards the Genkai Sea. Cold showers, a underwater observatory and a reasonable hotel are conveniently located nearby. Middle of July-August

Hado Cape Beach
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
Now, we have a spot where you can enjoy balloon

SAGA Balloon Museum
We make tea bowls and tableware of traditional Karatsu ware and sell them at the showroom. Workshops for hand forming and overglaze painting are available upon reservation. You can observe the studio and Noborigama kiln (climbing kiln) freely. (However, only attending the factory tour is not available.)

Kyouzan Kiln
the

Torii in The Ariake Sea (Oouo Shrine)
It is like a relaxing and peaceful living room of the town where you can casually drop by. This facility is a community base in the area adjacent to JR Taku Station of JR Karatsu line. The facility has the bouldering area, library, lounge, playroom for kids and conference rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas at the facility.

Aiparet
Natural fish like red sea bream and horse mackerel caught in fixed net from Kariya Bay are released in a pond. You can come empty handed as we rent out fishing rods and baits are available for sale!! Enjoy the best part of fishing with your family for a day.

Kariya Bay Yugyo (Fishing) Center
Using the same pottery clay as Arita ware, you can make your own rice bowl using a potter's wheel or paint a pottery wind-bell. We will assist you and let you do all the process yourself as much possible even if you are a beginner, so you don't need to worry. Also, there is a silverwork workshop.

Uruotto
Sukesaku Tashiro, the wealthy merchant of Arita, built this Japanese-Western style building in 1876 as an accommodation and reception facility for foreign merchants who came to buy pottery. It is registered as one of the Important Cultural Properties of Saga Prefecture. It was donated by the owner, then renovated by Arita Town and was opened in 2017.

Former Tashiro Family Seiyokan
Matsuura Railway runs between Arita～Imari and Sasebo～Hirado～Imari. Upon request, the classic-style train, MR-500 so called Retron, can be rented.

Arita Station (Matuura Railway)
This shrine is related to one of Japan's 3 tragic love stories,

Tajima Shrine
Opened in April, 2018 as a new exchange base through Ureshino green tea. You can learn the history of Ureshino green tea and how to make it and then taste the good tea. You can also try out classes such as how to serve tea, unique tea dyeing using Ureshino thermal spring water and other tea related workshops. Feel free to visit us alone, with your family or friends.

URESHINO Tea Exchange Hall CHAOSHIRU
Surrounded by greenery, the wide training ground and 9-hole short course are very attractive.

WELCOME GOLF CLUB
Located at the lakeside of Kasegawa Dam, this orthodox golf course was opened in July 2013, and it is the biggest park golf course of Northern Kyushu area (a total of 5 courses, 45 holes). Surrounded by the great nature of Fuji-cho, it is a very attractive lakeside park golf course. At this park golf course, everyone from children, young teenagers to seniors can enjoy the

SHIOIーGAWA PARK GOLF CLUB
With hammocks and a sandbox, there are many things for children and even adults to enjoy apart from reading. Fully enjoy your whole day by reading, drinking tea, playing, and eating.

Takeo Kids' Library
Located inside of JR Saga Station, the tourist information center provides visitors with information on Saga's tourist spots, transportation, hotels, and recommended restaurants.

Saga City Tourism Information Center
This tourist Information center provides information as well as brochures of a variety of tourist spots and events in Saga city, and exhibits the specialty products of the city.

Saga City Tourism Exchange Plaza
Karatsu City Tourist Information provides tourist information on Karatsu Kunchi Festival and other events as well as accommodations, historical sites and other tourist features in the city.

Karatsu Station Tourist Information Center
Here, you can get general tourist information of the Yobuko Area.

Yobuko Tourist Information Center
We are promoting and providing the tourist information of the local area.

History Tourism in Hizen Nagoya Castle Chinzei Tourist Information Office
You can visit here for maps, sightseeing brochures and various other information of Karatsu City and Genkai Town.

Karatsu Tourism Association Genkai Office
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
If you would like to know about the tourist information of Takeo City, please visit here. Pottery pieces by Hiroshi Nakajima, who is recognized as a Living National Treasure, are displayed at the Takeo Ware exhibition section. At Kairo-do located next to this information center, Saga beef sukiyaki bento (lunch box) is available with great reputation. Electrical bicycles are available for rent (charged).

Takeo City Tourist Information Center
Karatsu Station Tourist Information Center provides tourist information on events such as Karatsu Kunchi Festival as well as tourist spots, accommodations, historical sites and other tourist features of the city.

Kashima City Tourist Association
We will gladly help you in your Ureshino tourism experience. If you're looking for a place to play, eat, or spend the night, leave it to us. Discounted hot spring entrance tickets available for sale.

Ureshino Onsen Information Bureau
Information on sightseeing spots such as Arita's highlights, restaurants, and pottery kilns and artists is available here. We also have rental bicycles. Please feel free to drop by and ask.

KILN ARITA Tourist Information Center
When you come to Tara-cho, please drop by at the tourist information center. We have a lot of information on Takesaki crabs, Takesaki oysters, oranges, hot spring inns, restaurants, as well as travel brochures, and we always welcome you with a smile.

Tara Tourist Information Center
This is a tourist information office located on Takeo Onsen Dori Avenue. Here you can get a free cup of lemongrass tea, use the internet for free and purchase local specialties.　And also you can rent an electric bicycle called

Tourist Information Center "Gabai"
Imari Tourist Information Center, Imari Hotel Information Center, Selling Imari Special Products.

Imari City Tourism Association
Hoyo Mura Village (100 hectares) located in the southern part of Takeo city, consists of 5 accommodation facilities and a park with a large grass field. Saga Prefectural Space & Science Museum, where you can learn more about space and science, is right next to the facility.　 With the rich greenery creating the fresh air and the hot spring with healthy and skin beautifying effects, this is a perfect place for you to refresh your body and soul. At the Seseragi Promenade, you can see natural crabs and small fish living there and enjoy sun-bathing and bird watching at Hotaruike/multi-purpose square. Cherry blossoms bloom in Spring, and you can see the Genji fireflies dancing in late-May as well. Furthermore, you can also enjoy swan boat or rowing in the lake.

Takeo Onsen Hoyo Mura Village
It is said that Shingama Kiln, the pottery manufacturer, was founded in 1830 in Arita Sarayama under the instruction of the old Nabeshima lord as a kiln that is specialized in large-sized porcelain dishes. Shingama Kiln announced the launch of the new porcelain brand

Shingama Kiln
At the farm surrounded by the great nature, you can enjoy picking fruits like blueberries as well as workshops such as a soba-making workshop, which is available all year round, that you can eat the soba noodles you made yourself from the homemade buckwheat flour. It is filled with a lot of fun. Come visit us!

Nishiyamada Farm
In the park, there is a large camphor tree named

Okusu Park of Kawago
The office of

Roadside Station Imari Furusatomura Village
The Saga Prefectural Government Office is the highest building in Saga. The 360 degree-view from the observation hall on the top floor is splendid. On a sunny day, you can look over the Ariake Sea to spot Mt. Unzen. Also, at the restaurant on the same floor, located 50m above ground, from the ground, you can enjoy the meal while watching the sunset over the city.

Saga Prefectural Government Office Observation Hall

We are mainly providing tourist information of Yoshinogari town area. Please feel free to ask us if you have any questions.

Yoshinogari Koen Station Community Hall
Kawakamikyo Gorge has long been appreciated as a scenic spot by the people of Saga. It is located at the foot of the mountain on the way from Saga City to Mitsuse and attracts tourists all year round. Cherry blossoms and about 600 Koinobori (carp streamers) which decorate the surface of the river are well-known spring features here. In summer, you can hear the cheerful voices of kids playing in the river surrounded by deep green. In fall, autumn leaves of mountains create a serene atmosphere. The surrounding area spotted with many tourist spots such as historic temples, shrines, Japanese gardens with seasonal flowers and gigantic stones on the hillside. Shiratama Manjuu (dumpling with sweet azuki bean paste filling) is the specialty of this area and makes a perfect souvenir. The dumpling is made from high quality rice-flour and filled with plain-sweet azuki bean jam. Many fans have and still do love its unchanging taste.

Kawakamikyo Gorge
Furuyu area features a good atmosphere of a rustic hot spring town and relaxing nature. It has attracted not only people visiting here to cure themselves in hot springs but also many artists such as Aoki Shigeru and Saito Mokichi. Mokichi is especially known to have created 38 poem when he stayed here for 3 weeks in 1920. His well known poem is inscribed in the monument found in the garden of the inn, Kakureisen. The hot spring water here has a little sticky texture and is transparent, scent-less and taste-less. The temperature is from about 34.5 up to 43.6 degrees Celsius and the quality is mildly alkaline. It is especially popular for the alleviating effect for arthritis.

Furuyu Hot Springs
Kumanokawa Hot Spring on Fuji-cho Saga City is a small Hot-spring village located beside Kase river short distance downstream from Furuyu Hot spring. It is told that the hot spring was found by monk Ku-kai when we has traveling around the country and saw a water bird taking a bath here on 821. The water contains sodium carbonate, magnesium, emanation and others and categorized to simple thermal, radioactive spring. Especially, the content of radon is one of the highest in Kyushu. It is said that this is effective on rheumatism, gout and detoxification. If you drink it, it is said that it's effective on diabetes. The temperature of the water is from 24.5 to 38.7 degrees. It's tepid and you can take the bath for a long time. The texture of water is amazing and it might make your skin smooth.

Kumanokawa Hot Springs
Confucianism one thousand and several hundred years ago. It is said that the group of Dr. Wani came to Japan from the port at the southwest tip of the Korean Peninsula but the shrine lets you imagine that the crew came to Japan using the Ariake Sea and took the route which is same as people who came to Yoshinogari. Some people believe that since “Wani Daimyojin” and “Kumano three shrines” are enshrined, this shrine was built to pray for the safety for people who cross over the sea to go to Kumano Taisha Shrine from Kyushu in the Edo Period.

Wani Shrine
Saga is well-known for pottery and porcelain and Imari and Arita are particularly famous for the industry. The origin of porcelain making in the area dates back to the Hideyoshi Toyotomi‘s invasion of Korea. The battle lasted for 7 years and ended when Hidetoshi died. Many warlords took Korean potters to Japan. Naoshige Nabeshima of Saga Domain was also among such warlords. In 1616, a potter, Ri Sampei is said to have come to Arita and found white magnetite in Izumi Mountain, and made the first porcelain in Japan. Many potters from Korea settled in Arita and kept absorbing new knowledge of and improving their technique and method of porcelain making. In 1646, Sakaida Kakiemon I succeeded in painting patters on porcelains with colors of red, green and yellow and created colored porcelain for the first time in Japan. As the late 17th century saw the decline of porcelain industry in Jingdezhen, which was known for the best manufacturing skills and quality of porcelains, the Dutch East India Company (VOC for short) started to come to Saga around 1650 to purchase and import the porcelains. Thus, porcelain of Arita spread in the European societies of royalties and notabilities. As the porcelain made in Arita Sarayama Area was shipped from Imari Port, the porcelain of Arita started to be called Imari porcelain or simply Imari. The Old Imari in Europe was mainly used for the purpose of interior decoration of a palace. Augustus II the Strong was especially known as a fanatic collector of the old Imari and even sold his own army to get the porcelain. He ordered development of porcelain in Meissen, which led to the opening of many porcelain kilns in the area. Old Imari have been influencing porcelain industries around the world. Porcelains of Imari and Arita, which have developed over 400 years of history, are classified into three categories; The Old Imari, Kakiemon and Nabeshima. Its variety of styles ranging from everyday dishware to art objects, white beautiful surface, the gorgeous painting, the usability and durability have attracted a lot of fans. In Saga, there are many places you can get close to their beauty.

Imari & Arita Ware

Fuji Shakunage No Sato is a direct-sale store selling agricultural products of Fuji-cho, a mountain village surrounded by Mt. Tenzan and the Sefuri Mountains. You can find freshly milled rice and fresh vegetables here. There is also a restaurant where you can have a meal while enjoying the view of a dam lake.

Dam Station Fuji Shakunage No Sato
Most of the pottery pieces that are on exhibit and/or for sale are the works of Tarouemon Nakazato from Karatsu and Kakiemon Sakaida and Imaemon Imaizumi from Arita. In addition, pieces of Takashi Nakazato, Taki Nakazato, Hanako Nakazato and other young artists can be enjoyed and purchased here as well.

ICHIBANKAN
It`s a community facility aimed at revitalizing the Imari city. On the first floor, there are spaces available for box galleries and workshop spaces where the citizens of Imari City and surrounding can sell and purchase handmade products. In the entrance there is a cafe called

Imari Machinaka Ichibankan
Blessed by nature, the fresh produce of the season and abundant seafood from the Ariake Sea are made available. The Senjyaichi, guided by the

Roadside Station Kashima "Senjya Ichi"
Roadside Station Yoshinogari is located beside Route 385 at the prefectural border with Fukuoka. At the store

Roadside Station Yoshinogari "Sazanka Senboukan"
Since our founding over 90 years ago, the Marukei Traders have amassed the largest collection of Arita Pottery ranging from daily ware to high-end pieces of art. We have a hands-on workshop for visitors to spin the potter's wheel and paint their pottery to make their own original, one-of-a-kind piece.

Marukei Traders
Chuji Fukagawa founded a studio that provides from manufacturing clay to red painting on ceramics in 1894. We started to export works to Europe after we participated in Paris Exposition and got the honorary gold medal in 1900. In 1910, our studio was designated as the purveyors to the Imperial Household Agency. Our main store's building and many objects on display at the museum have been designated properties of the Heritage of Industrial Modernization. The pieces on display in the museum on the second floor demonstrate the techniques. The showroom on the first floor includes the Milano Collection and pottery provided by the Imperial Household Agency.

Fukagawa Porcelain Co., Ltd.
Built in the Meiji Era, the Arita flagship store consists of a showroom on the 1st floor, where our products are displayed and sold, and a pottery exhibition room on the 2nd floor, where Koransha's products from the Meiji and Taisho Era are displayed. You can see inside the store with Indoor Street View of Google Maps.

Koransha Arita Flagship Store Showroom
The sweet Mikan (mandarin orange), seafood from the Ariake Sea, and Takezaki Oysters in the winter are Tara's signature products.

Roadside Station Tara "Tarafukukan"
You can taste-test about eight types of Japanese Sake,mostly Junmaishu. This brewery enshrines the mummy of

Matsuuraichi Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
You can feel the essence of each season with hand-painted dishware and the exquisite location where you can overlook Mt. Kurokami. We serve lunch in our original dishware upon reservation. (Reservation required: only on the 10th of odd-numbered months) ※For more information, please check on Facebook https://ja-jp.facebook.com/iroekobo/

Iroe Koubou
We are located in Hizen Kashima Station offering Kashima City's special products. Traditional toys, alcohol from local distilleries and other souvenirs distinct to Kashima City are available.

Kashima City Kanko Bussan Center
・It is the only studio specialized in handmade flower vases of Arita ware. ・We can meet the requests for any types/schools of flower arrangement. ・Vase making workshop available. (Reservation needed)

Flower Vase Kasengama Kiln
We offer safe agricultural products and specialty products and are looking forward to your visit.

Roadside Station Yamato "Soyokaze kan"
Shinemon the first built his kiln in 1972 (Showa 47) to make big pottery pieces, which was rare at that time. You can see rare and various pottery such as copper red glaze (crimson) made with Chinese traditional glaze and Yuteki Tenmoku.

Shinemon Kiln
With a traditional technique, we produce and sell contemporary works of Arita ware. We make unique tableware that is modern, casual and elegant.

Rikyu Kiln
There are many goods available in Saga; However, we are the only one factory producing the polkadot patterned porcelain. Please feel the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa period.

Soesen Kiln
Tsuji Seijisha has been serving as the purveyor of the Japanese Imperial household since 1664.

Tsuji Seijisha
The main branch of Muraoka Sohonpo offers traditional Ogi Yokan (sweet azuki bean jelly) and other Japanese sweets. The museum has a rest space on the 1st floor and exhibition rooms on the 2nd. It has tools for Yokan making on display and shows a video, panels and photos explaining the making method and the history of Yokan. You can also try tasting Yokan and Maccha green tea for free on the 1st floor.

Muraoka Sohonpo Main Branch Yokan Museum
A traditional pottery wholesaler,

YOSHIDA SARAYA Treasure Hunting

This kiln is producing mainly Nabeshima Celadon Porcelain handmade by the craftsmen. For the tableware, unleaded paints are used for safety. Potter's wheel experience is also available. (Reservation required)

KOSEN KILN
We have a collection of tableware for daily use, which is arranged to modern style while keeping the traditional style of Imari-Nabeshima ware.

Imari-yaki Seira
As for Nabeshima ware, we have Nabeshima-Seiji (Nabeshima celadon porcelain), Iro-Nabeshima (Nabeshima colored porcelain) and Nabeshima-Sometsuke (Nabeshima blue and white porcelain). Oshu Kiln produces works of art and pottery that are clear like crystals by using locally collected vessel gemstones and have designs utilizing the clear celadon porcelain, open-work technique and hand-painted Nabeshima patterns.

Oshu Kiln
This is the kiln of Imari-Nabeshima ware. Now, the 7th is the head of the kiln and the 8th is the president. We look forward to your visit.

Ogasawara Touemon
Based on the concept of

Sehyou Kiln Toubako
While taking over the traditional technical patterns as Imari Nabeshima-ware, we are making products under the theme of tradition and innovation as a challenge for new manufacturing. As a feature, we work on our fine painting while valuing the white color.

Hataman Touen
Welcome to Imari Ware Kiln, Azuchi Kiln! Azuchi kiln is a Imari Ware Kiln that has a background of being a patronized kiln to the Nabeshima Clan. We introduce our creative works with a sandy texture from the village of the secret kilns, Imari. Please enjoy the tableware that would enrich your soul.

Azuchi Kiln Showroom
We offer various kinds of original goods such as the cute tea-ware made with pottery and glass, clever kitchen goods to be used with a microwave, coffee filter and etc. Please take a look at our original useful goods that would be helpful in your daily life.

Toyo Ceramics Co., Ltd.
The name of the shop is

Gallery Shop　Sagashimono
The mountain located by Ayabe Shrine is known as

Mar- May: Cherry Blossoms and Azalea at Ayabe Shrine
The tidal range of Ariake Sea is 6 meters. At “Michi No Eki Kashima,” located by Japan’s largest tidal flat of the Ariake Sea, you can play around in the mudflat and enjoy riding a mudflat ski (Gata Ski). Showers are available for the attendants. Group application is welcome. *Available only on Sat, Sun, Public Holidays and Summer School Holidays

Apr-Nov: Tidal Flat Experience
The sight of 200 thousand azalea blooming across the vast field, measuring 5 million square meters, is overwhelmingly beautiful. Besides azalea blossoms in various colors, you will also see cherry blossoms and wisteria.

Mar-May: Mifuneyama Rakuen Flower Festival
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
Higashiyama Park located across the bridge from the main shrine site turns to an azalea garden featuring as many as 50 thousand azaleas. The beautiful view created by 40 kinds of azalea flowers is breathtaking. Wisteria, iris and peony at the Japanese garden will also be in their best time for viewing one after another and the park will be a paradise of flowers.

Apr-May: Azalea at Yutoku Inari Shrine
More than a million people come to enjoy this ceramic fair every year. About 450 pottery shops open along the street (about 4 kilometers long) stretching from Kami Arita Station to Arita Station. There will also be various events such as the local gourmet fair and the table coordination exhibition.

Apr-May: Arita Ceramic Fair
In this event, you can fully enjoy the aesthetics of Karatsu pottery, which have been loved by many tea ceremony masters and other cultural figures. Based on the theme of “the marriage between food and dish,” the event features exhibitions and sales of karatsu pottery as well as collaborative events by pottery makers and restaurants.

Apr-May: Karatsu Ceramic Fair
Koyaji Temple, which was established by Kukai, is famous for its shakunage (Rhododendron) flowers. The 300 year old shakunage bush is a magnificent sight to behold and every year in April a Shakunage Festival is held.

Apr-May: Rhododendron in Koyaji Temple
This event is held at Kyushu’s largest peony garden named “Botan To Midori No Oka,” where you can see all kinds of peonies from around the world in full bloom. Outside the garden are forest, grass square, bamboo forest and other recreational spaces for kids. The first half of the festival period is the best time to view a tree peony and the latter half for Chinese peony.

Apr-May: Peony Festival
The wisteria here is over 100 years old, and it is designated as a natural monument of the city. The size of the wisteria trellis is about 500 square meters, and each of the stems with wisteria flowers draping from the ceiling is 1.3 meters long. You will be fascinated by the scenery created by a total of 500 thousand beautiful wisteria flowers.

Apr-May: Wisteria of Maizuru Park in Karatsu Castle
This azalea fair is held in Takenokoba Park when about 10,000 of azalea are in full bloom. There are vegetable markets, open-air concerts as well as bingo games during the fair. You can enjoy the view of islands including Iroha Island in the Imari Bay and Iki & Tsushima Island in the Genkai Sea.

May : Azalea Festival in Takenokoba Park
Hanashobu, or Japanese Iris, bursts into bloom at the Yamato Central Park between late May and mid-June every year and the Hanashobu Garden buzzes with crowds of people who have come to see the flowers. In the approximately 1-hectare garden, you can enjoy an impressionable view of 40,000 Hanashobu, comprising of 100 varieties.

May-Jun: Iris in Yamato Central Park
Here at China On The Park, you will be fascinated by the wonderful scent and the view of the purple carpet composed of 300㎡ English Lavender field, which spread across the 2,300 square meters field.

May-Jun: Lavender Fair
During the season, tens of thousands of fireflies are dancing around the Gion River and making such a magical and fantastic view. This is one of the best firefly viewing spots in Kyushu.

May-Jun: Fireflies at Gion River, Ogi-city
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
The history of this tug of war event traces back to the time when Toyotomi Hideyoshi set up his camp in Nagoya and made the troops of Kato Kiyomasa and Fukushima Masanori compete in a tug of war. It has a history of 420 years and is competed between the land team and sea team. If the land team wins, it is believed to be foretelling the good harvest of the coming year, if the sea team wins, the good catch of seafood. It is held on the first Saturday of June, every year.

Jun: Yobuko Great Tug of War
The Kashima Gatalympic is a sports event held in the mudflats in late May to early June. The mudflats of the Ariake Sea have the largest tidal range in Japan and participants play in the mud while participating in an array of fun events that are unique to this bizarre sporting spectacle, such as a Gata Ski race using a unique fishing gear of the Ariake Sea called Gata Ski, bicycle racing, Gata flying game and a treasure hunt in the mudflats. Although it is a free admission event, the participants of the games are required to register in advance (Fee applies).

May-Jun: Kashima Gatalympic
About 40 thousand hydrangea flowers beautifully bloom around the Mikaeri No Taki Falls, which have been selected as one of the best 100 falls of Japan.

Jun: Mikaeri No Taki Falls Hydrangea Festival
Ureshino that forms a basin has many firefly watching spots in the outskirts of the hot spring town. In Ureshino, you can join a bus tour which goes around those spots. The bus tour is only available to overnight guests at the hotels and inns in Ureshino. No participation fee is needed and you just need to make a reservation to join the tour.

Jun: Firefly Watching Bus Tour in Ureshino Hot Springs
Oga Lotus Flower was first bred from the seed discovered by the botanist, Dr. Ichiro Oga, at the archaeological ruins in Chiba City in 1951. Oga Lotus Flower which was found in the 2,000 year old ruins. As their flowers close in the afternoon, you get to see them blooming only in the morning.

Jun-Jul: Oga Lotus Flower in Yoshinogari Historical Park
Shoukouji Temple is located near Taku Seibyo (Confucian temple) and dedicated to a syncretic form of religions between Buddhism and Shinto. Here you can see Oga lotus and Maihiren lotus. Oga lotus is especially divinely beautiful when seen in the refreshing morning sunlight.

Jun-Jul: Lotus Flowers at Shoukouji Temple
During this festival, the town of Okawachiyama will be filled with sounds of many attractive wind bells produced by the kilns in the area. Boshi (a container used when firing a ceramic) Lantern Festival, scheduled to be held in mid-July, is going to fill the area with fantastic atmosphere.

Jun-Aug: Okawachiyama Furin (Wind Bell) Festival
This firework festival is one of the main summer events in Karatsu City, Saga. Approximately six thousand fireworks will be in the sky while more than two hundred thousand visitors come and watch. The climax is 2-feet fireworks and set fireworks called Niagara fall. The big and gorgeous fireworks shot off with Karatsu Castle in the background, decorate the summer sky.

Jul: Kyushu Firework Festival
In this event, participants will try to reach the goal by walking, swimming and climbing in the nature located along the downstream of Kan’non no Taki Falls. Registration is required to participate in the event.

Jul: International Shower Climbing in Nanayama

Jul-Sep: Takeonoakarimeguri
Events such as energetic YOSAKOI SAGA, parades and Sou Odori Dance, heat up the main street of Saga city,

Aug: Saga Castle Town Sakae No Kuni Festival
The port of Imari is known for its busy export of Imari porcelain during the Edo period, and Docchan Festival is held to recreate the life of the port through carrying of miniature shrines by women and dance by citizens.

Aug: Summer in Imari/Docchan Festival
Safe quality apples are cultivated with protection covers and all other necessary cares. Biting into a whole apple is the best way to enjoy the taste. Since ripe seasons vary by the brands, apple picking can be enjoyed for a long period of season. - Apple Picking Fee: Adults 430 Yen / 4 Yrs Old up to Elementary School Children 320 Yen Takeaway 640 Yen --- 1 kg (All-You-Can-Eat Service for Unlimited Time)

Aug-Nov: Apple Picking
It is an event held in Kashima-City, where the most number of traditional arts remain in Saga. Performers from all over Saga will gather on the grounds of Yutoku Inari Shrine to share various traditional arts such as Memburyu.

Sep: Kashima Traditional Arts Festival
Around the terraced rice fields in the Mt. Eriyama Area, which was listed as one of Japan’s best 100 terrace fields and one of Japan’s best 100 rural landscapes, flaming red flowers of red spider lily decorate the paths running between the rice fields and enhance the rural scenic beauty especially towards late September.

Sep: Terraced Fields and Red Spider Lily in Mt. Eriyama
This is a traditional event to worship Confucius and the Four Sages, which has been held for the past 300 years at one of the most important cultural properties of Japan

Apr & Oct: Sekisai・Koushi Festival
This festival has been held at Imari Shrine since the Edo period, and it is known as one of the three biggest fighting festivals in Japan.

Oct: Imari Ton-Ten-Ton Festival
When Yoritomo Minamoto visited Takeo Shrine to pray for victory in the war against the Taira clan, he was encouraged by a white heron serving as a messenger for the shrine. The incident helped Yoritomo win the war, and he sent an imperial messenger to the shrine in appreciation of his victory. In return, the feudal lord of Takeo dedicated a horse, and this story is said to be the origin of this event.

Oct: Dedicating Yabusame
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

A festival produced by the locals and themed on fire (flame), which is the ultimate foundation of human life. In the festival, you can enjoy a fantastic world of fire with the lighting ceremony, torch march and other events.

Oct: Yoshinogari Fursato Fire Festival
Imari Autumn Festival is held in late October every year along with Tontenton Festival and is a local festival for the citizens. During the festival there are events such as a parade, carrying miniature shrine by children, “Imari Dance” by some companies and organizations as well as drum performances called “Imari Daiko”. Imari will be full of festival atmosphere with those events and shops.

Oct: Imari Autumn 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)
About 50 acres of

Nov: Autumn Foliage at Kankyo Geijutsu No Mori Park
There are about 500 maple trees turning red like fire in the 150,000 square-meter garden that is reminiscent of a landscape painting. The combination of the colors of red, orange, yellow is beautiful. We shine the light on the autumn leaves during certain period of

Nov-Dec: Autumn Foliage at Mifuneyama Rakuen
Saga International Balloon Fiesta is one of Asia's largest hot air balloon events that is held at the beginning of November every year in a riverbed along the Kasegawa River in Saga Prefecture. In addition to the races taken place in early morning and early evening when the airflow is stable, there are an array of fun events to keep visitors entertained, such as a talent show and a public broadcasting of radio shows. Among a number of attractions, the must-see highlight is the La Montgolfier Nocturne, where over a hundred of colorful hot air balloons fly around all together in an early morning and early evening to display fantastic scenery that can be enjoyed only in Saga.

Oct-Nov: Saga International Balloon Fiesta
In autumn, the Shichimenso flowers that grow in colonies on the Higashiyoka Coast tint like a red carpet. The scenery reminds us that the season for the Shichimencho festival has arrived. How about spending some time on the coast of the Ariake Sea to see the so-called

Nov: Shichimensou Festival
The Karatsu Shrine's autumn festival

Nov: Karatsu Kunchi
The contrast between the red color of 134 maple trees and the green carpet made with 40 kinds of moss is breathtaking. It's open to public only for 9 days in November.

Nov: Kunenan Autumn Open-House
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
Nishitani Park is one of Saga’s most famous viewing spots of autumn leaves. As you walk along the pathway that leads from the park into the mountain, you can look at autumn leaves close at hand. The park is visited by many tourists every year. Here you can also enjoy traditional local performing arts, music, workshops and various other events.

Nov: Koushi No Sato Autumn Festival
Nabeshima Domain Kiln Autumn Festival is held in Okawachiyama, Imari, the porcelain town nestled in the mountain where the traditional porcelain making method of the kiln once owned by the Nabeshima Clan has been handed down since the Edo Period (17th - 19th century). Expressing gratitude toward predecessors who contributed to the development of the town, a porcelain is dedicated to Nipposha Shrine and a memorial ritual for the brushes used for painting porcelains are held as part of the festival. The porcelain fair held during the festival offers porcelains and potteries at 20 to 30 percent discount and attracts a lot of visitors every year. Another great thing you must check out is the beautiful colored leaves in the Okawachiyama area, the national historic site surrounded by mountain cliffs like those you would see in Chinese style landscape paintings.

Nov: Nabeshima Domain Kiln Autumn Festival
This ceramic fair is held with a slightly different atmosphere from Arita Ceramic Fair held in Spring. It won't be as hectic. While enjoying the great hospitality of the local stores and kilns, you can stroll around the town designated as Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Historic Buildings. One of the greatest features of the fair is that one of the famous kilns of Arita open its door to public to show the traditional pottery production method called

Nov: Arita Autumn Ceramic Fair
Ohitaki is a traditional ritual held at night as a part of the ceremonial offering that has been performed for over 300 years. It is believed that getting close to the divine fire purifies you of sins and foulness. Kashima City's Specialty Fair is held on the same day to promote the city's specialty products.

Dec: Yutoku Inari Shrine Ohitaki
<Interplay of Light, Fire and Music> The winter solstice used to be the day when people celebrated the beginning of Spring in the Yayoi period. Now we celebrate the visit of the winter solstice at Yoshinogari Historical Park. Enjoy the longest night of the year with lights, fires and music. Starmine (Successive Fireworks) - 20：00 START Dynamic display of 700 fireworks launched successively. Hot-air Balloon Night Glow - 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM A fantastic atmosphere will be created with balloons illuminated by the burner fire at dusk. 15 to 20 balloon are scheduled to be anchored.

Dec: Yoshinogari Hikari no Hibiki
When the priest put the wood piles on fire, it quickly grows into a 10-meter tall pillar of flame, which is said to purify sins and corruptions in our souls. Visit the

Dec-Jan: Taku Seibyo (Confucian Temple) Ohitaki Bonfire
The lights decorating Imari Station Park, Imari Odori Street and the trees along the arcade create dreamy atmosphere in Imari.

Dec-Feb: Kagayake (Let it Shine)! Imari Festival
At this festival, ritualistic festive events such as

Jan: Takezaki Kanzeonji Temple Shushoue Oni Matsuri
Kadomatsu and shimekazari, the New Year’s ornaments, are gathered from around the city, piled up on the shrine site and put on fire to offer a prayer for good health and safety of families for the coming new year.

Jan: Onja Onja Bonfire
Held every year during New Year's holidays, this traditional market has a history of over 300 years. People buy edible Crucian carp (Funa) here to serve it to the gods as New Year’s offering.

Jan: Funa (Crucian Carp) Market
Hundreds of hand-made lanterns softly light up the streets of Ureshino Onsen. Enjoy the events, local dishes and sake while strolling around this warm and comforting town.

Feb: Ureshino Attaka Festival
This is an event to celebrate Hinamatsuri (Girl's Festival) by displaying porcelain hina dolls which are unique to Arita. Meissen porcelain hina dolls made by Kakiemon (a famous pottery master) and the world’s largest porcelain hina dolls will be exhibited at the event. In spring, Arita porcelain hina dolls will decorate the shops and kilns in Arita, and restaurants in the area will serve special menus (limited-time offer).

Feb-Mar: Arita Hiina Dolls Festival
Hiryugama is known for its kiln of the world’s largest size. At the holy night in February, 6000 lanterns and electric illuminations will together create a fantastic sea of light. There will also be various fun events such as stage shows, a special cafe open only on this day inside the kiln where Takeo desserts can be tasted, or exhibitions and sales of adorable potteries, etc.

Feb: TAKEO・Hiryuugama Kiln Lantern Festival
This festival of porcelain hina doll is held in Okawachiyama, the home of many hideaway kilns. Porcelain dolls unique to each kiln will be exhibited and sold.

Feb-Mar: Porcelain Hiina Dolls Festival
The beautiful and gorgeous hina dolls only found in Saga such as the one that has been passed down in Saga Domain Nabeshima family and the one decorated with Nabeshima Komon (Nabeshima pattern) or Saga Nishiki (Saga’s traditional silk fabric) are gathered to be exhibited.

Feb-Mar: Saga Joka (Castle Town) Hina Dolls Festival
Here you can take a stroll around the orchard while enjoying the blossoms of plum trees. From above the hilly part in the orchard, you can enjoy the superb panoramic view of the orchard and the town of Imari. The orchard also overlooks the nice view of Mount Koshidake, which is referred to as “a Mount Fuji in Imari.”

Feb-Mar: Flower Viewing at Imari Baien / Fujino'o Plum Orchard
Miyuki Plum Garden, a part of the vast Miyuki Park, has about 400 plum trees including “Yaekoubai” and other plum variations gifted from Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Feb-Mar: Ume (Plum Tree) Festival in Ureshino Miyuki Park
Mifuneyama Bairin is a plum orchard of about 16.5 hectares spreading over the eastern foot area of Mt. Mifuneyama. About 3,000 plum trees come in full bloom from around mid-February until March and a plum flower viewing event will be held in the area.

Feb-Mar: Plum Trees in Mifunagaoka Bairin (Plum Orchard)
Ushio Bairin (Plum Orchard) is said to have the longest history of plum cultivation among other orchards in Saga prefecture. The beauty of the orchard can be enjoyed in various ways; the whole scenery of the orchard with a great contrast between the white and light pink colors of plum flowers, pretty little petals admired close at hand and the grandness of the trees seen from below.

Feb-Mar: Ogi City Misato Ushio Bairin (Plum Orchard)
6 sake breweries in Kashima City open their doors to public at the same time and hold various events where visitors can enjoy tasting and purchasing sake (fees are charged in some parts of the event). Welcoming events are held at Hizen Hamashuku and Yutoku Monzen Shopping Street.

Mar: Kashima Sakagura (Sake Brewery) Tourism
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
This is a famous park set up by Motoshige Nabeshima who was the 1st lord of the Ogi Clan, and the 2nd lord Naoyoshi Nabeshima. In spring, 3000 cherry blossom trees bloom all at once, and it is the only place in Saga that was chosen as

Mar-Apr: Cherry Blossoms at Ogi Park

About a hundred of Someiyoshino Cherry blossom trees bloom profusely. The 60-meter-long bridge here called “Aiaibashi

Mar-Apr: Cherry Blossoms at Niiyama Park
5,000 trees of Someiyoshino bloom here. The observatory on the summit overlooks a panoramic view of Karatsu City. Also, the path along the hillside is lined with cherry trees on both sides, which make a tunnel of cherry blossoms.

Mar-Apr: Cherry Blossom in Mt. Kagamiyama
The lawn-covered park will be decorated with Yaezakura (double-flowered cherry). Many families visit here to enjoy flower viewing and barbecue. You can also enjoy grass skiing in the park.

Mar-Apr: Cherry Blossoms in Sakuragaoka Park in Arita Town
In the

Mar-Apr: Cherry Blossoms of "Sakura No Sato" in Shiroishi town
The site of Kouno Park was originally built as a secondary residence of Naomasa Nabeshima, the 10th lord of the Saga Domain. The site was donated to Saga city in 1923 to be developed as a park. And, now it has cafes, playgrounds and other facilities to be enjoyed. And, the park is well-known for the cherry blossoms in Spring.

Mar-Apr: Cherry Blossoms in Kouno Park
Nagoya Castle Ruins is scattered with many atmospheric stone walls and has about 400 Someiyoshino cherry blossom trees and other plants that will come in full bloom in spring. The site is adjoined by Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum and the cafe “Chaen Kaigetsu,” which features an authentic tea ceremony room and a Japanese garden. The surrounding area also has many sites of old battle camps of famous feudal warlords. As the area is also a part of “Kyushu Olle Karatsu Course,” it would be a good idea to have a walking tour around here. Also worth checking out here is the night time lighting up of Nagoya Castle Ruins, which is held only during a certain period.

Mar-Apr: Cherry Blossoms of Nagoya Castle Ruins
About 2,000 cherry trees will be lit up at night in Kyushu’s largest light show and colorfully decorate the foot of Mt. Mifuneyama. You will be able to enjoy a succession of stunning scenes at the prestigious garden that is historically associated with the Nabeshima Family of Takeo.

Mar-Apr: Cherry Blossoms at Mifuneyama Rakuen
Koreyoshi Takatori,

Mar-Apr: Cherry Blossoms in Seikei Park
This is the annual pottery fair held by 30 kilns of the secret pottery village registered as Japan Heritage, Okawachiyama. You can purchase the pottery at reasonable prices. There will also be an exhibition of new pottery works themed on spring and a shopping stamp rally held along with the fair. You will also be able to enjoy the scenic beauty of Okawachiyama area with cherry blossoms in full bloom at the time of the fair.

Apr: Okawachiyama Spring Ceramic Fair
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)
Somei Yoshino which covers the railroad tracks of

Apr: Uranosaki Station Sakura Tunnel
This event is held during the Golden Week holidays in the village of the secret kilns, Okawachiyama, recognized as Japan Heritage. Arita Ceramic Fair is held at the same time and the village will be filled with people.

Apr-May: Okawachiyama "Imari Ceramic Fair"
Takeo Onsen known for its soft texture of water is a historic hot spring town and it is even mentioned in

Takeo Hot Springs
This Shingon sect temple is located in the Yoshida Saraya area of the city of pottery. It was built to pray for prosperity of pottery industry. Red aprons of some Jizo Bosatsu statues enshrined there, and colorful pinwheels create some impression in the quiet temple and make them look more vivid. In Yoshiura Shrine located in the back, the god of pottery is enshrined.

Daijoji Temple / Yoshiura Shrine [Olle]
People have long worshipped “Gongensan” as the god of “water” to bring good harvest of grains in the Nishiyoshida Area. Next to the statue of Gongensan sit 12 Jizo Buddhist statues. This site with these statues makes one of the 88 pilgrimage spots in Ureshino and the statues sitting in front of a cliff of oddly-shaped rock surrounded by a mysterious atmosphere once attracted many Buddhist pilgrims.

The Buddhist Staues of Gongensan and 13 Jizo in Nishiyoshida [Olle]
Plants that live in the Asian region are planted and the forest was made to be a place where people from all over the world meet. While the forest grow thicker and thicker, the international exchange has been held actively, and to wish the relationship between Asian countries to be stronger, the forest was named

22nd Century Asian Forest [Olle]
Tea of Ureshino has received the highest awards five years in a row and the high quality is widely known. The shapes of the tea plantation in Ureshino town vary by areas and make unique scenery. The contrast between the tea plantation of Nishiyoshida area and fantastically shaped rocks and the view of Bozuhara pilot tea plantation as if large green cloth are sewed together are very attractive.

Unique Tea Plantation [Olle]
This 11 meter-high 3-tier waterfall is named after the roaring sound the water makes,

Todoroki No Taki Park [Olle]
A pathway surrounded by a thick bamboo forest which almost obstruct the view of the sky and the ruins of about 1,500-year-old ancient tomb silently await visitors. On the beautiful pathway in the forest resides Kimyouji Temple, which was founded about 500 years ago. It was built in 1574 by Goto Takaaki, the 19th lord of the Takeo Domain, and features a Japanese garden as well as a variety of Buddhist statues.

Kimyouji Temple [Olle]
From the Mountain Promenade Observatory you will find in the A course of Olle (professional course), you can get a panoramic view of Takeo city. The contrast between the view with the mountains and the cityscape of Takeo city is fascinating. .

Mountain Promenade Observatory [Olle]
There are three 3,000 year-old camphor trees in Takeo and you get to see 2 of them in the Olle course. It's been said to be a sacred place where the god came from the heaven and the powerful appearance makes the place a well-known spiritual spot. At the Takeo City Culture Hall, you can witness ancient cultures of Japan from the former feudal lord's garden.

Two 3,000 year-old Camphor Trees and Takeo City Culture Hall Garden [Olle]

About 1,300 years ago, Takeo Hot Spring sprung from the foot of a steep rocky mountain and has since been considered as a place that can bring good health to visitors with its power of nature. At Sakurayama Park, which is located in the hot spring area, sit 88 Buddhist statues that have smiles on their faces and are praying for the hot springs to prosper and the holy power of the land to increase. It would be interesting to look for Buddhist statues scattered around the park like a treasure hunt. The hot spring of Takeo is known for the effect to keep moisture in your skin and is referred to as “the hot spring for beautiful women.” In Takeo, there are also public facilities where you can drop by just for hot spring. The town is also known for pottery kilns each of which has unique features and a history of over 400 years. You can try your hand at pottery making at many of them.

Sakurayama Park & Takeo Hot Spring [Olle]
Around the ruins of Nagoya Castle, there are ruins of 130 army camp sites constructed by over 160 warlords from all over Japan. Among them, The ones of Ieyasu Tokugawa, Masamune Date, Toshiie Maeda, Nagamasa Kuroda, Hideharu Hori and other notable warlords have been designated as the National Historic Sites of Japan and the stone walls and earthen walls have been well-preserved. Quite a large part of Hideharu Hori's camp site still remains in a good condition and you can feel the traditional Japanese culture from the ruins such as the tea ceremony room, Noh play stage and so on.

Ruins of Hori Hideharu's Army Camp [Olle]
This reservoir pond was created for farmland irrigation in 1625 and has the largest water storage capacity in Takeo Area. The surrounding area has been maintained as a rest spot for the locals and there is a hot spring facility available.

Ikenouchi Lake [Olle]
Taste of the matcha green tea you can have at cafe

Chaen Kaigetsu [Olle]
At the parking lot of the Hado Cape Beach, the last destination of the Karatsu Olle Course, there are small stalls lined up. Those stalls are run by the local women serving the turban shells grown in the rough sea of the Genkai Sea and grilled right in front of you. The taste gets sweeter as you chew them. You may also enjoy overnight-dried squid, abalone and oysters (Dec thru March).

Turban Shell (Sazae) Grill Stalls [Olle]
Light shows are held at various locations in Takeo city; Take Shrine, The Great Camphor Tree of Takeo, Takeo Onsen Hoyomura and others. At Mifuneyama Rakuen, you may enjoy special light show projected on the pond surface. Join a stamp rally and collect the stamp at each event venue.

Jul-Sep: Takeo Akari Festival
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT1) The ruler of virtue, Nabeshima Naomasa and the wise men who supported him Nabeshima Naomasa/ Koga Kokudo/ Nabeshima Shigeyoshi
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT2) Young wise men who studied at Kodo-kan Okuma Shigenobu/ Soejima Taneomi
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT3) Young wise men who studied at Kodo-kan Edayoshi Shinyo/ Shima Yoshitake/ Sano Tsunetami
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT4) Young wise men who studied at Kodo-kan Eto Shinpei/ Oki Takato
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT5) Pioneers of modern architecture Tatsuno Kingo/ Sone Tatsuzo
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT6) Calligrapher who represents Meiji Period Nakabayashi Gochiku
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT7) Social educationists who strived for youth education Tazawa Yoshiharu/ Shimomura Kojin
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT8) Pioneers of engineering and scientific fields Shida Rinzaburo/ Kuroda Chika
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT9) Founders of the confectionery manufacture which represents Japan Morinaga Taichiro/ Ezaki Riichi
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT10) Medical scientists who laid the foundation for modern medical science Ito Genboku/ Sagara Chian
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT11) Pioneers of education and welfare for children with intellectual disabilities Ishii Ryoichi/ Ishii Fudeko
The full-size monument of 25 great figures related to Saga, who actively participated in various fields around the end of Edo period and Meiji Restoration were set up at 9 places on the central street of Saga City according to the

Monument of Great Figure (SPOT12) Businessmen who developed major enterprises Nakatomi Saburo/ Ichimura Kiyoshi
6km of cycle road which was created on the site of the Former Japan National Railways Saga Line. 1200 cherry blossom trees at both sides of the road creates a tunnel for everyone to enjoy.

Xu Fu Sakura Cycle Road
Flowers of about 200 trees in the plum garden of Kagami Shrine, which is related to the Tale of Genji, will bloom. From mid-May ~ late June,

Kagami Shrine
100 years old weeping red plum tree with height of 6m and tree girth of 1m. Right next to this old tree, an old-timer 60-year-old tree will bloom and entertain the eyes of visitors.

Feb - Mar　Arisuda Family　Weeping Plum Blossoms
There are plum trees 700m upstream of Kyuragi Dam. About 300 plum trees will bloom beautifully. Plum harvesting can be enjoyed in June. (Advance registration is required for plum harvesting)

Feb - Mar　Plum Blossoms of Kyuragi Dam
About 60 trees in Karyu Park and 80 trees in the surrounding area of the Sports Park upstream of Kyuragi Dam will bloom. There are also a spring water collection site and hydrophilic revetment in the Sports Park.

Mar - Apr　Cherry Blossoms of Kyuragi Dam
At the Hirabaru area, amazing old plum blossoms trees of traditional houses can be seen. At Yoshimura's Residence, there is a pink weeping plum blossoms tree which is about a hundred years old、softly spreading out its branches.

Yoshimura's Residence
Keishuen Garden, the garden created by Kinsaku Nakane, who is called

Feb - Mar　Plum Blossoms of Keishuen Garden
The gorgeous garden being decorated by colorful azaleas will soothe the hearts of visitors as stone structure, large and small waterfalls, flowers and tea plantations that color the season will create beauty in the approximately 9900 square meter site.

Apr - May　Azaleas & Satsuki Azaleas of Keishuen Garden
70 cherry blossoms trees, which is said to be the best in Kyushu, in the genuine Japanese garden of about 9,900 square meters will create a beautiful scenery.

March　Cherry Blossoms of Keishuen Garden
The approximately 9,900 square meters Japanese garden created by Kinsaku Nakane. The museum floating on the pond is also worth seeing. At Yoko Museum, pottery events are also held.

November　Autumn Leaves of Keishuen Garden
The Japanese garden in Yutoku Inari Shrine. A variety of flowers can be enjoyed throughout the year at the beautifully landscaped garden. ●Goshuin stamp can be received

Feb - Mar　Yutoku Inari Shrine　Plum Blossoms of Japanese Garden
This shrine is one of Japan's three largest Inari Shrines (Sandai Inari) together with Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kasama Inari Shrine. The bright vermilion color of the monument is very impressive, and major monuments such as the shrine, the worship hall, the tower gate, etc. are lacquered. Cherry blossoms and Taiwan cherry blossoms in the outer garden are the spring traditions.

March　Cherry Blossoms of Yutoku Inari Shrine
The

June　Hydrangeas of Yutoku Inari Shrine
Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of Japan's three largest Inari Shrines (Sandai Inari). In autumn, red leaves not only dye the precincts in red, but also bring a different color to the Japanese garden.

Nov - Dec　Autumn Leaves of Yutoku Inari Shrine
In the precincts, apart from Japanese white pine trees, old white plum blossoms trees also bloom beautifully. Also, this is also a popular spot of Sutra copying and Goshuin stamps. ●Goshuin stamps can be received

Feb - Mar　Plum Blossoms of Tanjoin Temple
In the precincts of Tanjoin Temple, you can feel the seasonal flowers such as plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, wisteria, etc. Sutra copying can also be experienced together with flower viewing.

March　Cherry Blossoms of Tanjoin Temple
About 300 cherry blossoms trees in the garden will bloom and the garden crowded with people coming for flower viewing during the season. At the period best for viewing in late March, admission is allowed until 9pm, so cherry blossoms can be enjoyed at night. The cherry blossoms reflected in the faint light of lanterns are very beautiful.

March　Cherry Blossoms of Kyoseki Park
Rows of cherry blossoms trees lining up along the large moat surrounding the Ruins of Saga Castle. A lot of cultural facilities such as art museums, history museums, Saga Castle History Museum, etc. are available inside and around the garden. You can enjoy strolling around the castle town in the beautiful scenery.

Saga Castle Park
About 400 cherry blossoms trees, which were donated by Kanto Kawasoemachi Jinkai following the opening of Saga Airport, lining up for 1,700m parallel to the runway.

March　Kawasoe Cherry Blossoms Road
There is a lot of rare types of cherry blossoms around Hotarumi Bridge along Tafusekawa River. Take a break in the park after enjoying a walk.

Tafusekawa Riverside Park
It is a popular park where people can enjoy cherry blossoms and other various ways to spend time. You can bring your own ingredients and charcoal for barbeque.(Reservation required)

Kinryu Park
Cherry blossoms planted beside the waterway on the east side of

March　YouMe Town Saga　Cherry Blossoms on the East Side
Approximately 220 cherry blossoms trees such as Somei Yoshino bloom in the center of Karatsu castle. The place is crowded with people who come to enjoy the elegant figure of Karatsu castle and cherry blossoms.

March　Cherry Blossoms of Karatsu Castle
About 40 Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms trees of over 30 years old will be in full bloom. As they are located 300 meters above sea level, you can also see the Karatsu Bay.

Mar - Apr　Ono Sakura-no-Sato
It is said that Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered Date Masamune to bring and plant this cheery blossom tree as an apology for relocating the temple when he sent troops to Korea.

Hokoji Temple
The

Kinuboshiyamasakura Park
The characteristics of Kawazu cherry blossoms are that they bloom early and have a darker pink color than Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms. At

Feb - Mar　Kawazu Cherry Blossoms of Mikaeri No Taki Falls
Taking its pride as one of Kyushu's most prominent waterfall, being selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, Mikaeri No Taki Falls is a secret spot of autumn leaves in autumn. Fully enjoy the beauty of natural colors and falling waterfalls.

November　Autumn Leaves of Mikaeri No Taki Falls
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
This place has a lot of cherry blossoms and azaleas. Japanese paper lanterns are placed from mid March to early May, and it is very crowded with people enjoying flower viewing. This place also has a children's amusement park and it is loved by the locals as a place to relax and refresh.

March　Cherry Blossoms of Chuo Park
This is a park where 400 trees of 37 kinds of cherry blossoms from around Japan are planted. You can enjoy various kinds of cherry blossoms from mid March to late March.

March　Cherry Blossoms of Iwayazan-Keio Park
This tree is approximately 900 years old. It is said that it was brought back from Mibudera Temple in Kyoto. It is called

Myojo Cherry Blossoms
In early April,

March　Cherry Blossoms of Okawachiyama
How about taking a walk in Hanyo park while enjoying the autumn leaves and finding your favorite pottery?

November　Autumn Leaves of Okawachiyama
A weeping cherry blossoms tree in the precinct of Nichiren Kuon-san Jissoin Temple. This beautiful weeping cherry blossoms is a must-see.

March　Jissoin Temple　Myoho Weeping Cherry Blossoms
You can see the splendid view of approximately 450 Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms and Yae cherry blossoms. This is the best spot of cherry blossoms in the city.

March　Cherry Blossoms of Mt. Takao Park
Sakurayama Park behind the Takeo Romon Gate is filled with 500 Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms and Yae cherry blossoms in full bloom, and it is a popular spot for hot spring visitors to take a walk. Takeo Hot Spring Romon Gate and New Building in vermilion and white color are gorgeously decorated by the cherry blossoms.

March　Cherry Blossoms of Sakurayama Park
Located behind Takeo Hot Spring, the whole mountain beautifully turns red. There is a strangely shaped rock rising on the top of the mountain, and you can see the lovely heart-shaped washbasin at Konpira-gu Shrine, which is, people who know will know, for the fulfillment of love.

November　Autumn Leaves of Sakurayama Park
100 cherry blossoms blooming along the 100m approach to the shrine. Their branches lying on top of one another over your head, creating the stunning tunnel of cherry blossoms. The arched stone gate you will find at the end of the stone-paved approach to the shrine is valuable in the history of stone building, and it's designated as an Important Cultural Property.

March　Cherry Blossoms at the Approach to Ennoji Temple
Six battery assisted 20-inch bicycles available. Download the Cogi Cogi app on your smart device, register and buy a ticket. Rentals and returns are available 24 hours, everyday. https://cogicogi.jp/smart/app.html

【Rent-a-Cycle】 "Kima-Chari"
You can travel easily by electric bicycle.It's a share cycle linked to the app, and you can make reservations and make payments with the app.It's a shared cycle, so you only have to pay the usage fee from station to station.For example, you can use it from Saga Station to Saga Balloon Museum within 15 minutes for a fee of 70 yen.If it's within 12 hours, the maximum fare will be 1000 yen.The app can be downloaded and displayed in English and Chinese. The stations are as follows: 1. Saga Station South Exit 1 Ekimaechuo, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 2. Saga Station North Exit 1 Ekimaechuo, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 3. Saga City Hall 1-1 Sakaemachi, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 4. Saga City Cultural Museum 16-1 Yanagimachi, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 5. Saga Balloon Museum 2-18 Matsubara, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 6. Main gate of Saga University 1 Honjomachi, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 7. Edaume Sake Brewery 1-2-32 Yae, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 8. Saga Prefectural Office 1-1-59 Jonai, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 9. Saga Castle History Museum Parking Lot 2-18-1 Jonai, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 10. Bridge Station Doronpa 214-4 Morodomi-cho, Saga-city, Saga Prefecture 11. Saga Prefectural Gymnasium 1-21-15 Hinode, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 　 12. Saga Prefectural Sports Complex 2-1-10 Hinode, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 13. Higashiyoka Culture Hall Fureaikan 1228-3 Shimokoga, Higashiyoka-cho, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 14. Higatayoka Park 2885-2 Shimokoga, Higashiyoka-cho, Saga City, Saga Prefecture

BALLOONERS CYCLE （HELLO CYCLING）Saga City Station (14 Locations)
You can travel easily by electric bicycle.It's a share cycle linked to the app, and you can make reservations and make payments with the app.It's a shared cycle, so you only have to pay the usage fee from station to station.For example, you can use it from Kashima Station to Yutoku Inari within 30 minutes for a fee of 140 yen.If it's within 12 hours, the maximum fare will be 1000 yen.The app can be downloaded and displayed in English and Chinese. The stations are as follows: 1. Yutoku Bus Kashima Station Bus Center Takatsuhara, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 2. Kashima City Lifelong Learning Center Able 270-1 Nodomibun, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 3. A Corp La Label Store 2-1 Nodomibun Ko, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 4. JR Hizenhama Station 933 Hamamachi, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 5. Yukihime Sake Brewery 599 Furueda, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 6. Yutoku Inari Shrine Bus Terminal Furueda, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 7. Road Station Kashima 4427-6 Otonari Ko, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 8.J R Hizen-Nanaura Station Otonari, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture

Mitsuse Rent-a-Cycle (inside Mitsuse CUBE)
Kashima Sight Seeing Information Center is in front of Hizen-Kashima Station. Visitors rent bicycles to go see Yutoku Inari Shrine and Hizen Hamashuku. We look forward to welcoming you and introducing recommended cycling courses via pamphlets.

【Rent-a-Cycle】 at Kashima Sight Seeing Information Center
Karae is a multiplex with a hotel, movie theater, shared office spaces, café & dining, satellite shops, and a Karatsuyaki Ware Gallery. The below are the tenants: 1F: Movie Theater

KARAE
The always available tourist concierge will provide tourism information and travel assistance regarding Saga Prefecture. Find the perfect souvenir or gift from carefully selected prefectural products. Feel free to come by and use the free Wi-Fi, cellphone charging stations or drop-off luggage.

SAGA MADO　Information Hub & Lounge
Adventure Valley SAGA, located in the historical Yoshinogari Town in Saga Prefecture, has various activity courses such as

Adventure Valley SAGA
Grass Court Saga Tennis Club founded in 1975 was Japan's first tennis club to have multiple natural grass courts. The fourteen courts painted with white court lines and beautiful greens are a unique sight. The sakura and maple trees by the court side and seasonal flowers, terrace and view room from the clubhouse overseeing the greenery and environment will let you enjoy the grass courts to the fullest.

Grass Court Saga Tennis Club
Try traditional Japanese Oshibana (pressed flower craft) to commemorate your visit to Japan. Be comforted by flowers, enjoy crafting and take your art home as a souvenir.

Create Fureai Corner
Higashiyoka Higata is registered as an important wetland under the Ramsar Convention. At Higasasu visitors will enjoy experiencing Higashiyoka Higata through a 13m tall observatory overlooking Ariake Sea as well as videos and projection mapping.

Higashiyoka Higata Visitor Center Higasasu
The café and its adjacent Interactive Bldg, playground equipment and Otake Hill that surround the large grass field makes the surprisingly compact grounds feel large. Sip a coffee on the wood deck, enjoy a picnic on the grassy fields or just swing by and enjoy the park meant for everyone.

Minnano-Koen (Everyone's Park)
The rice terraces created over the years through the painstaking effort of local farmers soften the curve of the mountain slope. Waters delivered from the terraces provide us with life. Of all the many mountains and valleys in Arita, the rice terraces at Take have been selected as Japan's Top 100 Rice Terraces.

Take Rice Terraces
Oshitori is a shop that sells tofu and tofu skin used in Ume no Hana's kaiseki-ryori (multi-course cuisine). Purchase ingredients at great, direct to consumer prices. The most popular item is fried tofu skin. At the buffet style restaurant Hotaru, try from fifty dishes at an antique Japanese home.

Ume no Hama Kanzakimura
Ryumon Gorge is a mystifying, beautiful landscape. In the spring, sakura bloom and in the summer the area turns green. Come fall and autumn foliage decorates the waterfall. The waters are so beautiful they have been selected as The Top 100 Waters and Top 100 Forest Water Sources. Listen to Kajika while enjoying local sake produced from these waters and freshwater fish from these streams.

Ryumon Gorge
You can travel easily by electric bicycle.It's a share cycle linked to the app, and you can make reservations and make payments with the app.It's a shared cycle, so you only have to pay the usage fee from station to station.For example, you can use it from Kashima Station to Yutoku Inari within 30 minutes for a fee of 140 yen.If it's within 12 hours, the maximum fare will be 1000 yen.The app can be downloaded and displayed in English and Chinese. The stations are as follows: 1. Yutoku Bus Kashima Station Bus Center Takatsuhara, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 2. Kashima City Lifelong Learning Center Able 270-1 Nodomibun, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 3. A Corp La Label Store 2-1 Nodomibun Ko, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 4. JR Hizenhama Station 933 Hamamachi, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 5. Yukihime Sake Brewery 599 Furueda, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 6. Yutoku Inari Shrine Bus Terminal Furueda, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 7. Road Station Kashima 4427-6 Otonari Ko, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture 8.J R Hizen-Nanaura Station Otonari, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture

BALLOONERS CYCLE （HELLO CYCLING）Kashima City Station (8 Locations)

BALLOONERS CYCLE （HELLO CYCLING）Taira Station (5 Locations)

BALLOONERS CYCLE （HELLO CYCLING）Shiroishi Station (5 Locations)
It is located at a quiet place surrounded by nature and facing the downstream of

LOFTY NANAYAMA
This campground is located near Ashikari Coast which is a sanctuary for mudskippers and fidder crab. It has 21 RV campgrounds section, open camp site and is fully equipped with a kitchen. The mudflat is open for visitors to play(May-Oct), and Mutsugoro park next the mudflat has a warm water shower.

海遊ふれあいパーク 「オートキャンプ場」
There are bungalows, barbeque stoves, a central building (study room, Japanese-style room), grass skiing area in the land of 5 hectares. People come and see the 5000 cherry blossoms in Spring.

金立山いこいの広場
Mt. Kinryusan Shower Road(Nature trail of 7.3km) is a great place to enjoy nature through walking, trekking, orienteering, and playing in the river. We accept various kinds of purposes of use, such as educational camps for kindergartens, nursery schools, elementary schools, junior high schools, children’s' clubs, boy scouts, girl scouts and family camps.

金立教育キャンプ場
Pass though the pastoral landscape and go further into the mountain. The camp site is located in the middle of Kyushu nature trail. It is a peaceful space surrounded by cedar trees. The bubbling of the stream is also comforting.

山中キャンプ場
This camp site is located half way up Funayama, which lies on the west side of Taku City, at an elevation of approximately 450m above sea level and is cool and comfortable in the morning and night even during Summer. The night view from the observatory is superb and will surely will touch your soul.

多久市船山キャンプ場
This RV campsite is next to

「道の駅」大和　オートキャンプ場
A camp site with great nature of Mt, Kurokami you can fully enjoy. There is playground equipment so whole family can have fun. The view from the nearby observatory is magnificent. Meotoiwa Rocks are only a 10 minute walk.

乳待坊公園いこいの広場キャンプ場
Hadomisaki camp site is a campsite that is under prefectural management, and surrounded by the ocean, rich nature and historical heritage. It reopened after renovations in July 2018. They newly founded shipping container home and private premium area with the newest camping equipment for groups, RV camping area, and standard campsite has now been expanded! Forget about your daily woes by relaxing in a hammock and by a bon fire.

波戸岬キャンプ場
This is a camp site adjacent to Haccho Green Park. It's crowded with children's clubs and families during the summer. Tent rental service is available.

八丁キャンプ場
A camp site with a lot of sunlight and terrific view and Hachimandake mountain ahead with Unzen in the distance. There is also a paid lodging option that is a great place for beginners.

眉山キャンプ場
A camp site by lake Kitayama. We are proud of the huge land that can hold as many as 60 tents. There is no log house, just tents. You can have an authentic camping experience in the grove of cedar trees. It is fully equipped with kitchens and toilets. You can also enjoy fishing and cycling.

北山キャンプ場

竜門キャンプ場
Why don't you sit in a soft wind and see the star-filled sky at Mitsuse plateau at the elevation of 500m? Fresh air, bubbling stream, and rich nature will surely refresh your body and mind! We' re sure you can have a splendid time you can never experience in the city.

吉野山キャンプ場
Ureshino-shi Hirokora camp site is a calm camping site surrounded by lake and nature.

広川原キャンプ場
It's located at the foot of Mt. Sefuri and you can see Jobaru river running in front and Mt. Zubetto on the far south. Also, there are historical heritages such as Sefuri Shrine, Gotoba Shrine, Monk Eisai's memorial statue, and Hamaguri Suido, as well as a virgin forest of Rhododendron dilatatum and Japanese beech.

脊振久保山キャンプ場ロッジ

【Camp Site】Ochozunotaki Camping Ground
You can enjoy cool and comfortable camping even in summer at high altitude. It is a recommended campground for those who wish to enjoy nature as it is with minimal facilities.

【Camp Site】Hachimandake Camping Ground

【Rent-a-Cycle】Cycle Rental Shichida

【Rent-a-Cycle】Ogi City Interaction Hall YumeplatOgi

【Rent-a-Cycle】Ureshino Tourism Association

【Rent-a-Cycle】Professor Wani Memorial Park

【Rent-a-Cycle】Kanzaki Yugakkan
Since it is a bicycle with electric assist, you can easily move around sightseeing spots by it. Riding a bicycle is good for the environment and your health. It can run about 60km a day, as we are charing it everyday. Even if the bicycle runs out of charge, you can ride it as a normal bicycle.

Rent-a-Cycle Matsuura Railway Imari Station

Rent-a-Cycle Shin-Tosu Tourism Information Center

[Rent-a-Cycle] Saga 21st Century Prefectural Citizens Forest Guidance Center "Honoki"
Takeo is full of great nature, history, and delicious food,why don't you enjoy the sightseeing in Takeo easily with a bicycle with electric assist? (Please return the bicycle to the rental place.) You can also rent it at Mimasaka Station, Takeo Onsen Youth Hostel, and Pension Picnic.

[Rent-a-Cycle] Takeo City Tourism Information Center "Takenavi" (in JR Takeo Onsen Station)
A sake bar directly connected to the platform of JR Hizenhama Station. You can enjoy Kashima's local sake while watching the train through the window. The staff who are familiar with Hizen Hamajuku and sample sake will entertain you. JR sightseeing trains stop depending on the day of the week, so it is also recommended for railway lovers.

HAMBAR
Surrounded by 2,000 coffee cups, this is a restaurant where you can enjoy your meal while feeling the uniqueness of Arita, a pottery village. When you order hot drinks, it is also attractive that you can choose your favorite from the cups lined up in the store.

Gallery Arita
It is a local direct market with a wonderful view of the white bridge over the blue sea and green Takashima. We have fresh local produce and seafood. Yume Misaki rice dumpling with the exquisite sweetness of sweet potatoes and red bean paste are also popular.

Hizen Yume Misaki
Hanamatsuri Ichigo-no Tani is located in a beautiful woodland near the village. We grow strawberries and maximize their deliciousness without using chemical pesticides to the utmost during the harvest period. Here, you can have the Saga prefecture-specific variety,

Tourism Agriculture Hanamatsu Ichigonotani (Strawberry Valley)
Geejo Castle is a mountain castle constructed by connecting two peaks, Geejo Mountain, which is the eastern end of the mountain chain, and Boju Mountain, which is connected to the ridge of the ridge, with earthworks measuring 4.3 km.There is a 15-meter-wide passageway called the roadway, which is about 20 meters wide and sharply cut off on the outside of the mound.In the middle of the mound, there are the remains of the Hokteimon Gate and the Tohoku Gate leading to the Dazaifu side, and the cornerstone remains. You can enjoy grass skiing from March to May and from September to November on the slope facing the ruins of the castle for 300 yen.

Kii Castle Ruins
Geejo Castle is a mountain castle constructed by connecting two peaks, Geejo Mountain, which is the eastern end of the mountain chain, and Boju Mountain, which is connected to the ridge of the ridge, with earthworks measuring 4.3 km.There is a 15-meter-wide passageway called the roadway, which is about 20 meters wide and sharply cut off on the outside of the mound.In the middle of the mound, there are the remains of the Hokteimon Gate and the Tohoku Gate leading to the Dazaifu side, and the cornerstone remains. You can enjoy grass skiing from March to May and from September to November on the slope facing the ruins of the castle for 300 yen.

Kurisozui Ancient Tomb
There is a 6km cycling road around Kitayama Lake, rental bicycles and boats, and a slide and athletic facilities in the Fureai Forest.There is also a roofed barbecue area, and there are ingredients, tools, and empty-handed barbecue sets (reservations required).

Saga 21st Century Prefectural Citizens Forest Guidance Center "Honoki" / Smile Earth

Kishima Mine Transformer Ruins (Omachi Brick Museum)

Takezaki Castle Fort Observatory
Nagoya Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi about 400 years ago. The tea garden

Nagoya Castle "Chaen” Kaigetsu
Our restaurant has oysters, udon noodles, bread & cafe, and you can enjoy udon noodles while you cook oysters in a little different way with other restaurants.

Hizenya
The glamping accommodation where there are cute and retro tent rooms inspired by European country-side camping, nestled in the calm nature of Mitsuse. You can enjoy BBQ and breakfast with plenty of local ingredients from Mitsuse and Saga and outdoor activities such as a campfire using local firewood. In addition, you can enjoy Mistuse Onsen Yamabiko-no-Yu all day. The private bath is available, so anyone can enjoy it.

The Lantown Mitsuse Kogen Yamabiko-no-Yu
In addition to tourist information on cities and towns in Saga, we have brochures for other prefecture in Kyushu, including neighboring areas, and the Tourism Concierge will take care of your inquiries in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. Please drop in to plan your trip.

Kyushu-Saga International Airport Tourist Information Center
Enjoy the space filled with the appeal of Saga, with the concept of

Premium Lounge SAGANOGARA
The third footbath open space in Ureshino Onsen! Not only the foot bath, but also there are children's play baths, hand baths, and restrooms.

Yuttsura Hiroba
Carp fishing: you can choose a favorite prize if you catch 3 carps in 1 hour! Yamame fishing: you can grill and eat the fish you caught on the spot! You can also do goldfish scooping, BBQ, and Nagashi somen noodles. After eating, you can enjoy yourself at the adventure playground and in the stream. Pets are also welcome!

Natural Forest Fishing Resort
The farm-direct store managed by JA Karatsu. We offer fresh ingredients such as a world-class branded Saga beef, vegetables, fruit, and marine products from the Genkai Sea. The on-site restaurant offers a large variety on the menu including all-you-can-eat Lunch Buffet.

JA Karatsu Karatsu Umakamon Ichiba
Hijiridake Mountain is a symbol of Omachi Town. Reached the top of the mountain by climbing up 792 steps, you'll find an observatory overlooking the town. Furthermore, there's Hijiridake Shrine above it, and the heart-shaped stone tub in that shrine is a hidden spiritual hot spot. The tub glows red at sunrise and sunset, and those who see it are said to have a good relationship.

Hijiridake Observatory
The facility where the town and private businesses take an approach to health through public-private partnership and aim to improve the mental and physical health of all townspeople in all ages. We aim to be the base facility for

Ichimura Kiyoshi Memorial Medical Community Center
On the 1st floor, there's a farm-direct shop, Mongo-Mongo Ichiba where you can find a lot of fresh agricultural products from Shiroishi Town and a fast food restaurant, Kitchen Tsu-tsura-tsu, and on the 2nd floor, there's a restaurant, Tannaka Cafe 360°where you can enjoy dishes using local specialties.

Michinoeki SHIROISHI
In 2001, the spring water of Nuinoike pond, which has a history of more than 800 years, was revived for the first time in 40 years. Nowadays, many people from inside and outside the town come to get the spring water. In addition, the appearance of Metasequoia trees standing in the center reflected on the surface of the water of the pond is fantastic. It's a perfect photo spot.

Nuinoike
The strawberry-picking farm that opened next to

Saga Shiroishi Kishikawa Farm Ichigo-no Eki

Yoshino Berry

Onyado KAISYU

OGI Distillery

Yoshino Bakubei

Ashikari Mamebijin

Takesaki Kanzeonji

The motto of Hotaru-no Sato is to create bonds between producers and consumers, and between cities and rural areas. We provide fresh and safe vegetables and fruit and handmade processed products every day, and we value the encounter with our customers. We look forward to your visit.

Ogi-machi Farm-direct Shop Hotaru-no Sato

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