2025 Saga Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

#Share a travel plan Fukuoka (Fukuoka) Once you go, you will love it because it is very easy to travel and convenient. For this trip, we will use the Northern Kyushu Rail Pass to travel. Day 1: 📍Hakata 📍Nanzoin Temple, go to worship the large reclining Buddha 📍Dazaifu Tentangu Shrine is considered a landmark of Fukuoka. Day 2: 📍Nagasaki 📍Meganebashi Bridge or Spectacles Bridge The oldest stone arch bridge in Japan 📍Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown 📍Suwa Shrine 📍Sofukuji Temple, Chinese-style temple 📍Inasa-yuma Park, go up to see the night view of Nagasaki city, very beautiful, on the Inasayama Observation Deck Day 3: 📍Yufuin, a very cute small city, good atmosphere, famous for hot springs, Kirin Lake, Yunotsubo Yokocho Street, lots of food 📍Beppu Day 4: 📍Beppu Jigoku has 8 ponds: Umi, Shinoge, Tatsumaki, Shiraike, Oniishi Bozu, Oniyama, Kamado and Yama. Each pond has its own beauty. 📍Saga Day 5: 📍Yotoku Inari Shrine is a very large and beautiful shrine. 📍International Balloon Festival 📍Karatsu Kunchi Festival is very uniquely beautiful. Day 6: 📍Hakata - Fukuoka Airport #fukuokatrip #nagasaki #beppu #saga

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Saga𓂃 𓈒𓏸Spots I've actually been to that are free to enter◎ (Purchases of products and food and drink within the facility are separate) 1-3Arita Porcelain Park A theme park unique to the home of Arita porcelain, which has fascinated European royalty and aristocrats since the 17th century and influenced ceramics around the world. Not only does it have a palace, but it also has gardens and is surprisingly large, so I couldn't see everything, so make sure you have plenty of time 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇From the official website 9:00-17:00 ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇From the official website 340-28 Toya Otsu, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 4-6Nanatsukema After passing through Nanatsugama Garden, you will come across Nanatsugama, a designated national natural monument. This scenic spot was created by the erosion of basalt by the waves of the Genkai Sea. The rock faces are lined up in regular columns, creating the same columnar jointing as Tojinbo in Fukui. ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the Karatsu Tourism Association website Yakataishi, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture 7-9 Arita Será / Arita Será 22 Arita ware specialty shops are lined up on a site of about 66,000 square meters. There are also galleries, hotels, and restaurants. 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇 From the official website 10:00-17:00 ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 2351-169 Akasaka Hei, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄#domestictravel #winterTravel #solotravel #girlstrip #trip #Saga #SagaPrefecture #SagaTourism #freespot #photogenicspot

The lighthouse that reminds people of the sentimental atmosphere of Hayao Miyazaki's works...👒 As you walk from the lighthouse to the Kabe Island observatory, the scenery of Howl's Moving Castle comes to mind. 🌿 Karatsu is famous for its fresh squid. After visiting the lighthouse, I recommend going to the Chinese restaurant "Kabeshima" (📍0955-82-5187), where you can enjoy a sea view while eating! ♥️ ✈️ "Hizen Tateshina-zaki Lighthouse" in Japan 📍 Kabeshima Island, Kako-cho, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture 847-0305 This is my recommendation for a must-visit tourist attraction in Japan - Kabeshima Lighthouse!

#JapanTravel When it comes to Japanese desserts, crepes🍦 Cafe Komorebi Sapin located in Saga Prefecture, Japan A cafe that sells crepes😋 There is also a general store, so you can look at various souvenirs There is also a creme brulee crepe that is only sold at Komorebi Sapin, so try it!! 🍦Komorebi Sapin komorebi -木漏れ日- SAPIN 📍Otsu-1457 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301 Japan

#JapanTravel Arita Porcelain Park with a European feel in Japan🕊️ There's a place like this in Japan too They say it's a really beautiful place with cherry blossoms in spring I went in the fall, but it was such a beautiful place☺️ It's free admission and there aren't many people, so you can enjoy it in peace 🤍Arita Porcelain Park 📍Otsu-340-28 Toya, Arita, Nishimatsuura District, Saga 844-0014 Japan +81 955-41-0030 ⏰Every day 09:00 ~ 17:00 🎟️Free admission

Imari Arita Pottery Traditional Industry Hall There are free exhibitions, and you can even try your hand at making pottery. Located at the entrance to Okawauchiyama, the village of secret kilns, this is a facility where you can learn about Imari ware. There is also a parking lot and toilets, so it's a good idea to park your car here and stroll around the kilns. 221-2 Okawauchicho Hei, Imari City, Saga Prefecture #Autumn trip #Accommodation report #Tourism

Saga Balloon Fiesta for the first time in 3 years🎈👏 It looks amazing against the blue sky. The hot air balloons reflected on the river are also amazing (ღ*ˇ ˇ*)｡o♡ᔆᵘᵗᵉᵏⁱ♡ Balloon competition from November 1st (Tue) to November 7th (Mon), 2022 = November 2nd (Wed) to November 6th (Sun), 5 days Location Kasegawa riverbed (Saga International Balloon Fiesta venue) It seems that it will be broadcast live on the Internet. #Autumn trip #Hot air balloon #Moving #Breathtaking view

📍Yoshinogari Ruins It's always in textbooks and is famous, so I went. The largest ruins from the Yayoi period. It's so big that you can't see everything in one day. The guide was very easy to understand and kindly explained supplementary rules that weren't in the textbooks!! I learned a lot and felt a sense of romance😊 #retrotownscape I'd like to visit again😆🎵🎵

Yutoku Inari Shrine in Saga Prefecture It has a history of over 300 years, and the main hall stands on a red wooden base, making it a striking sight. You can actually go up to the main hall not only by stairs, but also by elevator. There is a fee for the elevator, but it saves time and allows you to visit the shrine in a barrier-free manner, which is very much appreciated. #shrine

It's so big that you can't see everything in one day. The guides are very easy to understand. There were people who kindly and carefully explained supplementary rules that were not in the textbooks. I learned a lot. It is the best facility of its kind in terms of the number and quality of restored buildings. The view from the tower of the southern castle is also great. In the experience corner, you can experience various things from the Yayoi period. It was more fun than I expected for my first visit. It's a park, so it's spacious and has a large lawn, so the whole family can enjoy it. You can ride the bus in the park for free. #JapanGenkiProject2021 #SummerShortTrip #SummerResortYouWantToKeepItSecret #BreathtakingView

Yoshinogari Ruins, Saga Prefecture The Yoshinogari Ruins seem like something from an elementary school textbook I'm sure many people know the name, but not many have been there. I was surprised to find that it was larger inside than I expected. There is a bus that runs on the premises, so if you have trouble walking, I recommend making good use of it. I went when the red buckwheat flowers were in bloom, and the whole place was covered in red buckwheat flowers, which was very beautiful. #famousflowers #summertrip #JapanGenkiProject2021

[Saga Prefecture: Saga City] It's a little far from Saga Station, but Hungry Bowl is near Saga University 💥 It has a wide variety of rice bowls and a spacious second floor seating area, so it's a popular restaurant with students 😌 This time I ordered the pork karaage bowl 🐷 You can choose the amount of rice, so you can enjoy it from small to extra large for the same price 🍚 I didn't order it this time, but I'm curious about the luxurious 2929 bowl with three types of meat, so I'll try it next time I visit 😊 Drinks are free during lunch time, so you can also drink coffee ◎ #gourmet #saga #cafe #summertrip #gourmettrip

Balloon Festival held in Saga Prefecture 🎈 Various balloon competitions are held, and balloon athletes from all over the world gather in Saga Prefecture. There are so many balloons flying, it's a spectacular sight. Even the slightest wind can prevent them from flying, so there were several days when we went to watch and they didn't fly, but that makes it all the more exciting when we do see them. #SupportTourism #BreathtakingView

After receiving your attention about Tairacho seafood, this time we will share with you Saga's authentic delicacy Takesaki Crab🦀! This popular seafood from Tairacho, Saga Prefecture, Ariake Seaside, attracts countless diners every year. Because the tides of the Yumei Sea are particularly variable, the sea will bring plenty of sunlight at low tide, accelerating the reproduction of plankton, so that the bamboo crab can absorb the richest nutrients, the meat is naturally more fresh and full, every bite is the essence of the sea. There are different surprises when eating bamboo shoots crab in different seasons. Summer to autumn is the home of "summer crab", the crab meat is thick and bouncy, crab paste is fragrant and not greasy; and winter to spring is the turn of "winter crab" debut, especially the female crabs full of orange crab seeds, really fresh! Best of all, after eating crab, you can also try the local traditional "crab shell sake" 🍶. Pour hot Japanese sake into the crab shell to absorb all the crab fragrance. If you want to eat the freshest Takesaki crab, you have to go to "Takesaki Seafood" anyway! This restaurant not only faces the sea, the environment is excellent, but also open all year round. The most courteous is the Chinese menu, travelers can come without difficulty. The freshly grilled Takesaki crab plus other fresh seafood makes every bite super satisfying ~ Next time you go to Saga, remember not to miss this crab lover's paradise🦀💯 Store Name: Takesaki seafood Store Location: Taira Town Taira 4261-1 Business Hours: April to October Weekdays 10:00~16:00・ 10:00~16:30 on weekends and holidays (closed every Tuesday), November to March Weekdays 10:00～16:30・ Weekends & Holidays 10:00~17:00 (Closed on New Year's Day) 🚗 Take a taxi from JR Dora Station for about 5 minutes

Yakiniku Maruju is located about an hour by car from Fukuoka Airport. They use Saga beef, which is thick but soft and very delicious, and the rice went down really well! They have several courses, and I think they are all good value for money. The one in the photo is the top course, which is about 10,000 yen for 2-4 people. We went as two guys, but the portions were so large that it was a little overwhelming, so I think even if there were 3 or 4 people, they would still be satisfied. 🕰️Opening hours 17:00~ I think reservations are almost essential. They seem to accept reservations one month in advance, so if you want to go, please come!

#MayTravelSupport I went on a golf trip to Saga, Fukuoka, Japan with my friends in early May. This was my first time going to Saga, and although the city was small, the sake and golf course were great. I also went to Shimonoseki when I had time, and since there was a festival going on, I was able to have a great time eating delicious sushi while looking at the ocean. Fukuoka is always a city of food for me because there are many delicious restaurants. There are many places to shop and many delicious restaurants, so Fukuoka is love.

With the opening of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, access to Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture, has become easier. Ureshino Onsen is an alkaline hot spring with a slippery, excellent quality! This time, the hot springs are great, but we'd like to introduce some spots you should definitely stop by after visiting the hot springs! 2nd, 3rd, and 4th photos📍Location: Wataya Besso This is a hot spring inn, but it's also recommended as a day trip spot! The famous Pierre Hermé is located inside the building! This time, we only used the cafe! There is a Pierre Hermé shop, souvenir shop, book shop, etc., so it's a spot that can be enjoyed by people other than those staying overnight! 🚙3 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station 5th and 6th photos📍Location: MILKBREW®COFFEE A cafe located in the townscape of Shiotazu! A cafe that specializes in cheese! You can also enjoy rare welcome milk! The atmosphere inside the store is also excellent! 🚙 15 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station 7th photo📍Location: Cheese Shop Nakashima Farm This is an affiliated store of MILKBREW®COFFEE You can buy many kinds of cheese here! It's irresistible for cheese lovers! 🚙 20 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station 8th, 9th, and 10th photos📍Location: Yutoku Inari Shrine There are many torii gates. If you climb to the top of the hill, you can see a wonderful view. 🚙 25 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station 11th photo📍Location: Takeo City Library A place that was also used as a filming location for a certain famous movie. The building also sells Starbucks and miscellaneous goods, and there is a place to have lunch and a children's library next door! 🚙 25 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station The 12th photo is a must-try when you go to Ureshino Onsen: hot tofu made with hot spring water! It is served at many restaurants! It's also easy to get to, so if you're visiting a hot spring, why not stop by? #EnjoyJapan #Saga #UreshinoOnsen #TakeoOnsen

A trip to Kitakyushu from Saga Airport-1 Saga Prefecture is a place with convenient transportation, including railways and roads. All major areas of Kitakyushu can be easily accessed. Connecting Hakata, Nagasaki and even Oita to Yufuin, Tosu Station is an important railway hub. I chose to stay at Tosu Station as a stopover for the first few days. There are not many tourist spots in the city of Saga, but there are many tourist spots around the prefecture. Karatsu on the northern coast has an old town street and seafood. The Hizen Kashima Inari Shrine on the south is one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan. Takeo Onsen, the starting point of the West Kyushu Shinkansen, has an ancient hot spring street. Takeo Shrine and the beautifully designed Takeo Library. In addition, there is the Cherry Blossom Hundred Famous Places Kojo Park in the suburbs of Saga City. Especially during the cherry blossom season, the town park has different scenery during the day and night. It is worth visiting during the flower season. Take the old Kiha47 train for 15 minutes via the Karatsu Line. Arriving at the old wooden town station and walking out, It is about a 5-minute walk away. Arriving at Ojo Park and Okayama Shrine, You can see a park with nearly 3,000 cherry trees. Okayama Shrines are scattered across ponds, buildings and hilltops. The town at night is not as peaceful as it is during the day. It also attracts a large number of office workers and students from surrounding towns to come here at night. Go to enjoy the night cherry blossoms. In addition, during this period, There are also many hot food stalls around the shrine selling various drinks or meals. The most famous products of the town are yokan and distillery. Saga is a major agricultural prefecture that produces a variety of agricultural products. The products produced by the town distillery are also very special in Japanese sake. It's gin, not Japanese whiskey or sake. After tasting a cup, I found it very smooth, so I bought a bottle to bring back to Taiwan to taste. I really recommend traveling here to experience the atmosphere of rural Japan. #SAGA #Small Town Park #Takeo Hot Spring #Small Town Distillery

This time, I will introduce some recommended cafes in Saga! This time, I ordered coffee and soup, and the slightly bitter coffee was very delicious! The atmosphere of the shop was also very cute and nice! Kabochan's soup was also very delicious, and the rich, warm soup was great! The staff are also kind, so please go and try it! Monty 900-5 Higashikawato-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga-ken 843-0233 Opening hours: 11:30am to 10pm Closed every Wednesday #0yentravel

#Spring0yentrip "A famous restaurant where you can luxuriously enjoy Saga beef, one of the best brands of Japanese beef in the country. You can enjoy the melting quality of A5 grade meat in any style, such as teppanyaki, sukiyaki, and shabu-shabu. A famous restaurant for adults where you can spend a special mealtime in a calm atmosphere 🍷🥩 ▶Access: About 10 minutes on foot from JR Saga Station ▶Travel tips: There are great value courses for lunch. Reservations are recommended, as it tends to get crowded, especially on weekends! "

#Spring0yentrip "A vast historical park with Japan's largest Yayoi period ruins. With stilt-floored buildings and watchtowers recreated, it feels like you've traveled back in time to ancient times. It's a historical adventure area that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, with experience events and exhibition halls. 🏺📜 ▶Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Yoshinogari Park Station ▶Travel tips: The grounds are large, so wear comfortable shoes. Bicycle rentals are also convenient!

#Spring0yentrip "This is the place to go for soul food in Imari, Saga. The "Ichiban Teishoku" is a popular menu item where you can grill your own chicken thighs and vegetables on a hot plate. You'll be amazed by the aroma of the sauce and the juiciness of the meat! This famous restaurant attracts local fans as well as gourmets from all over the country 🐔🔥 ▶Access: About 5 minutes by car from JR Imari Station ▶Travel tips: There may be a wait during peak times. Takeout and merchandise are also popular! "

Wonderful experience in Saga with both comfortable stay in Ond Hotel and Fairfield. The onsen in Ond hotel left skin with smooth and silky feel while enjoying sakura 🌸. Location were easy to access to nearby attractions.

🌿 Lunch after seeing the carp streamers🎏 at Kawakami Gorge♪ To "Jien Yam Shokudokoro Tokawa" in Yamato-cho, Saga City 🥢 This place was a real hit🎯🫢︎💕︎ I'm not that good at grated yam, but this is a restaurant I highly recommend ჱ̒⸝⸝•̀֊•́⸝⸝) ︎︎︎︎☑︎ Thinly sliced ​​beef tongue with green onion and salt set meal 2,980 yen The grated yam has dashi in it, and it's delicious as it is, but when I mixed it with barley rice and put the beef tongue on top, it was absolutely delicious (*´﹃｀*)✨ I had the beef tongue as the main dish, but the fried oysters, chicken nanban, and fried horse mackerel also looked delicious😮💨 The cherry blossoms visible from the window inside the restaurant were also soothing, and it was a very satisfying lunch (◍˃ ᵕ ˂◍)︎💕︎ ┈┈┈┈𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ [Yam Restaurant Tokawa] Address: 3742-1, Amadera, Yamato-cho, Saga City Opening hours: 11:00-14:00, open only on Fridays and Saturdays from 18:00-21:00 Closed: Irregular Parking lot: Yes┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #Yamayam restaurant and river #Saga gourmet #Saga lunch #Yamatocho lunch #Yamatocho gourmet #202504

#Domestic Travel Strategy Saga Prefecture is located in the northwest of Kyushu, facing the Genkai Sea and the Ariake Sea. It is an attractive region with rich nature, history, traditional crafts, hot springs, etc. If you are planning a trip to Saga, please read to the end and use it as a reference 🔸Area: Karatsu City, Saga City, Kanzaki Area ────────────────────── 🔸Time required: About 2 days ───────────────────── 🔸Transportation method: Train, walking ───────────────────── This time, we visited 8 spots 🔹Day 1 ❶ 10:00 Karatsu Shrine Start of sightseeing ↓ ↓ 🚶About 220m About 4 minutes ↓ ❷ 10:20 Former Oshima Residence ↓ ↓ 🚶About 250m About 5 minutes ↓ ❸ 10:40 Former Takatori Residence (No photography allowed inside the building) ↓ ↓ Ninomon outer moat, Kitanomon, stone wall road ↓ 🚶Approx. 750m, approx. 15 mins ↓ ❹ 11:20 Karatsu Castle ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 1.1km, approx. 20 mins ↓ ❺ 12:10 Former Karatsu Bank Tatsuno Kingo Memorial Museum ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 450m, approx. 10 mins ↓ ❻ 12:30 Float exhibition hall ↓ ↓ 🚃 From Karatsu to Hakata, approx. 55km, approx. 1.5 hours ↓ 15:00 Arrive at Hakata Hotel 🔹Day 2 ↓ 11:00 🚃 From Hakata to Yoshinogari Park Station ↓ Approx. 47km, approx. 40 mins ↓ 🚶 From Yoshinogari Park Station to Yoshinogari Historical Park ↓ Approximately 1.4km Approximately 25 minutes ❼ 12:05 Yoshinogari Historical Park ↓ 🚃 From Yoshinogari Park Station to Saga Station ↓ Approximately 14km Approximately 15 minutes ↓ 🚌 From Saga Station Approximately 2.5km Approximately 25 minutes ❽ 14:20 Saga Castle Ruins ↓ 🚌 Approximately 2.5km Approximately 25 minutes ↓ ↓ 15:30 Saga Station Picking out souvenirs °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Karatsu Shrine 📍〒847-0013 3-13 Minamijounai, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture Oshima Residence 📍4-23 Minamijounai, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0013 Takatori Residence 📍5-40 Kitajounai, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0015 Karatsu Castle 📍8-1 Higashijounai, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0016 Former Karatsu Bank Tatsuno Kingo Memorial Museum 📍1513-15 Honmachi, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0047 Float Exhibition Hall 📍2881-1 Shinkomachi, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0043 Yoshinogari Historical Park 📍842-0035 1843 Tade, Yoshinogari-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Saga Prefecture Saga Castle Ruins 📍2-18-1 Jonai, Saga City, Saga Prefecture, 840-0041 #Domestic travel #Solo travel #Saga #Karatsu #Yoshinogari ruins

This time I went to eat at a restaurant in Yobuko! You can eat fresh squid here! It's delicious as sashimi, and the tempura is also the best! When it first comes out, it comes out raw as shown in the first photo. It's so fresh that the legs were still moving and it was very delicious. At the end, they make tempura from the legs, which was really delicious and I was impressed! Please go and try it! 📍Ikizukuri Uribi Address: 1467-1 Yobuko, Yobuko-cho, Karatsu-shi, Saga-ken, 847-0303 Opening hours: 10:00-15:00 #0 yen trip February 2025

📍Location: Saga, Tosu🇯🇵 Okashimura Anto (519 Harakoga-cho, Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, 841-0056) 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-18:00 Closed on Mondays 💰Price per person: 2,000 yen *Reservation required! Here, we only serve Imari beef bento lunches in private rooms. The meat is tender and goes well with rice! The Japanese sweets that come with the Imari beef bento are also delicious, and even women can finish them all in no time. #0yentravel2025February #Sagatourism #Sagalunch #Domestictravel

"Okinokami" in Saga Prefecture is a mysterious spot known only to those in the know. The sight of the torii gate standing on a rock jutting out into the sea is as beautiful as a painting. At low tide, you can walk up to the torii gate and feel the mystery of the sea up close. This place, which changes its appearance with the ebb and flow of the tide, is a power spot where nature and holiness are fused together. Especially at dusk, the torii gate is illuminated by the setting sun and is enveloped in a fantastic atmosphere. 🕰️Opening hours: 24 hours (check the tides) 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: A quiet and mysterious torii gate on the sea, which you can walk to at low tide 📍Location: Saga Prefecture (check local information for detailed location) 💰Price per person: Free If you visit Saga, you should definitely see Okinokami, a spectacular spot. Check the tide times and experience the mysterious torii gate! #0yentravelFebruary2025