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2) Saga, Ureshino, Hirado

Saga, Ureshino, Hirado Area

This area is home to a variety of cultural and historical assets such as pottery, porcelains and monuments, but also scenic sites and theme parks.

In this area you'll find some of the most famous pottery and porcelain production sites in Japan, including Arita, Imari and Karatsu, as well as the Yoshinogari ancient ruins and Huis Ten Bosch. You can enjoy the beauty of nature in the Kujuku Islands, Niji-no-Matsubara, etc. Furthermore, Ureshino Onsen is known as one of the three greatest onsens for beautifying the skin.

Niji-no-Matsubara

Niji-no-Matsubara: A Japanese black pine forest along the Karatsu Bay, it's approximately 5 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide. The series of arcing shorelines, with their white sand and pine trees, is one of Japan's most famous seashore views.

Kujuku Islands

Kujuku Islands: This is the westernmost national sea park, Saikai National Park. This stunning view, produced through the magic of nature, consists of 208 islands.

Kyushu Ceramic Museum

Kyushu Ceramic Museum: This museum collects pottery and porcelains from all over Kyushu, and describes the history and characteristics of these Kyushu crafts in each period in a way that's easy to follow and enjoy.

Saga Castle History Museum

Saga Castle History Museum: This museum introduces, in an easy-to-understand manner, the attractiveness and energy of Saga during the period from the late Edo era to the Meiji Restoration – a time that played a leading role in modernizing Japan.

Hirado Onsen

Hirado Onsen: Located in Hirado, the first town in Japan to trade with Western countries. The three greatest delicacies in Hirado--Hirame (Bastard halibut), Uchiwaebi (Ibacus ciliatus) and Hirado Beef—as served at each of the inns, are excellent.

Ureshino Onsen

Ureshino Onsen: This traditional hot-spring area has a long history. You can enjoy various kinds of unique baths, including an open-air bath along the river and a green-tea bath.

Castella (Portuguese Cake)

Castella (Portuguese Cake): Soft and pleasant to the taste, this treat is a classic Nagasaki souvenir. The traditional taste was introduced to the town people by Portuguese in the early Edo era.

Yoshinogari Historical Park

Yoshinogari Historical Park: Ancient moat-encircled settlements. You can experience the ancient atmosphere with restored monomi yagura (watchtower) and pit dwellings.

Arita ware

Arita ware: In Arita, high-quality porcelains are produced. Many people are fascinated by their beauty, durability and utility.

Event Information

From traditional Japanese festivals to parades for public participation
Enjoy the attractive festivals and events!

Saga Prefecture

Arita Ceramics Fair(Arita-touki-ichi)

Arita Ceramics Fair (Arita-touki-ichi): One of the best events of its kind, the Arita Ceramics Fair attracts more than a million pottery lovers each year, along with the opening of about 600 shops.

Saga International Balloon Festa

Saga International Balloon Festa: One of the largest international hot-air balloon festivals in Asia. Hot-air balloons in myriad colors hover in the sky over Saga.

Karatsu Kunchi Festival(Karatsu-kunchi)

Karatsu Kunchi Festival (Karatsu-kunchi): This annual festival is held each autumn at Karatsu Shrine. Giant hikiyama (floats) are carried on rails through the old castle town while people shout gleefully.