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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

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

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

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

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.

Hirato 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

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)

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.