Arita travel guide
It is known for producing Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan.
Famous for Arita yaki which is 400-years old porcelain. The piece is bright, elegant
pictures drawn in transparent white porcelain.
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It holds the largest ceramic fair in Western Japan, the Arita Ceramic Fair.
This event is held from April 29 to May 5 every year and has thousands of stores and
stalls lining the six-kilometre long main street.
Offers a drastic change of scenery, which might even make you forget you are in Japan.
This park features a stunning garden and palace designed in the style of 18th-century
German Baroque architecture. This is said to be a tribute to Arita’s influence on
European ceramic design.
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The Shrine is located in Arita Town, Nishimatsuura District.
Feature of the Shrine is Shrine gate made by porcelain, and usually the Shrine gate
are made of stone or wood. The Shire gate or Torii was built in 1888. It had been
designated Tangible Cultural Properties on April 28, 2000.
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Porcelain Manufacturer, Kakieon
A style of Japanese porcelain, with over glaze decoration called “enameled” ceramics.
It was originally produced at the factories around Arita, in Japan’s from the Edo period’s
mid-17th century onwards.
The style shares much in common with the Chinese “Famille Verte” style.
The quality of its decoration was highly prized in the West and widely imitated by major
European porcelain manufacturers during the Rococo period.
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Location of Arita
General information
| Address | City hall : 2202 Tachibeotsu, Arita-chi, Nishi-Matsuura-gun, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
30 minutes by a vehicle from Imari-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Population | 19,600 Population density 298 |
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Kashima & Tara travel guide
Kashima is located about 60 kilometers southwest of Saga-city.
It borders the Ariake Sea to the east and Nagasaki Prefecture to the southwest.
Feature sightseeing spot is Yutoku Inari Shrine and also Sake brewery visiting
is recommended.
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Sake Brewery |
Sake Brewery |
Ariake Sea |
One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan and located in Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture.
Dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its kind
in Japan. It was constructed in 1688 as the family shrine of the Nabeshima clan who ruled
what would become the Saga area during the Edo period.
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The Shrine was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
Kaichu Torii gates in the sea have become a popular photo spot when the tide is high.
The “Floating Torii Gate” of Ouo Shrine stands on the shallow area of the ocean in
Tara-cho, which has 6 meter tide difference. It changes its appearance every time
you look at it, and it is a famous tourist spot.
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Takezaki crab is the local specialty of Tara, and is well-known for its rich flavor.
Takezaki crabs are available almost year around. From summer into fall the male
crabs are delicious, with the females and their eggs most delicious during the
autumn and winter. You could even try one of each.
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From the observatory point of Takezaki Castle Ruins Lookout, one can gaze down upon
workings of nature such as this. This is the site where a castle was originally built 600
years ago in the Nanboku-cho Period and a vantage point which offers spectacular views,
including the mountains of Unzen and Aso when the weather is fine.
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Location of Kashima
General information
| Address | City hall : 2643-1 Nodomibun, Kashima-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
30 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 40 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 50 minutes by a vehicle from Saga 80 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 90 minutes by a vehicle from Yobuko 100 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Population | 29,000 Population density 260 |
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Takeo and Ureshino travel guide
Takeo Onsen resort
Takeo has 1200 years history and is located in the western part of Saga-prefecture.
The hot spring temperature is 18 to 52 degrees. Spring quality is smooth with alkaline simple
hot spring. It is said that the color is colorless and transparent and has an outstanding effect
on recovery from fatigue.
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The landmark of Takeo Onsen.
Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned architect in the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno,
and is at the entrance of the Onsen area.
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Beautiful Japanese Garden, located in the southwestern foot of Mifuneyama
Construction of the garden took about 3 years and completed in 1845, the area is about 5ha.
The dynamic cliffs of Mifuneyama Mountain can be seen from the gardesn.
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Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine
One of the oldest Camphor tree in Japan.
The tree is one of the largest in Japan and over 3,000 years old. Designated a natural monument
of the city. It is 30 m high, has a circumference of 20 m, and its branches extend 30 m east-west
and 33 m north-south.
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Ureshino Onsen is a hot spring town in southwestern Saga Prefecture. Its clear onsen
waters are high in sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride and feel extremely smooth
on skin, giving rise to its popularity as a “Bihada no Yu” ( beautiful skin waters).
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Ureshono tea, local speciality
Ureshino is famous for its tea. Terraces of tea fields sprawling out one after the next is
a scene typical of Ureshino. Proper cultivation of Ureshino Tea was begun between
1648 and 1651 by tea grower, Jinbei Yoshimura, who is even sung about in the local folk
songs. Tea seeds were gathered from Mount Sefuri and planted in the mountainous region
of Ureshino Onsen, ideal as a tea growing area.
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Ochacha Mura Villaege
Visitors get to taste test green teas and products, see and tour the warehouse factory
where green tea is cultivated and packaged, and leave with a better understanding of the
ever-so-popular tea. You can even experience the process of picking young green leaves
for cultivation.
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Location of Takeo
General information
| Address | City hall : 12-30 Oaza-showa, Takeo-cho, Takeo-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
25 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 50 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Population | 48,000 Population density 250 |
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Imari travel guide
Imari is the porcelain town, has 400years history.
Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain, which is the European collectors’
name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture.
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The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for the European
export trade.
Okawachiyama porcelain district
Originally, an owner of the Imari porcelain was Nabeshima clan, in order to develop
and protect its outstanding technique, he gathered skilled artisans and painters in
Okawachiyama district. Now. about 30 ptteris are manufacturing Imari porcelain.
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Location of Imari
General information
| Address | City hall : 1355-1 Tachibana, Imari-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
40 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Population | 54,000 Population density 210 |
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Karatsu & Yobuko travel guide
Karatsu and Yobuko, located on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula in the northwestern
part of Saga-prefecture, have been prosperous from ancient times as an important point for
trade with Mainland China.
Karatsu is a part of Genkai Quasi-National Park, and has many scenic spots.
Karatsu Castle is called Dancing Crane Castle
The Castle, which stands beside Karatsu Bay, is unusual in that the stonework rises directly
out of the water, using the ocean as a natural moat.
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Panoramic view of Karatsu Castle, Karatsu bay and Nijino-matsubara (Rainbow pine forest)
The height is 284 metre from sea level and top of the mountain is flat and wide geographical
feature. The area is famous for cherry blossom and azalea flower in spring season.
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The Shrine of Karatsu Kunchi.
It is a Shinto shrine located about 1 km west of Karatsu Castle and the original shrine was
founded in 755. Karatsu Kunchi is held From November 2nd to 4th every year.
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Town of Fishing industry, famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi.
Yobuko is located northern tip of Saga-prefecture and is facing to Denkai-nada Sea.
A lot of places were as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
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Fishery Morning Market called Asaichi
Asaichi opens from 7:30 to 12:00, every day at just next to Yobuko Port. The street of
200 m borrowed from the eaves of the shopping street is named “Asaichi Street”.
The place was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
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Entrance gate |
Shopping street |
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Cape of Lovers’ sanctuary
The main attractions of Cape Hado are the heart-shaped monument, underwater observation tower,
and the sunset. It is frequented by young couples who take photos in front of the heart monument.
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Hado-misaki beach |
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Nagoya Castle Ruins
The Castle was a castle located in the old Hizen Province of Japan. The historic castle was
the base from which Toyotomi Hideyoshi launched his invasions of Korea.
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Yobuko and Genkai Sea from the view of Nagoya Castle Ruins
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Location of Karatsu & Yobuko
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Ureshino Onsen Resort
Ureshino Onsen is a hot spring town in southwestern Saga Prefecture. Its clear onsen
waters are high in sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride and feel extremely smooth
on skin, giving rise to its popularity as a “Bihada no Yu” ( beautiful skin waters).
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Visitors to Ureshino can try the local waters at the Siebold-No-Yu, a public bath house
with gender-segregated pools, named after the 19th century German scientist who enjoyed
bathing in the town during his stay in Japan. Furthermore, there are over 30 hotels and
Ryokan.
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Saga beef
Saga beef is esteemed as one of the best Wagyu beef brands in Japan.
The cattle used for our meats are fattened in adherence to the regulations of the
Japan Agriculture Co-operative, and we use only Japanese black cattle registered
with their cattle traceability system.
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According to the Japan meat branded as Saga beef refers to meat from Japanese
black cattle farmed and fattened under the supervision of the Saga branch of the
JA Group that has a Beef Marbling Standard (BMS) of 7 or above and ranked at
grades 4 or 5, corresponding with premium quality, on the meat quality scale used
by the Japan Meat Grading Association.
Featured Saga beef restaurant, Kitaa
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Tosu Premium Outlets
The biggest outlet mall in Kyushu located in Tosu, Saga-prefecture.
There are 150 famous shops from in/outside of japan.
The whole facility is made in Spanish colonial style that reminds you of Southern California.
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Opening hours
Shops / 10 AM – 8 PM
Food Court / 10 AM – 8 PM
Restaurants / 11 AM – 9 PM
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Takezaki Castle ruins
From the observatory point of Takezaki Castle Ruins Lookout, one can gaze down upon
workings of nature such as this. This is the site where a castle was originally built 600
years ago in the Nanboku-cho Period and a vantage point which offers spectacular views,
including the mountains of Unzen and Aso when the weather is fine. Enjoy the magnificent
views of Ariake while soaking up the romantic historical atmosphere.
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Ariake Sea has a tidal range of approximately 6 meters. The notable transformation of the water’s surface into a mud flat as the tide recedes is a scene unique to Ariake Sea.
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Takezaki crab
Takezaki crab is the local specialty of Tara, and is well-known for its rich flavor.
Takezaki crabs are available almost year around. From summer into fall the male
crabs are delicious, with the females and their eggs most delicious during the
autumn and winter. You could even try one of each.
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You can enjoy this wide variety of crab dishes including fried crab, grilled crab,
crab dumplings, crab chawanmushi (a Japanese egg custard dish), stir-fried crab,
creamy crab risotto, crab gratin, and steamed crab. The crabmeat gives you sweetness
with every bite. The best way to end a nice steamed crab is with “shell sake,” where
you drink sake from the crab shell. You should try this with hot sake, which lets you
enjoy the crab flavor more and warms your body.
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