Saga-city one-day tour
Saga-city in Kyushu is the seat of the Saga-prefectural government.
It faces the Ariake Sea on the south and is home to Saga Airport. In the center of the city is
the Saga Castle History Museum, which also serves as the city’s symbol.
The castle itself is no longer standing, but the main keep has been reconstructed, resulting in
one of the largest wooden structures in Japan.
Saga is also known as the plece where it has made a great contribution to the Japanese
Industrial Revolution.
Location of Saga-city
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
(1) less than 8 person
a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver
English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant
(2) more than 9 person
a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver
English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied
for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Saga-city
Exploring Saga-city
Saga Castle History Museum → Saga Shrine lunch at Saga Shpping destrict
Saga Canal boat cruise
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:30 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Where to visit
Japan’s Industrial Modernization activity was started here in Saga.
The largest restored wooden building in Japan at 2,500m2, the museum offers the unparalleled
chance to experience a Japanese castle from more than 175 years ago.
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The shrine is designated as the special government shrine. The shrine dedicated to Naomasa
Nabeshima, who oversaw the manufacture of Japan’s first modern Cannon.
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Saga Canal boat cruise
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Mietsu Naval Dock UNESCO World Heritage
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution , before Meiji Restoration, the Mietsu Naval Dock served
as a venue for naval drilling and maintenance of Western-style ship, as the naval base of Saga Clan.
Japan’s first practical steam ship, the Ryofu-maru was constructed there in 1865.
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The largest archeological remains in Japan. Lie on the spacious hilly area in the northeastern
part of Saga. Remains of a ringed-dugout settlement presumably dating back to the 3rd century
B.C. were unearthed there, and excavation is still underway at the site.
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Opition
This is the Japan’s first constructed Reflectance Furnace and it was used for Japan’s first
Cannon manufacturing.
The reflectance furnace was greatly contributed for initial stage of Japan’s Industrial Modernization.
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Karatsu & Yobuko one-day tour
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.
Location of Karatsu & Yobuko
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
(1) less than 8 person
a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver
English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant
(2) more than 9 person
a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver
English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied
for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Katatsu
Kagamiyama Mountain → KaratsuCastle → Karatsu Shrine
Transfer to Yobuko
Exploring Yobuko
Lunch ; Yobuko Squid
Hado-misaki Cape → Nagoya Castle Ruins
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Where to visit
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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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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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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Famous for fresh Squid, transparent in body and firm in texture. The squid has a sweetness that melt
upon the tangue. In the finely crafted style of sashimi known as Ikezukuri, the flesh of still-living
seafood is served.
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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 |
Heart monument |
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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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Takeo & Yutoku Inari Shrine one-day tour
Takeo is a Onsen Resort, 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.
Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan.
Dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its
kind in Japan.
Location of Takeo and Kashima
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
(1) less than 8 person
a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver
English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant
(2) more than 9 person
a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver
English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied
for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Takeo
Exploring Takeo
Mifuneyama-rakuen Garden → Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine
Transfer Yutoki Inari Shrine
Exploring Yutoku Inari Shrine
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Where to explore
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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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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The Shrine was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama. 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.
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Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
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Arita & Imari one-day tour
Arita, famous for Arita yaki which is 400-years old porcelain. The piece is bright, elegant
pictures drawn in transparent white porcelain.
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.
Both places have different feature of porcelain respectively.
Location of Arita and Imari
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
(1) less than 8 person
a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver
English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant
(2) more than 9 person
a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver
English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied
for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Arita
Exploring Arita
Arita Porcelain Park → Porcelain Manufacturer in Arita
Exploring Imari
Okawachiyama porcelain district
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Where to explore
Arita Porcelain Park
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Porcelain Manufacturer in Arita
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Okawachiyama porcelain district in Imari
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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Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
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Yoshii and Yanagawa Hina doll festival tour
The Hinadoll Festival is a traditional Japanese event that announces the arrival of spring.
The tour take you different type of unique Hinadoll festivals in Yoshii and Yanagawa.
Those two Hina doll festivals are held
February 11 through April 3 in 2019.
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
(1) less than 8 person
a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver
English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant
(2) more than 9 person
a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver
English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied
for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus
Itinerary
8:30 Depart Fukuoka-city
transfer to Ukiha
visit Ukiha Inari Shrine
Exloring Hina doll festival at Shirakabe Avenue in Yoshii in Ukiha
Lunch at featured restaurant Shirakabe
transfer to Yanagawa
Exploring Yanagawa Sagemon festival
Ohana Shotoen Garden, Okinohata area, Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara
transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Where to Explore
Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range.
Yoshii, in the center of Chikugo flourished as a post town during the Edo period, and there a lot
of Sake brewery which have established the Edo period. A fruits picking and Sake brewery
visit can be enjoyed here.
Breath taking scenery harmonizes with the Shrine
Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino mountain range, 130 m height from sea level.
The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on the 300 steps stairs is introduced you
from bottom area to the Shrine main building.
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Shrine main building |
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Hinadoll festival at Shirakabe Avenue
Main Hinadolls are displayed at Shirakabe Avenue district, where the river is lined by attractive former
warehouses, all with traditional wood and white plaster exteriors. The doll displays of Ukiha usually
feature two types of dolls: okiage (paper cut-outs covered in cotton and wrapped in fabric) and hakobina
(dolls in individual display cases).
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Featured Restaurant, Shirakabe
The restaurant Shirakabe is in the former merchant’s building constructed in 1928.
Japanese cuisines using best local ingredients that vary by season can be enjoyed.
The chef who makes that cuisines also experienced the imperial family’s cook.
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Yanagawa is the estuary town facing the Ariake Sea; Canal boat cruise can be enjoyed while
experience the atmospheres of castle town. Surprisingly, 60km lengh canal in total was
constructed in the town of Yanagawa and the Yanagawa prospered as a castle town because
the canals were used for the moats, which was the protection of enemy during Edo period.
The festival is held from February 11 through April 3 in Yanagawa. Hina dolls are displayed by families
with girls to pray for safe growth of their children, in Yanagawa.
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Yanagawa Canal boat cruise is to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly
go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole.
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Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Tour results
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