Travel / Tourism Spots in Saga Area

The Yoshinogari site is the largest archaeological site of the Yayoi era found in Japan to date. The Yayoi era is the period following the Jomon era until the Tumulus era represented by the large...

If you are in somewhere in Kyushu and near Saga, stop for a visit to the Saga Castle museum. Audio tours in English and other languages are available and its free too. There are several fun...

Visited Takeo onsen temple and came across this giant tree. Nothing too impressive honestly it just a tree. One would probably spend 5 minutes to take a photo before headed to another spot. Can omit...

It is a former residence of Takatori family, a very wealthy family, which had coal mines. As this house was gradually expanded, you can see different styles in one house. There is even a room for No...

Because it is free, I dropped in, as I visited Nagoya Castle’s ruins. It was quite interesting and better than I expected. Not only about Nagoya Castle, but also about the historical relationship...

何かとラッキーをもたらしてくれる彼女とドライブで宝当神社に着いた時、頭に載せてたサングラスがないことに気づき消沈してたのですが、宝くじ売り場に届けられていました。ありがとうございます。10分ぐらい前に徳島県の蔓橋怖かったって話をしてたら宝当島に渡る船の客席のTVで蔓橋が放映されてるし、宝くじは「幸運の女神宝くじ」だしなんだか当たる予感。15年振りだったのであちこち老朽化が否めませんね・・・・往復4...

This Shinto shrine, located near Saga prefecture office, is dedicated to Nabeshima family, leader of Samurais, which governed Saga area before Meiji restoration. Like many other shrines, the entrance...

If you dont understand Japanese, dont bother to consider putting this in the itinerary. This place is more suitable for kids and locals.

Best place to see different types of ceramics made by different companies. Affordable also. An exhibition of different, but amazing porcelains. Some with the little spots or smudge will be sold much...

Tozan shrine, located on the top of a small hill, is dedicated to a god of creating ceramics. To climb stairs is tiresome, but it is worth visiting. It is remarkable that Torii gate and Komainu are...

天然物の牡蠣が、ひとかご9個入りで1000円、炭代300円でその場で焼いて食べられました。焼き方も親切に教えてもらいとてもおいしかったです。 みかんソフトがスタンプ帳提示で50円引きの300円でした。ミカンの香りが濃くてとても美味しかったです。

伊万里焼が沢山あるのかと思ったらなんのスペースだかよくわからない場所でした。休憩にはちょうどよいけどソフトクリームなんて洒落たものは無いようです。 I thought this was a sightseeing spot but it was not. You cannot find good Imarii shops here. It is just for a break. There...

Good maps and they really try very hard to help, so their little bit of English plus my little bit of Japanse went a long way. Very good japanese snacks for sale, you feel like buying some because...

We came to see autumn foliage and there is plenty of it here. 127 steep steps take you up to the temple. We had to wait a while at the bottom to be able to take a photo with no people on the...

Yodohime Shrine, which is dedicated to a sister of Jingukogo, a legendary empress in the antiquity, was once the 1st shrine of this region. It is located near Kawakamikyo, a beautiful scenic spot...

唐津駅から東に数分歩いたところにあります。一階は土産や地元の特産品などが販売されており、2階には唐津焼の販売展示場があります。食べ物はそれほど惹かれなかったのでスルーしましたが、唐津焼はなかなか良かったです。

It is a Michinoeki near Nagoya Castle’s ruins. The naming is unique, and so I visited for waiting time for a bus. There is a section for local products, and behind it there is another section for...

It is a natural aquarium at Hodo Misaki. There is a tower-like construction in water and when you go down by steps, you can watch fish through transparent glasses. It is particularly recommendable...

This is not just a museum inside just one block. It is a collection of 7 historical houses built in the latter part of the 19th century and early 20th. A glimpse into the enthnography of a part of...

Have been going to China on the Park for the past twenty five plus years. There are two areas for china in the complex, one with the best Fukazawa ware including priceless pieces from the past (up...