SAGA

Saga

Saga prefecture is a small prefecture located in north-west Kyushu, next to Fukuoka and Nagasaki prefectures. On a size and economic scale, Saga is the smallest prefecture in Kyushu. However, it is home to some famous festivals, with the perhaps most spectacular one being the Saga International Balloon Fiesta, which is a hot air balloon event that takes advantage of the beautiful peaceful landscape of Saga and enjoys huge turnouts every year at its holding ground in Saga City at the start of November. Saga's little towns of Arita and Imari are also rich in their history for the famous pottery produced there. In terms of local cuisine, Saga is famous for delicious squid sashimi and tempura.

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Yutoku Inari Jinja Shrine

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Yutoku Inari Jinja Shrine

Vermilion corridors climb the hillside at Kyushu's grand fox shrine.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Takeo Onsen

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Takeo Onsen

A crimson gate marks 1,000 years of steam rising over Saga.

Culture ExperienceOnsen(Hot Springs)Shopping
Ureshino Onsen

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Ureshino Onsen

Silky alkaline water, steamed tofu, and 30 springs to soak away the day.

Onsen(Hot Springs)
Nanatsugama Caves

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Nanatsugama Caves

Sail inside a sea cave carved by waves from ancient lava.

Beautiful Scenery

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Fukagawa Seiji China on the Park

The vase that stunned Paris in 1900 sits quietly in Saga's hills.

Art & Architecture
Yoshinogari Rekishi Koen Historical Park

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Yoshinogari Rekishi Koen Historical Park

Walk the streets of Japan's first proto-state, rebuilt above its own graves.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Torii Gates in the Sea

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Torii Gates in the Sea

Three red gates rise from tidal flats, half-drowned at high tide.

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Karatsujo Castle

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Karatsujo Castle

A crane-shaped fortress perched where castle walls meet the sea.

Art & ArchitectureHistory

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Mifuneyama Rakuen

A valley floor smothered in azaleas, then hydrangeas, season by season.

Beautiful Scenery

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Kunenan Gardens

A Meiji merchant's private garden, unlocked just twice a year.

Beautiful Scenery

Frequently asked questions

What is Saga known for?
Saga prefecture is a small prefecture located in north-west Kyushu, next to Fukuoka and Nagasaki prefectures. On a size and economic scale, Saga is the smallest prefecture in Kyushu. However, it is home to some famous festivals, with the perhaps most spectacular one being the Saga International Balloon Fiesta, which is a hot air balloon event that takes advantage of the beautiful peaceful landscape of Saga and enjoys huge turnouts every year at its holding ground in Saga City at the start of Nov…
Where is Saga?
Saga is an area in SAGA, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Saga?
WOW U lists 10 spots in Saga. Popular spots include Yutoku Inari Jinja Shrine, Takeo Onsen, Ureshino Onsen, Nanatsugama Caves, Fukagawa Seiji China on the Park.
What is WOW U?
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