[Saga ]Recommended for travel to Saga! 7 popular tourist spots

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Yobuko is a picturesque port town surrounded by the Genkai Sea. Squid fishing has been popular since ancient times. "Yobuko Morning Market "is one of the three major morning markets in Japan and has a history of more than 100 years. The market offers a wide variety of freshly landed squid, seasonal seafood, and take-out gourmet food perfect for eating on the go. "The Yobuko morning market "is held every morning except New Year's Day and is a very popular tourist spot.

Enjoy Yobuko's famous squid gourmet!

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Yasuhiro Abe(@abeya2)がシェアした投稿

The beautiful, clear squid sashimi and local sea urchin from Kabu Island are must-try items. You should also try Yobuko's specialty "Ika Shumai "and jumbo-sized "Ika Pressed Rice Crackers ". The turban shells are grilled over a charcoal fire in front of the store! Asking the store's owner for recommendations and enjoying conversation is a must at the morning market. Ask the shop owner for a recommendation and enjoy the conversation that is part of the morning market experience.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Morning Market Street
Address: 〒847-0303 Karatsu City, Hoko-cho Hoko
Phone number: 0955-82-3426
Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Regular day off: New Year's Day
No Smoking, No Eating: Total Smoking Ban
Space and Facilities: One of the three major morning markets in Japan since the Taisho Era
URL: https://yobuko.net/kankou/yobuk-morningmarket/

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絶景事典(@zkg10)がシェアした投稿

Next, I would like to introduce a trip from Yobuko to the oddly shaped rocks and scenic spots on a sightseeing boat. "Nanatsugama "is a cave formed by the erosion of cliffs by rough waves, and was named "Nanatsugama "because there are seven caves. However, there are actually more than seven caves and they are designated as a national natural monument.

Cruise to explore the caves on a squid-shaped cruise ship

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Akane.Annie(@akane.annie)がシェアした投稿

"Nanatsugama "is a highlight of the hexagonal columnar joints formed by magma that flowed out of the volcanic eruption and solidified as it cooled rapidly. "Marine Pal Yobuko "'s unique squid-shaped sightseeing boat, Ikamaru, takes visitors on a tour of Nanatsugama's caves. You will surely be fascinated by the mysterious world of the crystal clear sea of the Sea of Genkai and the basalt rocks standing in front of you. Please enjoy the best sightseeing spot in Karatsu.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Marine Pal Yobuko
Address: 〒847-0303 Karatsu City, Hoko-cho Hoko
Phone number: 0120-425-194
Hours of operation: 9:30-16:30
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Price: 1,800 yen for adults (junior high school students and above) 900 yen for elementary school students
No Smoking, No Eating: Total Smoking Ban
Space and Facilities: Cave tour boat to visit Nanatsugama
URL: http://www.marinepal-yobuko.co.jp/index.html

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★ 𝑀𝒜𝐼 ★(@mai_7100)がシェアした投稿

The Saga International Balloon Fiesta "" is held every fall on the banks of the Kasegawa River in Saga City. This is one of Asia's largest international hot air balloon festivals and attracts many colorful balloons from Japan and abroad. Just looking at the colorful balloons floating in the sky will make your heart skip a beat.

First of its kind in Japan! Experience air travel at a museum specializing in balloons!

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Minako Kusanagi(@nagi_traveler)がシェアした投稿

In the city of Saga, where balloon love abounds, there is a facility where you can experience hot-air ballooning all year round. "The Saga Balloon Museum "has Japan's first hot air balloon on permanent display, and is recommended as a tourist spot where you can drop by casually. The museum's flight simulator allows visitors to experience the flight of a hot air balloon and learn about the balloon's history and structure. It is an interesting museum where you can immerse yourself in the world of hot air balloons, so please visit with your family or as a couple.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Saga Balloon Museum
Address: 2-27, Matsubara 2-chome, Saga-shi, Saga 840-0831
Phone number: 0952-40-7114
Admission: 10:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday) Year-end and New Year holidays (December 31 and January 1)
Admission: Adults 500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen / Children under elementary school age free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Japan's first hot air balloon museum where visitors can learn about the history and mechanics of hot air balloons
URL: https://www.sagabai.com/balloon-museum/main/

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JapanTravelDesk(@japan_travel_desk)がシェアした投稿

Next, we will introduce some popular tourist spots for ancient ruins. Known as the site of a moat encircling settlement of the Yayoi period that appears in textbooks "Yoshinogari Ruins ". The ruins, which are designated as a special national historic site, as well as a watchtower and pit dwelling restored after excavation, are open to the public at "Yoshinogari Historical Park ". The valuable remains and reconstructed buildings that show the history of Yoshinogari and the way people lived are worth seeing.

Time travel to the Yayoi Period through hands-on programs!

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Yoshiaki Yamaguchi(@yoshi_yamagu)がシェアした投稿

"Yoshinogari Historical Park "offers a variety of programs that allow visitors to experience ancient civilizations. For example, children and adults alike can enjoy making katadama (paper dumplings) and starting a fire, which will make you feel like you are a Yayoi. Also, valuable experiences such as ringing a Dotaku (bell-shaped bronze bell) and touching earthenware are available at any time, so if you are interested, please try them and feel the ancient civilization close to you.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Yoshinogari Historical Park
Address: 1843 Tate, Yoshinogari-cho, Kanzaki-gun, 842-0035
Phone number: 0952-55-9333
Opening hours：4/1～5/31, 9/1～3/31 9:00～17:00 6/1～8/31 9:00～18:00
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Closed: 12/31, 3rd Sunday in January and the following day
Admission fee: 460yen for adults (junior high school students and above)
No Smoking, No Eating: Total Smoking Ban
Space and Facilities: Historical park where visitors can learn about one of the largest Yayoi Period settlements in Japan
URL: https://www.yoshinogari.jp/

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Arita is famous throughout Japan as the birthplace of porcelain. Porcelain produced in and around Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, is called "Arita-yaki ", and in the Edo period it was called "Imari-yaki "because it was exported from the port of Imari. After the Meiji era, porcelain made in Arita was called "Arita-yaki ", and nowadays, porcelain made in the area around Okawachiiyama, Imari City, where there was an imperial kiln to present to the Nabeshima clan in the Edo era, is called "Imari-yaki ".

A theme park where visitors can experience ceramics and sake with a view of beautiful palaces

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We would like to introduce you to a gorgeous sightseeing spot with the theme of Arita-yaki (Imariyaki porcelain) and sake, both of which are representative of Japan. "Arita Porcelain Park "is based on the motif of Germany's Zwinger Palace, with fountains and a beautiful baroque garden on the grounds, a scene straight out of authentic Europe. After admiring the Arita porcelain in the palace, visitors can try their hand at painting on a potter's wheel at the Arita porcelain studio. If you make a reservation, you can also take a free sake brewery tour at "Arita Brewery ", making this a theme park well worth seeing. The beautiful palace scenery, gorgeous ceramics, and fine sake are a perfect combination for an intoxicating experience.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Arita Porcelain Park
Address: 340-28, Toya Otsu, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, 844-0014
Phone number: 0955-41-0030
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: Admission free, Zwinger Palace 500 yen, Painting and pottery experience not included.
No Smoking, No Eating: Total Smoking Ban
Space and Facilities: A theme park of pottery and sake representing the Arita region, where you can also try your hand at making ceramics
URL: https://www.arita-touki.com/

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Atsuhito Takeuchi(@acchan0705)がシェアした投稿

Ureshino Onsen is one of the three best hot springs in Japan for beautiful skin due to its mild texture, and is popular among women. "Siebold's Hot Spring "is a landmark of Ureshino Onsen Town with a cute Taisho-romantic appearance that catches the eye. Originally, it was a public bathhouse "and was renewed by an old bath ". It was named after a German doctor, Siebold, who visited Ureshino.

Let's get healed at a popular hot spring, a place of relaxation for citizens!

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World Heritage | 世界遺産(@umagurumi1)がシェアした投稿

"Siebold's Hot Spring "is a two-story wooden one-day spa facility with a large bathhouse with a stylish atmosphere and hinoki (Japanese cypress) baths for rent. It also has a citizens' gallery, rest rooms, and other relaxing spaces, making it a place of relaxation for locals and tourists alike. Why not take a bath in the hot spring water for beautiful skin, and heal the fatigue of travelers while further refining your beauty.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Siebold's Hot Spring (Siebold's Hot Spring)
Address: 〒843-0301 Ureshino City, Ureshino-cho Oaza Shimojuku B 818-2
Phone number: 0954-43-1426
Opening hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Admission limit: 9:30 p.m.)
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Closed: 3rd Wednesday of each month (or the following day if the Wednesday is a national holiday)
Budget: over 70 years old: 320 yen / adults (junior high school students and older): 420 yen / children (elementary school students and older): 210 yen / children under elementary school age: free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Western-style day spa facility with a cute orange roof
URL: https://www.city.ureshino.lg.jp/kanko/siebold.html

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BUNGO950(@bungo950)がシェアした投稿

Lastly, we would like to introduce "Yutoku Inari Shrine ", one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan along with Fushimi Inari in Kyoto and Kasama Inari in Ibaraki. Over 3 million people visit the shrine annually, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in Saga Prefecture as a power spot. The vermilion-lacquered tower gate, which stands out against the blue sky, is all lacquered and attracts the eye with its glossy decoration. The two Arita porcelain Zuishin (gods) that sit on either side of the gate and the large porcelain panels on the walls, which were created by a living national treasure, are highlights of the temple.

Heart patterns are the talk of the town! Iwasaki Shrine of Marriage

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Seiko Matsuyama(@seiko14071001)がシェアした投稿

The Iwasaki Shrine, where the god of marriage is enshrined, is located directly below the main shrine. The frames of the torii gate and the matchmaking ema (votive picture tablet) are decorated with heart patterns everywhere, so be sure to look for them when you visit the shrine. The shrine is believed to be effective not only for love, but also for good marriages in human relations and business. There are 40 Setsumatsusha (Shinto shrines) scattered throughout the temple grounds that offer various blessings such as luck in money, prosperity in business, and match-making, attracting many worshippers. Take a leisurely stroll through the grounds, which are in harmony with the beautiful nature of the four seasons, and recharge your body and mind with power.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Yutoku Inari Shrine
Address: 〒849-1321 Kashima City, Kuei B 1855
Phone number: 0954-62-2151
Hours: Free to visit
Please check the official website for the latest information.
No Smoking, No Eating: Total Smoking Ban
Space and Facilities: One of the three major Inari shrines in Japan, the most powerful spot in Saga Prefecture
URL: https://www.yutokusan.jp/