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Saga Jofuku Chojukan Museum

3.5

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Saga Pref. Sagashi Kinryumachi Kinryu 1197-166

"Located approximately five minutes from the Saga-Yamato Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway, this is main facility of the ""Kinryu Park Jofuku no Sato Medicinal Botanical Garden,"" which was created on the theme of health and longevity in connection with Jofuku (Xu Fu) who has a connection to Saga. Jofuku, who went on a quest for a panacea for immortality, is said to have found the medicinal herb furofuki (wild ginger) in the land of Saga, and the facility introduces its trajectory and legend. In the adjacent herb garden, there are about 50,000 plants from about 500 species of medicinal plants including furofuki. It is possible to drive in from the Kinryu Service Area on the Nagasaki Expressway."

◇経緯佐賀市内空撮１０景で立ち寄り。佐賀人からの１日引きづり回しの２発目(笑) ◇ロケーション長崎自動車道の上り金立SAの先にある。SAに車を駐車して行ける。SA内に創る画一的な公園より全然良いね。 ◇お詫び討ち入ったのが月曜日で休館日。因って館内には入れず。中庭・池のレポートだけで...
Ryutagama

3.5

2 Reviews

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Saga Karatsu-shi Mirukashi 4333-1

"The kiln is located in Uban Futsukura (姥の懐), a village in Karatsu, and is the home of Takashi Nakazato, who won the first prize for his ceramic sculpture ""Sogyo"" at the 10th Modern Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition sponsored by the Asahi Shimbun in 1961, and the prize at the 1985 Selected Modern Ceramic Art Exhibition sponsored by the Ceramic Society of Japan, and now three generations of his family are producing pottery. Tours are available, so please inquire in advance."

宿で知り中里健太作陶展をみに隆太窯へ。唐津駅からタクシー1500円程。駐車場あるので車で行ってもOK。作品も販売しておりクレジットカード使えます。
Suginohara Hobokujo

Travel / Tourism

Saga Karatsu-shi Yobukocho Kabeshima 411-1

A ranch at the northernmost tip of Kabejima Island across Yobuko Ohashi Bridge, the symbol of Yobuko. The blue sea and the green grassland contrasts beautifully from the peninsula's cliff top. More than 50 cows are kept on the 14-hectare site, providing some tranquil scenery. An observatory with a great view looks out over the sea.
Nabeshima Hanyobashi Bridge

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Saga Pref. Imarishi Okawachichou

This small bridge over the Imari River in Okawauchi Sannai, Imari City, known as a pottery town, is decorated with porcelain tiles, ceramic panels, and countless ceramic shards of Nabeshima porcelain, which is renowned as the highest grade of Japanese porcelain. The outside of the parapet is decorated with more than 100 ceramic panels, each depicting a phoenix and dragon, creating a solemn atmosphere.
Genkai Energy Park

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Saga Pref. Higashimatsuragungenkaichou Imamura Shallow Lake 4112-1

A theme park operated by Kyushu Electric Power located in Imamura, Genkai Town, Higashimatsuura County, Saga Prefecture. Containing exhibits on nuclear power, here visitors can learn how nuclear power works through exhibits such as a life sized 13-meter-tall nuclear reactor; videos; and quizzes. In the adjoining GENKAICHO Next Generation Energy Park Asupia, visitors can view exhibits on next generation energy and enjoy facilities such as a playground and greenhouse filled with some 200 different plant varieties.
Kazenomieruoka Park

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Saga Pref. Karatsushi Yobukochoukabeshima 3279-1

A park located on Kabe Island in Yobuko-cho, Karatsu City. Located on a hill on Kabe Island on the opposite side of the Yobuko Ohashi Bridge from Tononoura, the park offers a sweeping view encompassing the Genkai Sea, Yobuko Bay, and Yobuko Ohashi Bridge. The park is symbolized by its famous white windmill. Other facilities include a rest house.
Ariake Sea Tidal Flat Experience

5.0

1 Reviews

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Saga Kashima-shi Otonari Ko 4427-6 Roadside Station Kashima

Ariake Sea Tidal Flat Experience programs are held from mid-April to October on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, including Golden Week in May. Reception is at Roadside Station Kashima on the Ariake Sea; it is fully equipped with changing rooms and hot showers. After an introduction on how to make the most of your time at the tidal flats, you'll be able to enjoy them as you please. You might even encounter mudskippers. Reservations are required except for during summer vacation when individuals, families, and small groups can join in without one.

何度か九州を旅したことはあるのですが興味はあれど、未訪問だった、有明の干潟。調べると、熊本の「荒尾」佐賀市の「干潟よか公園」と並んで… いえ「体験」と言う意味では際立って充実しているのが、ここ、鹿島の「干潟展望館」でした。 11月に入ると気温が下がり「体験」は終わってしまうそうですが 10月いっぱいは（気温次第で）体験、楽しめるようです。服や、タオルなど、注意書きをあらかじめよ...
Shishi Ozan Myohoji Temple

4.0

1 Reviews

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Saga Karatsu-shi Kyuragimachi Iwaya 530-4

唐津市厳木町に鎮座する、法華宗のお寺です。以前は炭鉱で栄えたのどかな町に突如、壮大な寺院が現れたような印象で、非常に驚きました。大本堂の圧倒的な大きさが、非常に神聖な気分となり、心が落ち着く寺院でした。大本堂の奥には、聖観世音菩薩様が祭られていて、更に奥の堂が建てられていました。神聖なパワースポットで、ぜひご参拝にお越しいただきたい寺院です。
Karatsu Yaki Cooperatives Karatsu Pottery Gallery

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Saga Pref. Karatsushi Shinkoumachi 2881-1 Furusato Kaikan Arpino 2nd Floor

An exhibition hall and shop on the second floor of Furusato Hall Arpino next to JR Karatsu Station. Visitors can see a variety of pottery works in one place and purchase some as well. The hall offers a variety of dishes and containers perfect for everyday use, making this a great place to pick up a souvenir. The hall also presents how Karatsu ware is made through informational panels and other means. Pottery painting workshops available.
Hikiyama Exhibition Hall

Leisure / Hobbies

Saga Pref. Karatsushi Nishijounai 6-33

This exhibition hall displays the 14 hikiyama festival floats used in the Karatsu Kunchi Festival, a harvest festival held each year from November 2 to 4. Each of the floats was dedicated sometime between the late Edo period and Meiji period. They were made by wrapping wooden frames with hundreds of sheets of Japanese washi paper and then applying and re-applying various colors of lacquer. Bold in design and modeled after themes such as a samurai helmet, Chinese lion, and sea bream, even when looked at through a protective case one can feel their power.
Gen-emon Kiln

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Saga Pref. Nishimatsuragunaritachou Maruo Hino 2726

A famous old Imari ware pottery workshop with some 260 years of history. Traditional old Imari ware is characterized by a modern functional beauty coupled with a distinctive decorative style. In the adjoining museum, visitors can view numerous pieces of old Imari ware gathered from throughout Japan and the world. Note that the museum is only open on weekdays as well as partially on Saturdays. Be sure to check the official website for business days.
Izumiyama Magnet Field

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Saga Pref. Nishimatsuragunaritachou Izumiyama 1-5

Pottery stone, a raw material used to make Arita ware, was excavated here. Pottery stone was discovered here by Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong in the early Edo period, giving rise to the first porcelain produced in Japan. Highly collectible early and old Imari ware were also made with the pottery stone from this site. The site is no longer used for mining but visitors can view the area from beyond a fence.
Kyushu Ceramic Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Saga Pref. Nishimatsuragunaritachou Toshaku Yu 3100-1

A prefectural museum in Arita Town which is dedicated to preserving and displaying ceramics from areas throughout Kyushu. The museum’s collection focuses on pieces from the former Hizen Province, particularly porcelain such as Imari ware and Karatsu ware. Highlights include the giant music box made of Arita ware and the Meissen porcelain bells. The 25 bells, made in the Meissen State Porcelain Manufactory in Meisen, Arita’s sister city, play a song related to the two nations every hour, announcing the time.
Oura Terraced Rice Fields Lookout

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Saga Pref. Karatsushi Hizenmachioura hill

This lookout has a splendid view of the Oura Terraced Rice Fields, designated as one of the top 100 rice field terraces in the country. The name refers to the rice terraces of three hamlets: Ouraoka, Ourahama, and Mitsukoshi. Its 1,100 fields cover an area of around 30 hectares. The contrast with Imari Bay in the background recalls the legend of Irohajima Islands where Kobo Daishi finds the scenery so beautiful, he throws his brush.
Mikaeri no Taki Waterfalls

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Saga Pref. Karatsushi Ouchichouikisa

"Mikaeri no Taki Waterfalls are on the Ikisa River, which has its source on Mt. Sakurei, in the northern part of Ochi Town. The falls have a drop of around 100 meters, and are included in the ""Top 100 Waterfalls of Japan."" Mikaeri no Taki Waterfalls are famous as a good spot for fishing, and also because of the many beautiful hydrangeas growing in the area near the falls. The first few hydrangeas were planted by an elderly lady whose family ran the nearby Seiryuso restaurant; other local residents subsequently planted more, and there are now approximately 40,000 hydrangea plants belonging to around 50 different varieties. ""Mikaeri no Taki Hydrangea Festival"" is held every year in June. There are hiking paths and a suspension bridge, and during the festival the hydrangeas are illuminated."
Udono Sekibutsu Buddhist Rock Carvings (Prefectural Historic Site)

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Saga Pref. Karatsushi Ouchichououchi

"Located around 20 minutes' walk from Ouchi Station on the JR Karatsu Line, the Buddhist rock carvings of various sizes comprise a group of 60 or so Magaibutsu (Buddhist images carved into cliffs or caves) carved into a protruding cliff. The carvings have been designated as a Prefectural Historic Site by Saga Prefectural Government, and were also selected for inclusion in the ""New List of 100 Scenic Spots in Saga."" According to tradition, the first Buddhist carving on the site was made in a cave by Kobo Daishi in 806. That statue has not survived, and the cave subsequently collapsed, leaving only the inner wall. The surviving carvings appear to have been made during various different periods, from the Nanboku-cho period (in the 14th century) through to the Edo period (1603-1868). Several of the carvings-including a statute of 11-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva , and statues of Vaisravana and Dhrtarastra, show a pronounced influence from Esoteric Buddhism."
Kiyomizu-no-taki Waterfall

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Saga Pref. Ogishi Ogimachimatsuo

"Located around 25 minutes' drive from the Saga Yamato Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway, Kiyomizu-no-taki Waterfall on the upper reaches of Kiyomizu River has been included in the list of ""100 Most Beautiful Rivers, Springs and Waterfalls in Japan."" The impressive sight of the 13 meter-wide stream of clear water crashing down from a height of 75 meters led to the waterfall being given the alternative name Tamasudare (""Beaded Screen""). Kiyomizu-no-taki Waterfall has since ancient times been associated with the worship of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, and Kiyomizu Kannon Hochi-in Temple located at the outlet of the waterfall's plunge pool is famous as a sacred spot for meditating by a waterfall. The area near the waterfall is known as the ""retreat"" of the city of Ogi, and has many restaurants serving carp dishes, which are a famous local specialty; in the summer months, many people visit the waterfall and the surrounding area to escape the oppressive summer heat. In the autumn, the autumn foliage gives the area near the waterfall a different but equally beautiful appearance."
ARITA PORCELAIN LAB

4.5

4 Reviews

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Saga Pref. Nishimatsuragunaritachou Kamikouhira 1-11-3

A pottery shop located in 1-Chome Kamikohira, Arita Town, Nishimatsuura County, Saga Prefecture. The shop is the flagship location for the ARITA PORCELAIN LAB brand developed by Yazaemon-gama, a pottery studio established in 1804. The shop sells Arita ware tableware which combines traditional techniques with designs suited to modern lifestyles. There's also an adjoining cafe which serves dishes made with local ingredients on the brand's tableware.

有田焼のお店で、カフェレストランが併設されています。コロナ対応で席はゆったり配置ですが、自分たちだけだったので、貸し切り気分でお茶を楽しみました。ラデュレとのコラボの器もあり素敵。紅茶にかぎり、器が選べる。カフェオレとかはえらべない。パーキングは一応あるが、２台なので、車で大勢でいくのにはむかない。
Gallery Arita

4.5

67 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Saga Pref. Nishimatsuragunaritachou Honmachi Otsu 3057

"A cafe situated along National Route 35 in Otsu, Hon-machi, Arita Town, Nishimatsuura County, Saga Prefecture. The cafe serves a gozen meal, which comes with Arita's famous godofu tofu; ""Arita-yaki Gozen"", a meal consisting of an assortment of local delicacies served on Arita ware; Imari beef curry, Imari beef steaks; and Imari beef hamburg steaks. During teatime, the establishment also offers toast and pancakes topped with ice cream. Order a hot drink and you can choose which coffee cup it will be served in from among some 2,000 on display in the cafe."

A lovely place to enjoy lunch and explore porcelain. Especially the choosing of your tea or coffee cup makes the experience enjoyable. Nice curries.
Ureshino Ochachamura

3.5

12 Reviews

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Saga Pref. Ureshinoshi Ureshinomachiwayagawachi No. 3537

A green tea processing factory situated along National Route 34 in Iwayagawachi, Ureshino-machi, Ureshino City. Surrounded by tea fields, inside visitors can see how tea is made. Visitors can also sample the factory's teas and purchase freshly- made tea leaves at reasonable prices in the factory's shop.

Stopped by a green tea factory and shop in Ureshino Ochachamura at Saga Prefecture in way to Nagasaki. Tasted various green tea and bought cold green tea bags. Very nice and fragrant to drink cold.

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Away from the fast-paced cities of mainland Japan, Kyushu’s Saga prefecture offers quaint towns and cities known for their traditional crafts, particularly ceramics. Rich in kaolin (a type of clay), Saga became the homeland of Arita ware, a delicate, decorative porcelain that is now celebrated worldwide and can be discovered in the towns of Arita, Imari, and Karatsu.