Spots in Around Saga City Area

  • Yoshinoyama Camp Site
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Saga Saga-shi Mitsusemura Fujiwara 2436
    Located next to Ide Wild Chestnut Orchard, the campground is popular for its stylish log houses that stand out against the green mountains, and auto camping and tent sites are available for various purposes.
  • Marujun Apple Farm
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Saga Saga-shi Mitsusemura Fujiwara 2377
    A tourist farm located in northern Saga Prefecture at an altitude of 450 meters and with a total area of about 1.5 hectares. It began operating as a tourist farm in 1982. There are nine apple varieties with varying seasons between September to November. Apple picking is available. They also sell freshly squeezed apple juice, apple pie, candied apples, apple cheesecake, apple jam, and handmade sweets.
  • Maruyasu Apple Orchard
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Saga Saga-shi Mitsusemura Fujiwara 2407
    In 1977, after 42 years of planting apples in this area, as a result of daily experimentation, this tourist farm's apples were recognized as tastier than their counterparts in northern regions. They cultivate about sixteen varieties of apples, in addition to six varieties starting with Tsugaru in season from late August to mid-September and ending with Fuji from early November.
  • Ibusuki
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    4.5
    14 Reviews
    Shopping
    Saga Saga-shi Mitsusemura Fujiwara 3796-3
    A ham and sausage factory established in 1990 in Fukushige, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, and a store and factory opened in 1996 in Mise-mura, Saga. The café, which opened in 2014, offers a German-style continental breakfast.

    本格的ドイツのソーセージやハムが味わえるお店が佐賀にあると聞いて、連れて行ってもらいました。 写真は併設されたカフェの平日ランチ1200円。ソーセージやハムのほかに、スープ、ザワークラウト、パンに食後のコーヒーも付いています。 11:30くらいに入りましたが、けっこう盛況でした。 帰りには、工房で、ビーフジャーキーを購入。 ちょっと珍しいのは、骨付きカルビのビーフジャーキー。 少しお高いですが...

  • Yamabiko Koryukan
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Saga Saga-shi Mitsusemura Fujiwara 3890-1
    A relocated and rebuilt community hall modeled on thatched and tiled roof farmhouses reminiscent of the good old days of the Showa period. It even has an old-fashioned hearth. The nostalgic building inspires visitors with thoughts of their hometowns. Antique farm tools are on display in the adjacent earthen-wall storehouse. It's available as accommodation for one group per night, and can also be used for meetings.
  • Former Fukuda Family Residence
    Travel / Tourism
    Saga Saga-shi Matsubara 4-3-15
  • Yamada Liquor Store
    Shopping
    Saga Saga-shi Akamatsumachi 7-21
    A specialty store specializing in Saga's local sake, Kyushu's shochu, and other local brands and Japanese liqueurs, the store carries Tomikuchiyo Shuzo, Gomachida Shuzo, Baba Shuzo, Amabuki Shuzo, Matsuura Shuzo, Tenzan Shuzo, Segashira Shuzo, Yano Shuzo, etc. The store helps you have fun and exciting time through alcoholic beverages.
  • Ariake Tidal Flat (Kawasoe-machi Clamming)
    Travel / Tourism
    Saga Saga-shi Kawasoemachi
    A place where you can dig for clams from late April to late May. Setting out from the five fishing ports of Kawasoe-machi, you soon encounter a vast tidal flat where the sea was shortly before. The Ariake Sea boasts a tidal range of six meters, the highest in Japan. There you can encounter some of the sea's creatures like Manila and blood clams. Reservations must be made 3 days in advance. An optional net fishing experience is also available.
  • Funazuka Burial Mound
    Travel / Tourism
    Saga Saga-shi Yamatocho Kuruma Higashi Kado
    A keyhole-shaped tumulus with a total length of 114 meters, estimated to be from the middle of the fifth century. It was designated as a prefectural Cultural Property in 1953. The rear circular portion is 63 meters in diameter and 10 meters high, while the circular portion in front is 62 meters wide and 9 meters high. A roughly 15-meter wide moat extends around the mound in the shape of a shield. Cover stones can be seen on the mound, and house-shaped haniwa earthen objects have been excavated from the top of the rear portion.
  • Kawakamikyo Gorge
    Travel / Tourism
    Saga Saga-shi Yamatocho Kawakami
    "Also called the ""Arashiyama of Kyushu,"" legend says the Shinto deity Yodohime likes this place. Riverside Park Kawakami with its beautiful cherry trees on the upper reaches of the river is a good place to relax. From April to early May colorful carp banners wave there, and in August there's a firework display and they float paper lanterns on the river."
  • Nishiyamada Farm
    Travel / Tourism
    Saga Saga-shi Yamatocho Kawakami 1955-1
    The theme park is a wide range of agricultural activities from hands-on farming to sightseeing farms, including soba noodle making, blueberry picking from July to August, grape picking from mid-August to September, and mandarin orange picking from the end of October to mid-December. You can also experience various other activities such as digging for jicama and sweet potatoes and harvesting peanuts.
  • Kyoseki Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Saga Saga-shi Yamatocho Umeno 329-5
    """Kyoseki"" literally means ""Giant Rock,"" and the park with mountain climbing elements has huge 10-meter-high boulders scattered here and there. Discovered in 1935, nowadays there is a hiking trail around the megaliths, as well as a fishing area and a multipurpose plaza. You'll want to make sure you have proper shoes (those for mountain climbing are best), a long-sleeved shirt or other items you can put on or take off as needed, a water bottle, hat, insect repellent, etc."
  • Friand
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Saga Saga-shi Yamatocho Higashi-yamada 3622-13
    A cake and baked goods store that opened in 2001 in a location overlooking the mountains of Saga, including the backbreaking backbreaking mountains and the Tenzan mountains, it produces and sells 13 kinds of French baked goods, 6 kinds of pain au beurre, 8 kinds of cake fraiche, and freshly baked apple pies based on reservations. The monthly specials are also a treat.

    大和から小城方面へ行く県道48号線の旧道にお店はあります。大和中学校からほど近い。お店の色がエンジ色でかわいいです。 チョコケーキを食べました。サイズは大きいのですが、軽くてぺろっと食べれます。 チョコも、生クリームも美味しい。

  • Naoan
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Saga Saga-shi Yamatocho Nao 4915-1
    Located at the foot of Mt. Sefuri, which is also famous as a sacred mountain, this restaurant offers chicken rice, char-grilled brand-name chicken, and seasonal country dishes in a rich natural setting with mountain trout swimming in the nearby river and fireflies dancing in early summer. Children's lunches for elementary school students and younger are also available.

    佐賀の山の中にあります。ナビがないとたどり着けないような山奥でした。 ここの鶏めしが絶品と聞いて食べに行きました!よーく味が染みていて、鶏は地鶏でコリコリといい歯応えでした!

  • Soejima Glassware Co., Ltd. (Hizen Vidro)
    Travel / Tourism
    Saga Saga-shi Sayanomotomachi 106
    Hizen Bidoro is a company that produces Hizen Bidoro, a traditional craft of handmade, space-blown glass tableware designated as an important intangible cultural asset by the city of Saga. Call ahead to confirm the schedule.
  • Shiruko Ippei
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    4.0
    10 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Saga Saga-shi Shirayama 1-2-20
    A sweet shop founded in 1931. During the hot summers, their iced Uji shiruko sweets and milk shakes are popular. Iced Uji shiruko is made by preparing a bowl of matcha green tea, mixing it with homemade syrup, and pouring the result over each bowl of shiruko (red bean soup with rice cake). The ice, matcha tea, syrup, sweet red bean paste, and shiratama rice dumplings are all made with of love and care, a delicacy requiring time and effort. Their standard shiruko, zenzai, and awazen desserts also come recommended.

    先日久留米からの観光客として初来店しました。ロケーションは白山商店街西端前信号渡ってすぐ。あわぜん(税込み680円)と冷し宇治しるこ(同600円)を注文し家人とシェア。昭和6年創業のお店と同じくらい古色蒼然とした甘味に舌鼓。あわぜんのこし餡と粟餅はド迫力。白餡タイプの宇治しるこは涼しげ。満足しました。次回はかき氷(例えば冷やし大納言など)とあわぜんという組み合わせに挑戦です。

  • Marubolo Honpo Kitazma (Shirayama Main Shop)
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    3.5
    15 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Saga Saga-shi Shirayama 2-2-5
    A confectionery store founded in 1696. It's famous for its marubolo sweets, made by improving on a similar version used as a preserved food for Portuguese sailors that was introduced to Japan long ago. It is made with consideration for the characteristics of three carefully selected ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs. Their Japanese sweets with lovely, elegant colors reflecting a traditional seasonal feel and Western sweets like marguerites aux amandes are popular.

    こちらのギフトをいただきましたが、梱包がめちゃくちゃな上、シールにほこりがびっしり付いているなど最低でした。その旨を会社さんに問い合わせフォームから伝えましたが、未だに返信の一つも無し。 とても残念です。

  • Kumanokawa Onsen Fireflies
    Travel / Tourism
    Saga Saga-shi Fujicho
    Located 200-meters above sea level on the upper reaches of the Kase River, Furuyu Onsen has a long history. The Eiryu spring (today's Eiryu Onsen) was discovered in the time of Emperor Korei, and Kakureisen was discovered during the time of Empress Koken by two old men. If you stay at one of seven participating inns from the middle to the end of June, you can also participate in firefly viewing (reservations required).
  • Obuchimebuchi Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Saga Saga-shi Fujicho Kamikumakawa Osoegawa
    A ravine with wonderful rock formations midway between Furuyu Onsen and Kumanokawa Onsen. In an amazing natural landscape rich with seasonal changes, unusually shaped stones of various sizes rise and enfold each other. Paths and bridges have been set up to let visitors stroll the area. The natural landmark is a cool spot to spend time in summer and has lovely views of the colorful foliage in fall.
  • Yoshimura Residence
    Travel / Tourism
    Saga Saga-shi Fujicho Kamimutsuro 2856
    A valuable suguya-style minka house in the mountains of northern Saga constructed in 1789. The oldest building in Saga Prefecture, it was designated a national Important Cultural Property in 1974. It underwent large scale repairs and restoration work in 1983. It is a wooden single-story building with a thatched roof and has a unique appearance with smoke vents above the stove and hearth.

Saga Areas

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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.

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