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■Saga Prefecture

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Total area   2,440.68k㎡
Population     809,964 people
Number of households    315,224households
Number of municipalities 20municipalities
Major cities Saga City
Saga Prefecture, which has the Ariake Sea and the Genkai Sea, is blessed with abundant nature, the Shiburi Mountains in the north and the vast Saga Plain in the south, and there are many gourmet foods that you can only enjoy here. The tourists who come from all over Japan to eat exquisite dishes such as live squid, Saga beef, Takezaki crab, hot spring tofu,… Moreover, it’s also famous as a production center for Arita ware and Imari ware. In addition, there are “Ureshino Onsen” and “Furuyu Onsen”, which are the three hot springs for beautiful skin in Japan, so you can relax while enjoying delicious meals.

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Sightseeing/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Yutoku Inari Shrine

It is one of the three largest temples in Japan located in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture. This place is known as a place to wish for prosperity business, happy family, and a peaceful life. That’s why more than three million tourists come here to visit every year.

Mifuneyama paradise

This is a popular spot in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture with a walking garden in spring and azaleas and red leaves in autumn.

Tosu Premium Outlets

A Southern California-style mall with 170 stores. Representing a chain of high-end stores in the Kyushu area, where there are many stores with famous domestic and foreign brands. You can enjoy shopping here all day with the true meaning of a perfect vacation.

Hizen Yumekaido Park

Hizen Yume Kaido is a historical experience model park that recreates “Nagasaki Road” which was the path that passed through the area in the early Edo period. Various events such as the children’s ninja academy, cosplay photo sessions and ninja shows are also held here.

Cuisine/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Saga beef

“Saga beef” is obtained from cows raised in Saga Prefecture with a temperate climate, clean water and fresh air. Saga beef is loved by all of people over the country as a delicious meat. This is also a local specialty that tourists buy as gifts.

Fresh squid

Yobuko town, Karatsu city, Saga prefecture, located at the tip of the Higashimatsuura peninsula, is a “squid town” known as a port in the past and famous throughout the country. You should try this fresh and delicious squid is once when coming here.

Souvernirs/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Arikae seaweed

Ariake seaweed has a delicious taste and characteristic aroma. The seaweed in Saga is so shiny and precious, so it is called black diamond, and it is very popular for people to buy it as a gift.

Marubouro cake

This is a typical Saga cake, shaped like a round bowl and made from the same ingredients as the Castella ingredients such as eggs, flour, sugar and honey.

Festivals – Events/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Saga International Balloon Festival

From the end of October to the beginning of November every year, the “Saga International Balloon Festival” is held at the main venue on the riverbed of Kasegawa, Saga City. This is the largest hot-air balloon competition in Asia, where players from all over the world gather to join in this amazing event.

Karatsu Kunchi Event

Held for 3 days from November 2 to November 4 every year, the autumn festival of Karatsu Shrine is designated as a tangible cultural property of the prefecture and an important intangible folk cultural property of the country.And the “Yama, Hoko, Yataigyoji” events is also registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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