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Discover the top things to do in Saga, famous for ceramics, like Yutoku Inari Shrine, reconstructed village Yoshinogari site, Karatsu Castle, beautiful garden Mifuneyama Rakuen, Saga Prefectual Science and Space Museum and Kyushu Ceramic Museum.
Located in Kyushu's northwest, Saga offers plenty of natural wonders, history and artistry. It’s famous for being the birthplace of ceramics in Japan, chiefly in the historic pottery towns of Karatsu, Arita and Imari, and has been influenced by Chinese and Korean culture.
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Home to a world-famous Saga International Balloon Fiesta, and gateway to the porcelain heart of Japan. Saga is a part of Japan that is still relatively unknown to foreign travelers. It is packed with its own charms both obvious and obscure.
Saga (佐賀市, Saga-shi, Japanese:) is the capital city of Saga Prefecture, located on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Saga was the capital of Saga Domain in the Edo period, and the largest city of former Hizen Province. As of August 1, 2020, the city had an estimated population of 232,736 and a population density of 539 persons per km 2.
- 431.84 km² (166.73 sq mi)
- Saga Prefecture
Saga Prefecture, located in the southern Japanese region of Kyushu, can be easily visited from major cities by train or Shinkansen. There are many tourist attractions for everyone to enjoy, including those who want to enjoy history, culture, and nature.
Saga Prefecture (佐賀県, Saga-ken) is a small prefecture on the island of Kyushu. The prefectural capital is Saga City. The prefecture's best known tourist attraction is its pottery, especially the pottery from the town of Arita.
