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Stone statues in front of Fudo Falls in Saga

Prefecture guide

Saga

佐賀県

A small, quiet prefecture of porcelain towns like Arita and Imari, the Yutoku Inari shrine, Karatsu's coast and a famous hot air balloon festival.

Advisories (minor): Strong wind · Alerts for all of Japan

places to see
24
town guide
1
protected local food
1
traditional crafts
3
Japan Heritage stories
2

Map of Saga

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Places to see in Saga

Town guides in Saga

The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.

Taste of Saga

Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.

Traditional crafts of Saga

Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.

Weather in Fukuoka this week

  1. Today

    24 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 29°CLow 20°C

  2. Sun

    25 Oct

    Rain

    High 26°CLow 21°C

    Rain 90%

  3. Mon

    26 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 24°CLow 19°C

    Rain 70%

  4. Tue

    27 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 24°CLow 17°C

    Rain 50%

Warm: T-shirts and breathable clothes, plus a light layer for air-conditioned trains and shops.

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Explore by interest

Japan Heritage stories

Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.

Good to know

  • The Saga International Balloon Fiesta is held in late October to early November.
  • Ureshino's hot spring water is known for leaving skin smooth.
  • The Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen links Takeo-Onsen with Nagasaki.

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