A coastal prefecture dotted with islets and facing the Korean Peninsula; Saga was once a key trading center and home to many of Japan’s pottery traditions
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. The Saga Castle History Museum and Nagoya Castle hint at Saga’s feudal past, while natural attractions include the sea caves of Karatsu, and Rainbow Pine Grove, a Japanese black pine forest stretching five kilometers from east to west along Karatsu Bay. Hot spring areas include Takeo Onsen and Ureshino Onsen, prime spots for mental and physical relaxation.
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