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Saga

A peaceful trip to forget the hustle and bustle

Located in northwest part of Kyushu, Saga prefecture is in gentle temperature throughout the year. Blessed with rich nature, there are various types of hotsprings to enjoy. They have famous porcelain called Aritayaki and also high quality crops nurtured by great nature. Enjoy your calm stay with rustic scenery in Saga.

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Fairfield by Marriott Saga Ureshino Onsen

Comfortable spaces and warm hospitality welcome guests to Fairfield by Marriott Saga Ureshino Onsen. This hot spring resort is counted among Japan’s three best hot springs for beautiful skin, and it invites visitors to sample its many spas, which include the Seibold-no-yu public bathhouse and numerous footbaths.

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Featured Attractions
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Ureshino Public Hot Spring (Siebold's Bath)

With it’s pointed orange roof, Siebold’s Bath is a Gothic-style building that evokes the atmosphere of the Taisho period, bringing the history of Ureshino Onsen back to life.

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Otsu-818-2 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

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Siebold's Footbath

This footbath is named after the physician Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold, who contributed to the development of Western medicine in Japan and stopped by Ureshino Onsen during the Edo period.

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Otsu-822-1 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

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Toyotama-hime Shrine

Since ancient times, many visitors to Ureshino Onsen have prayed for the healing of skin diseases (vitiligo), and today its waters are revered as one of the top three hot springs for beautiful skin in the country.

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Otsu-2231-2 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

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Todoroki Waterfall Park

The waterfall is approximately 11 meters high and consists of three steps, with a walking path and park nearby. Come and experience the effects of negative ions.

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Hei-163 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0304

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Shidayaki Village Museum

This pottery factory, which operated from 1914 to 1984, has been preserved in its original state. Visitors can also enjoy a hands-on pottery making experience inside.

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Otsu-3073 Shiotacho Oaza Kuma, Ureshino, Saga 849-1402

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Ureshino Tea Exchange Museum: Chaoshiru

Visitors can enjoy various tea-related activities, such as a class on how to brew delicious tea and a unique tea-dyeing experience using hot spring water from Ureshino Onsen.

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Otsu-2707-1 Ureshinomachi Oaza Iwayagawachi, Ureshino, Saga 843-0304

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Hizen Yoshida Pottery Museum

A base for the kilns scattered throughout the Yoshida Saraya district, this museum displays and sells typical products from each of the kilns.

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Tei-4525-1 Ureshinomachi Oaza Yoshida, Ureshino, Saga 843-0303

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Saga Ninja Village Hizen Yumekaido

This hands-on ninja and history theme park, which recreates the Nagasaki Highway in the early Edo period, offers fun for adults and children alike.

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Ko−716-1, Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimono, Ureshino, Saga 843-0302

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Tateiwa Observation deck

Located 345 meters above sea level, the deck offers a 360-degree panoramic view of not only the tea fields and townscape of Ureshino, but also Mt. Tara to the southeast, Mt. Tenzan to the north, the Ariake Sea, and more.

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Ko Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimono, Ureshino, Saga 843-0302

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Yūtoku Inari Shrine

Together with Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kasama Inari Shrine, this is one of Japan’s three major Inari shrines. Attracting 3 million visitors a year, it is one of the most popular shrines in western Japan.

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1855 Furueda, Kashima, Saga 849-1321

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Floating Torii Gate of Oouo Shrine

The torii gates that can be seen from here have long been regarded as legendary torii that sank into the Ariake Sea, offering a mystical and spectacular view.

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1874-9 Tara, Fujitsu District, Saga 849-1602

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Mifuneyama Rakuen

This garden in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture is designed in the strolling pond garden style and is famous for its azaleas and autumnal foliage. The annual art exhibition held here by Team Labo is very popular.

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4100 Takeocho Oaza Takeo, Takeo, Saga 843-0022

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Saga Prefectural Space & Science Museum

The museum is the largest natural science museum in Kyushu, where visitors can learn about everything from the history of Saga to natural phenomena on Earth and in space.

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16351 Takeocho Oaza Nagashima, Takeo, Saga 843-0021

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Arita Porcelain Park

Centered on a reproduction of the Zwinger Palace, this theme park for sake and pottery features a spacious garden, an Arita-yaki pottery workshop, a climbing kiln, an exhibition hall, and other facilities,  attracting many tourists.

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Otsu-340-28 Toya, Arita, Nishimatsuura District, Saga 844-0014

Featured Restaurants
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UPLIFT SHIMOJYUKU

A café run by Nakashima Farm, a dairy farm in Ureshino, and a specialty store offering a selection of agricultural products and goods from Saga Prefecture.

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Ko-4287-1 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

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Gyumaru

Grilled slowly and carefully on a griddle with distinct temperature ranges and steamed to finish, locking in the juices, the tender Hamburg steak is very popular.

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Hei-3872 Ureshinomachi Oaza Fudoyama, Ureshino, Saga 843-0305

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Handmade hamburger shop Kureyon

One of the most popular items on the menu is the Hamburg steak, hand-made daily with the perfect ratio of pork to beef mince.

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Hei-180 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

Onsen Shokudo

Onsen Shokudo is a meal restaurant that has long been a favorite of Ureshino locals. The omelet rice bowl is a particular favorite.

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Ko-321 Ureshinomachi Oaza Iwayagawachi, Ureshino, Saga 843-0304

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Shizu

The counter offers a view of the fish tank, and a wide variety of menu items are available, including fresh fish from the tank, set menus, and kaiseki cuisine. Be sure to try the signature simmered tofu as well.

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Ko-124-1 Ureshinomachi Oaza Iwayagawachi, Ureshino, Saga 843-0304

Shinpachi Sushi

In addition to sushi and fresh seafood straight from the tank, Yose-nabe (only in winter) and other dishes are available, while lunchtime guests can enjoy a special set meal that includes hot spring tofu and nigiri-zushi.

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Otsu-2285 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

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PIZZERIA MONTE STELLA

Authentic pizza served by a chef trained in Naples, the main ingredients are imported from Italy and baked in a wood-fired oven.

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Otsu-2202-7 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

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Yococho

This famous restaurant, featured in Volume 39 of the Oishinbo manga series, is the birthplace of Ureshino’s specialty, hot spring tofu. The simmered tofu, using homemade tofu, is excellent.

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Otsu-2190 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

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Hirakawaya Tofu & Café

In addition to the hot spring simmered tofu set meal, the restaurant also offers a full dessert menu, including a Hirakawaya parfait featuring soy milk soft serve made with homemade soy milk, chewy tofu balls, black sugar syrup, and roasted soybean and yellow flour.

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Otsu-1463 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

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Fukuda

The restaurant uses a proprietary blend of oil, which is replaced with new oil for both lunch and dinner service to ensure freshly fried tempura every time.

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Otsu-949-4 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

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Yurari-tei

With a refined hideaway atmosphere, this restaurant offers features a wide variety of dishes using local ingredients and an extensive selection of alcoholic beverages.

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Ko-5700-17 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimono, Ureshino, Saga 843-0302

Harapeko Senryo

Yakitori, ramen, and izakaya dishes are available, as well as an extensive take-out menu.

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Otsu-355 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

Yakitori Ichiryu

This popular restaurant offers a wide range of menu items including Korean cuisine, sashimi, and yakitori, as well as a wide selection of alcoholic beverages. The bone-in ribs are a favorite!

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Otsu-2194-2 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301

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Benkei

With a lively and bright atmosphere, this izakaya offers delicious food and drinks until 2:00 a.m.

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Otsu-570 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301