Saga Hidden Gems
Japan's porcelain heartland — the kilns of Arita and Imari, plus a seaside shrine and one of the country's oldest onsen.
5 spots
Climate & Best Season
Warm and humid with heavy early-summer rain; mild winters. The Arita pottery fair in late April draws the biggest crowds.
Famous For (Food)
- Saga beef
- Yobuko squid
- Takezaki crab
- Ureshino tea
Signature Sights
- Arita & Imari kilns
- Yutoku Inari Shrine
- Ureshino Onsen
- Yoshinogari archaeological site
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