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Rainbow Pine Forest

On the coast of Karatsu Bay, a vast pine forest called the "Rainbow Pine Forest" stretches. This pine forest, together with the Miho pine forest and the Akihi pine forest, is known as Japan's three largest pine forests and has been designated as a national special scenic spot. There are about 1 million black pine trees growing in the pine forest about 5 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide.

Terraces

There are many terraces in Saga Prefecture, and some of them have been selected into the "Top 100 Rice Terraces in Japan", such as "Warabino Terraces" (Aochi Town, Karatsu City), "Esatoyama Rice Terraces" (small city), "Dake Rice Terraces" (Arita Town), "Nishitani Rice Terraces" (Fuji Town, Saga City), "Oura Rice Terraces" (Hizen Town, Karatsu City), "Hamanoura Rice Terraces", etc. "Hamanoura Rice Terraces", in early May every year, the beautiful scenery of 283 rice terraces reflected in the sunset is amazing. In addition, the stones used to build the "Warabino Terraces" are also particularly unique. The large stones are more than 1 meter wide, and the tallest stone is 8.5 meters high, making it the tallest in Japan.

Iroha Islands

The Iroha Islands are located on the Imari Bay in Genkai National Park. There are about 48 large and small islands. It is said that the Iroha Islands were named after Kukai (Kōbō Daishi) based on the number 48. Kobo Daishi looked at the blue sea and the green islands floating on the sea. He was moved by the beauty and wrote the name of the island.

Nichigama

Nichigama is designated as a national natural monument and is formed by seven large caves scattered on the cliffs of Genkai Beach. Among them, the largest cave entrance is 3 meters wide and 110 meters deep. There is a meadow above the Seven Cauldrons, and an observation deck and walking path have been built. In addition, some people can also take a boat to view the Seven Cauldrons scenic spot from the sea. [10]

Yoshinozato Historical Park

Yoshinozato Historical Park is the largest preserved tribal site from the Yayoi period about 2,000 years ago in Japan. It is also a state-owned historical park.

Saga Castle Ruins

Saga Castle Ruins: Nabeshima 360,000 stone castle, which is the Saga Castle Honmaru Historical Museum.

Dudu Temple

The Kudu Temple is dedicated to Confucius and the four philosophers of Confucius in China.

Xu Fu Longevity Museum

Xu Fu Longevity Museum is a museum about health and longevity. Legend has it that Xu Fu, who went to sea to seek elixir on the orders of Qin Shihuang, arrived in Japan and left his footprints in Saga.

Tenzan Ski Resort

Tenzan Ski Resort is the only artificial ski resort in Saga Prefecture.

Dangjin Castle

Dangjin Castle is the landmark building of Dangjin, also known as Crane Dance Castle. It was built in 1608 (the 13th year of Keicho) by Shima Sawa, the first feudal lord of Karatsu.

Nagoya Castle Ruins

The Nagoya Castle Ruins were built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 5 months. In the museum, there are items unearthed from the ancient city ruins and materials related to Japan-Korea relations.

Niji no Matsubara

Niji no Matsubara was planted as a windbreak and stretches for 5 kilometers along a line of pine trees along the Genkai Sea. It was selected as one of Japan's 100 largest seashores.

Takashima Hoto Shrine

Takashima Hoto Shrine is a famous place to pray for winning the lottery, and many people come here to pray for winning the lottery.

Huzi Bridge

The Huzi Bridge is an inclined suspension bridge spanning Huzi and Jiabe Islands, with a total length of 728 meters. People compare it to a harp reflected on the blue waves.

Hato Cape

The green cape stretching towards the Genkai Sea is known as one of the 100 scenic spots in Japan.

Arita Ceramics Park

Arita Ceramics Park displays Arita ware handicrafts, and you can also experience the joy of making pottery with your own hands.

Aritakan

Aritakan: Exquisitely crafted movable dolls perform the legendary story "Black Haired Mountain Extermination of Pythons" to the tune of Kabuki.

Kyushu Prefectural Ceramics Cultural Center

The Kyushu Prefectural Ceramics Cultural Center is a cultural center that introduces ceramics from all over Kyushu. It has 5 rooms, each exhibiting the history of ceramics and the works of modern writers. Works etc.

The Akira Kurosawa Memorial Hall Broadcasting Station

The Akira Kurosawa Memorial Hall Broadcasting Station is a memorial hall for the Japanese film master Akira Kurosawa. There are exhibits including Akira Kurosawa's original manuscripts, personal belongings, and costumes used in the film.

Nabeshima Fan Kiln Park

Nabeshima Fan Kiln Park is located in Okawauchi Mountain. It is the ruins of a kiln built by the Nabeshima Domain to pay tribute to the shogunate and the imperial court.

Toyama Shrine

Toyama Shrine worships Emperor Ogami as its deity and is highly respected by Arita-yaki artists. On the top of the shrine is a monument to Yi Sampyeong, who discovered pottery in Quanshan Mountain.

Hizen Yume Street

Hizen Yume Street is a historical park with the theme of simulating the people and objects of the Edo period. On the street, you can see dignitaries and street girls of that era, all wearing ancient clothes, and you can also watch ninja performances.

Yutoku Inari Shrine

Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan, dedicated to the god of farming, fishing, and commerce.