Saga prefecture’s map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, Japan 100 selections.

Saga Prefecture is home to the world heritage sites of “Meiji Japan’s Revolutionary Heritage”, Yutoku Inari Shrine, which belongs to the three major Inari shrines, and Niji no Matsubara, one of Japan’s three major Matsubara(Pine forest).

Ureshino Onsen, Kawakami River, and Karatsu Matsuuragata are among the 100 landscapes of Japan.

Names, explanations, and maps of tourist attractions in Saga Prefecture, such as national scenic spots, 100 waterfalls, 100 famous castles, cherry blossom spots, and hot spring resorts, are posted.

Saga prefecture. Map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, 100 selections.

Saga Prefecture’s World Heritage Site

There is one World Heritage Site in Saga Prefecture.

It is the “Mietsu Naval Dock Site” of the Saga Domain, which is a constituent site of “Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolutionary Heritage Steelmaking / Steelmaking, Shipbuilding, and Coal Industry” scattered in eight prefectures nationwide.

It is said to be the source of modernization of Japan, and there is the oldest surviving dry dock remains.

A guidance corner is set up at the adjacent Sano Tsunetami Memorial Hall.

Saga Prefecture’s Special natural monuments, national scenic spots, three major XX, 100 landscapes of Japan, etc.

“Niji no Matsubara“, which spreads out on the beach of Karatsu Bay, is a national special scenic spot and is one of the three major Matsubara in Japan.

In the pine forest, which is famous as a scenic spot, about 1 million Japanese black pine trees grow in clusters.

 

In Saga Prefecture, “Ureshino Onsen“, “Kawakami River“, and “Karatsu Matsuuragata” are one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.

Poems of Hakushu Kitahara and Ujo Noguchi are left in “Karatsu Matsuuragata”

“Yutoku Inari Shrine” in Kashima City is one of the three major Inari Shrines.

 

“Yoshinogari Ruins” are large-scale ruins of the Yayoi period located in Kanzaki City and Yoshinogari Town.
It is a special historic site.

 

“Nagoya Castle Ruins Nanjin Ruins” (located at Cape Hado on the Higashimatsuura Peninsula) is the ruins of a castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi when he sent troops to the Korean Peninsula about 400 years ago.

The “Kii Castle Ruins” on Mt.Kizan, which is 405 meters above sea level, is the ruins of Japan’s oldest mountain castle built in 665.

It remains in the Nihon Shoki (history book) as a facility for the defense of Dazaifu.

Both Nagoya Castle and Kii Castle Ruins are special historic sites.

Saga Prefecture’s 100 selections (coast, famous castle, waterfall, cherry blossom spot)

The aforementioned “Niji no Matsubara” and “Hado Misaki Beach” in Karatsu City are one of the 100 best beaches in Japan.

Cape Hado has a beautiful sunset and is famous as a sacred place for lovers. There are an underwater observatory and a heart monument.

 

There are many castles in Saga prefecture.
“Nagoya Castle” (Karatsu City), “Yoshinogari Ruins” (Yoshinogari Town), and “Saga Castle” (Saga City) make up 100 famous castles in Japan.

 

Similarly, “Kii Castle” in Kiyama Town and “Karatsu Castle” in Karatsu City are the castles that make up the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles.

 

 

Karatsu City’s “Kannon Falls” and “Mikaeri Waterfalls” are one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.

“Kannon Falls” is a scenic spot with Kannon-do(Kannon hall).

“Mikaeri Falls” is famous for hydrangeas, and there are suspension bridges and promenades around it.

 

“Ogi Park” in Ogi City is one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.

Saga Prefecture’s Ancient shrines and temples, famous temples and hot springs

“Yutoku Inari Shrine” was built in 1687. The bright vermilion buildings are all lacquered and are also known as “Chinzei Nikko”.

“Ouo Shrine Underwater Torii” has four underwater torii gates lined up in the shallow sea.

“Ureshino Onsen” is famous as one of Japan’s three famous beautiful skin hot springs.

Takeo Onsen, which is a hot spring resort that represents Saga along with Ureshino Onsen, has a history of more than 1000 years.

 

Nanatsugama,(in the northernmost part of Saga Prefecture) is the seven caves of the sea.
Nearby are Yobuko-cho, which is famous for squid, and Cape Hato coast.

 

JAPANESE PAGE(Saga prefecture)

 

(External link)SAGA prefecture official site

(External link)SAGA tourism site (Saga Trip Genius)