Top Things to do in Saga Prefecture
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu
Discover the best top things to do in Saga Prefecture, Japan including Saga Castle Hommaru History Museum, Former Takatori House, The Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Takeo City Library, Karatsu Castle, Hikiyama Exhibition Hall, Takeo Onsen, Ureshino Onsen, Arita Sera, Tosu Premium Outlets.
Restaurants in Saga Prefecture
1. Saga Castle Hommaru History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
This museum building is a faithful reconstruction of the Saga Castle main palace, built by the tenth domain lord Nabeshima Naomasa in 1838. It was rebuilt based on archaeological findings, old photographs, and diagrams from the Edo Period. Only one-third of the original complex has been restored, but it is still the largest scale wooden building restoration project in Japan, and the first restoration of a castle’s main palace. More than 700 tatami mats cover the floor of this museum, and in this vast space, many exhibits introducing Saga in the 19th century can be seen in the form of historical materials, footage and models. You will find that this museum is completely flat; this is because it was originally designed as a flat-structured building on one level in the Edo Period. Now, allow yourself to slip back in time to Saga during the Edo Period. Please enjoy your visit.
Reviewed By 30milenag - Warsaw, Poland
Beautiful and worth seeing place with very nice staff, audio tour in English for free. Must see in Saga.
2. Former Takatori House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
3. The Kyushu Ceramic Museum
4. Takeo City Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By Drewsure - Fukuoka, Japan
Amazing space - cant leave if you love books or coffee or both!!! But if you do leave a short walk down the road and up the hill is a tree that has been standing there for 3000 years waiting for you!!!
5. Karatsu Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 475 reviews
Reviewed By dimitrios110 - Chatham, United States
A visit to this elegant and tranquil castle is a great way to connect to the ancient history of Japan.
6. Hikiyama Exhibition Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By O9634SUmarks - London, United Kingdom
We totally enjoyed our walk around Karatsu, Japan. One of the highlights was walking through the Hikiyama Exhibition Hall where the authentic floats for the annual festival are lovingly housed. These beautiful and intricate floats dating back to the mid 1800s were so detailed and and colorful that we were thrilled to see them even as static displays. In the hall, they present a film loop showing the pageantry of the actual festival giving life to this wonderful annual custom. Well worth it.
7. Takeo Onsen
8. Ureshino Onsen
9. Arita Sera
10. Tosu Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By AqmarolR - Kuching, Malaysia
I overslept on my train from Nagasaki to Saga, so I ended up at a quiet station called Tosu. Since I arrived there, I might as well visit this local place. About 15mins bus ride (210 yen) from Tosu station, I arrived at Tosu Premium Outlets. I don’t normally go shopping while traveling, but the price here is very hard to pass. Try going there on the weekends when they usually have additional discounts. I was lucky, there was a massive sale at Coach, an additional 35% to the already discounted price. It’s tax free too. The crowd is okay, compared to other premium outlets in the big city. A nice break from temples and castles. Recommended to spend half a day here, if you’re into shopping. If you’re going with your wife or girlfriend, keep an eye on her!!
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