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Saga (佐賀) [1] is a small and rustic prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. It is famous for pottery and pre-historic village ruins.

Cities

Ten cities are located in Saga Prefecture:

Towns in each district:

ǂ Scheduled to be dissolved following mergers.

Other destinations

Culture and History

Talk

Travel to Saga (prefecture) - Visa Requirements

Tours and Getting around Saga (prefecture)

Saga (prefecture) tourist attractions and sightseeing

Saga International Balloon Fiesta is held at the beginning of November every year just outside of Saga City along the Kase River. This is a very popular event and attracts competitors from all over the world.

Karatsu Kunchi is held at the beginning of November in Karatsu City. This is Saga's most famous festival and attracts around 1 million visitors every year.

Kashima Gatalympics is held every May in a small town called Hama, near Kashima City. This event involves playing a variety of sports in the mudflats of the Ariake Sea.

Imari Ton-Ten-Ton Festival is held for 3 days every year near the end of October. Located in Imari City, the festival is one of the three great fighting festivals in Japan. In the festival a crashing battle takes place between the two huge portable shrines, the Ara-mikoshi and the Danjiri. The name "Ton-Ten-Ton" represents the sound of drums used in the festival.

Saga (prefecture) city tours

Saga (prefecture) souvenirs and shopping

There is a big outlet store in Tosu that opened in March 2004. It has a lot of shops in which specialize in cheap old goods, things that generally can't be found at a normal store. There are also some cafes and restaurants in there.

Saga (prefecture) Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Saga (prefecture) nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Saga (prefecture) cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Get out

Destinations in Saga (prefecture):

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