Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Saga Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]

13 mai 2025

Saga Prefecture has many quiet and attractive hidden spots with few tourists!

We have carefully selected famous spots where you can enjoy history, nature, and local culture.

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1. Oo Shrine

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A fantastical torii gate floating in the Ariake Sea.

A photo spot whose appearance changes with low and high tide.

- Access
About 10 minutes by car from Hizen Oura Station

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2. Mifuneyama Paradise

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A beautiful garden where you can enjoy seasonal flowers and autumn leaves.

The night illumination is especially fantastic.

- Access
About 10 minutes by car from Takeo Onsen Station

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3. Hamanoura Rice Terraces

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Rice terraces facing the beautiful sea, selected as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan.
The contrast with the sunset is spectacular.

- Access
About 40 minutes by car from Karatsu Station

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4. Genkai Energy Park

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You can enjoy the spectacular seaside views and experience facilities while learning about the mechanism of the power plant.

- Access
About 50 minutes by car from Karatsu Station

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5. Mitsuse Plateau

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A highland area rich in nature, it is a hidden gem where you can enjoy driving and visiting farm shops.

Camping and glamping are popular.

- Access
About 40 minutes by car from Saga Station

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6. Yotohime Shrine

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A prestigious shrine near the ruins of Saga Castle, which is said to be the main shrine of ancient Hizen Province.
The deity enshrined is Yotohime, the mother of Empress Jingu, and is said to bring good fortune in safe childbirth and household safety.

- Access
About 15 minutes by bus or 10 minutes by car from JR Saga Station

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7. Takezaki Castle Ruins Observatory

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An observation spot with a panoramic view of the Ariake Sea and Mount Unzen.
Few tourists, so you can quietly enjoy the spectacular views.

- Access
About 15 minutes by car from Hizen-Oura Station

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8. Tosu Premium Outlets

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One of the largest outlet malls in Kyushu.
A quiet shopping spot a little away from the tourist sites.

- Access
About 15 minutes by bus from Tosu Station

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9. Kashima Sake Brewery Street

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A street lined with historic sake breweries.
You can sample sake and tour the breweries, and enjoy a quiet stroll through the town.

- Access
About 10 minutes on foot from Hizen-Kashima Station

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10. Iroha Island

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A scenic ria coastline with 48 islands of various sizes floating in the calm sea.
From the observation deck, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the islands, which are likened to the "48 letters of the Iroha" (Iroha), and it is also popular as a famous sunset spot.

- Access
About 30 minutes by car from JR Imari Station

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[Summary]

There are many hidden spots in Saga Prefecture where you can quietly enjoy nature, history, and culture away from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots!
If you want to fully experience the local charm, be sure to visit these hidden spots.

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