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Kusuki no Mori
LeisureNearby: Imari City

Kusuki no Mori

A center offering herbal consultations, tai chi, exercise classes and tea-blending experiences, alongside medicines, cosmetics and medicinal-food ingredients.

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Address〒848-0027 Saga Prefecture Imari City Tachibanacho 3520-6
ClosedRegular holiday: 2nd Wednesday
Public transportThere are beauty and oriental medicine experiences such as making your own healthy tea, a moxibustion chair, and the Reibidou Salon (mugwort steaming, relaxing foot bath, hyperbaric oxygen room, etc.).
By car30 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Kitagata IC / 15 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Higashifusho IC 3 minutes by car from JR Imari Station
ParkingParking lot Location On site Large (number of cars/fees) 3 spaces/free Regular cars (number/fees) 100 spaces/free of charge
Saga Original Ninja Village Hizen Yumekaido
LeisureNearby: Ureshino City

Saga Original Ninja Village Hizen Yumekaido

A ninja-themed park with reconstructed Edo streets, costumes, hands-on activities and shows, plus selected children's training events on weekends and holidays.

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Price¥800–¥1,200
Address716-1 Shimonoko, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0302
ClosedClosed every Tuesday (excluding special periods)
Public transportCar: 5 minutes by car from Ureshino IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 25 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: Take the JR bus bound for Ureshino Onsen from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line, get off at Kokaido-mae, and walk...
By carCar: 5 minutes by car from Ureshino IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 25 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: Take the JR bus bound for Ureshino Onsen from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line, get off at Kokaido-mae, and walk...
ParkingParking available (300 spaces free)

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Mifuneyama Paradise
Opens at 08:00SightseeingTakeo City

Mifuneyama Paradise

A landscaped garden at the foot of Mount Mifune, created for a former local lord's villa.

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Hours08:00〜17:00
Price¥200–¥500
Address4100 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, 843-0022
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes walk from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: Take the JR bus bound for Ureshino from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Get off at the Mifuneyama Rakuen-mae bus stop...
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes walk from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: Take the JR bus bound for Ureshino from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Get off at the Mifuneyama Rakuen-mae bus stop...
ParkingParking available 150 spaces (free)
Takeo Onsen Motoyu
Opens at 06:30SightseeingTakeo City

Takeo Onsen Motoyu

A colorful historic gate leads to public and private hot-spring baths, including a long-standing wooden bathhouse popular with local visitors.

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Hours06:30〜23:45
Price¥250–¥500
Address7425 Takeo, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 843-0022
ClosedClosed: 1 day in mid-December (general cleaning)
Public transport2 large buses, 100 passenger cars
By car10 minutes walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station 15 minutes from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway
ParkingParking lot: 2 large buses, 100 passenger cars
Daishoji Temple (Hydrangea)
SightseeingTakeo City

Daishoji Temple (Hydrangea)

A historic temple known for hydrangeas, old trees and Buddhist cultural treasures, with seasonal flowers and freely accessible grounds.

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PriceFrom ¥200
Address〒849-2204 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Kitagatacho Osaki 6694
Public transportCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway towards Imari (information signboard available) JR: 20 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway towards Imari (information signboard available) JR: 20 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line
ParkingParking available. Parking lot 100 spaces (free)
Konoji Temple (Shakunageji Temple)
SightseeingTakeo City

Konoji Temple (Shakunageji Temple)

A temple known for its Japanese garden and seasonal rhododendrons, which flower in spring.

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PriceFrom ¥500
Address3245 Kitakatacho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 849-2201
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC on National Route 34 towards Saga (information signboard available) JR: 15 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: From Takeo Onsen Station bus stop to Yu…
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC on National Route 34 towards Saga (information signboard available) JR: 15 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: From Takeo Onsen Station bus stop to Yu…
ParkingParking available 50 spaces (free)
Takeo Onsen Station Tourist Information Center/Takeo Travel Bookstore
SightseeingTakeo City

Takeo Onsen Station Tourist Information Center/Takeo Travel Bookstore

A book-and-cafe visitor center introducing regional people, products and experiences through stories and books.

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Address〒843-0024 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Tomioka 294
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transportMay 20th (Wednesday) to June 10th (Wednesday), 2026
ParkingParking lot Large (number of spaces and fees) Located in the station plaza (south exit) Ordinary cars (number of spaces and fees) Paid parking lot around the station
Large camphor tree of Tsukazaki
SightseeingTakeo City

Large camphor tree of Tsukazaki

An ancient camphor tree scarred by lightning but still notable for its massive trunk and roots. View from a distance without entering the hollow or trampling roots.

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Address5563-2 Oaza Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga 843-0022 North side of Cultural Center
Public transportMay 20th (Wednesday) to June 10th (Wednesday), 2026
Chichimachibo Park Ikoino Hiroba Campsite
SightseeingTakeo City

Chichimachibo Park Ikoino Hiroba Campsite

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Address〒849-2305 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Yamauchicho Miyano 1864
Public transport4 minutes by bus from JR Sanmasaka Station Get off at Miyano bus stop, then walk 40 minutes
ParkingNotes [Reservations] Reservations required *Online reservations from 90 days in advance to the day before *Telephone reservations on the day only [Facilities] Coin showers, toilets (men's/women's/multipurpose toilets), kitchen, rest area, play equipment, parking lot...
Takeo Onsen Tower Gate
SightseeingTakeo City

Takeo Onsen Tower Gate

A historic hot-spring area marked by a vermilion gate, with nostalgic public bathhouses and private baths.

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Address〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Takeo 7425
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC JR: 15 minutes walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station (Sasebo Line). Bus: Take the Yutoku bus bound for Tachibanacho/Asahicho from JR Takeo Onsen Station (Sasebo Line). Bus stop…
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC JR: 15 minutes walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station (Sasebo Line). Bus: Take the Yutoku bus bound for Tachibanacho/Asahicho from JR Takeo Onsen Station (Sasebo Line). Bus stop…
ParkingBarrier-free facilities, general parking available
Athletic Resort Melitta Kid's TAKEO
SightseeingTakeo City

Athletic Resort Melitta Kid's TAKEO

An indoor facility where everyone from babies to elementary school students can enjoy themselves to their heart's content without worrying about the weather.

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Address〒843-0001 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Asahicho Amagu 1331
ClosedRegular holidays Irregular holidays
Public transport3 minutes walk from Takahashi Station on the JR Sasebo Line 3 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway
By car3 minutes walk from Takahashi Station on the JR Sasebo Line 3 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway
ParkingParking available (free)
Nakajima Shrine
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Nakajima Shrine

A shrine honoring the deity associated with confectionery, with tachibana citrus trees and a statue of confectioner Taichiro Morinaga in the grounds.

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Address〒848-0027 Saga Prefecture Imari City Tachibanacho 83
Public transportTrain: 15 minutes walk from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Railway Imari Station
ParkingParking: None
Roadside Station Imari “Imari Furusato Village”
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Roadside Station Imari “Imari Furusato Village”

A roadside station with local produce, seafood, souvenirs, takeout food, play areas and an observation room, with seasonal fruit-picking farms nearby.

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Address〒848-0007 Saga Prefecture Imari City Minamihatacho Ideno 2754-9
ClosedRegular holidays: Local produce center: January 1st to January 3rd *Irregular holidays due to facility maintenance and staff training Livestock processing plant: Every Wednesday
Public transportThere are 92 buses (including 2 for the disabled) and 5 large buses.
ParkingParking available: 92 spaces (including 2 spaces for the disabled), 5 large buses
Imari Shrine
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Imari Shrine

A shrine connected with legends about the origins of confectionery in Japan, with tachibana citrus trees and a statue of confectioner Taichiro Morinaga.

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Address〒848-0027 Saga Prefecture Imari City Tachibanacho 83
ParkingBarrier-free facilities, general parking available
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Nabeshima Domain Kiln Bridge
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Nabeshima Domain Kiln Bridge

A pottery village beside a stream, with porcelain-decorated bridges and traditional kilns. Narrow streets make the parking area before the bridge a useful starting point.

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LocationSaga Prefecture Imari City Okawachicho Hei
Public transportTrain: Approximately 20 minutes by taxi from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Railway Imari Station
Tourist farm fruit picking (Minamihata Tourism and Agriculture Promotion Council)
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Tourist farm fruit picking (Minamihata Tourism and Agriculture Promotion Council)

Seasonal fruit-picking farms around the roadside station offer locally grown pears and Kyoho grapes.

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LocationTourist farms around Imari City “Roadside Station Imari Furusato Village” (Ideno, Takase, Omagari, Shigehashi districts, Minamihata-cho, Imari City)
Public transportCar: 40 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 15 minutes by taxi from Imari Station on the JR Chikuhi Line or MR Matsuura Line. Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Karatsu from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Line Imari Station...
By carCar: 40 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 15 minutes by taxi from Imari Station on the JR Chikuhi Line or MR Matsuura Line. Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Karatsu from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Line Imari Station...
Myojo Sakura
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Myojo Sakura

A monumental old cherry tree beside a temple hall, known for pale pink spring blossoms and recognized as a natural monument.

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Address〒849-4284 Saga Prefecture Imari City Higashiyamashirocho Uragawachi 5343
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Imari Bay Horseshoe Crab House
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Imari Bay Horseshoe Crab House

A facility where visitors can observe horseshoe crabs, learn about their ecology and see specimens, with seasonal opportunities to observe spawning.

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Address〒848-0044 Saga Prefecture Imari City Kisucho 5760-17
ClosedClosed on Mondays (the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday), New Year's holidays, Winter: Weekdays from December to March
ParkingParking available
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Meotoshi Tower
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Meotoshi Tower

A wind-chime tower in a historic porcelain-making village, celebrating the traditional technique of assessing ceramics by their sound.

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Location〒848-0026 Saga Prefecture Imari City Okawachicho Hei
Public transportTrain: Approximately 20 minutes by taxi from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Railway Imari Station
Kishikawa Manju Morikami Shoten
Opens at 08:00SightseeingNearby: Taku City

Kishikawa Manju Morikami Shoten

A traditional steamed-bun shop making fermented dough by hand, with several fillings and unfilled varieties.

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Hours08:00〜17:00
Address〒846-0003 Saga Prefecture Taku City Kitatakumachi Takubaru 4529-1
ClosedClosed every Monday
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Oni no Hanayama Ikoinomori Park
Open accessSightseeingNearby: Taku City

Oni no Hanayama Ikoinomori Park

A green mountain park with a summit viewpoint, open recreational spaces and slides, overlooking the town, mountains and Ariake Sea.

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Address〒846-0031 Saga Prefecture Taku City Takumachi 1887-55
ClosedNo regular closing days.
By car30 minutes by private car from Nagasaki Expressway Taku Interchange
ParkingParking location Oninohanayama parking lot Large (number of cars/fees) Not available Regular cars (number of cars/fees) 40 spaces/free
Xixi Park
SightseeingNearby: Taku City

Xixi Park

A landscaped historic park with seasonal blossoms and autumn colors, preserved buildings and museums covering local history, industry and notable people.

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Address〒846-0031 Saga Prefecture Taku City Takumachi 1975-1
ClosedPark open daily. Local museum: closed Mondays, shifting to the next weekday after a Monday holiday. Kan'otei: closed Mondays and Saturday afternoons, with the same Monday-holiday shift.
Public transport3 buses/free of charge Ordinary cars (number/price) 40 spaces/free of charge
By carCar: 15 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Taku I.C. JR: 10 minutes by taxi from JR Karatsu Line Taku Station.
ParkingParking Lot Location Xikei Park Parking Lot Large (number of spaces and fees).
The 2000 year lotus of Shokoji Temple
SightseeingNearby: Taku City

The 2000 year lotus of Shokoji Temple

A historic site with scholars' graves and lotus ponds, where pink and white lotus varieties flower seasonally, especially in the early morning.

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Address1848 Higashinohara, Taku-cho, Taku-shi, Saga 846-0031
Public transportYes (large bus possible)
By carApproximately 15 minutes by car from Taku IC
ParkingParking available (large buses available)
Taku City Tourism Association
SightseeingNearby: Taku City

Taku City Tourism Association

A tourist information and local-products center by the Confucian temple approach, selling regional specialties, learning-related charms and local character goods.

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Address〒846-0031 Saga Prefecture Taku City Takumachi 1837-1
ClosedClosed: 3rd Tuesday of every month, year-end
By carApproximately 15 minutes by car from Taku IC
ParkingParking available: Free (Taku Seibyo large parking lot) Regular cars: 100 spaces
Yutsura Square
Opens at 07:00SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Yutsura Square

A footbath area with tables, movable seating, a children's footbath and hand baths, designed for a relaxed break.

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Hours07:00〜23:00
Address759-1 Shimajuku Otsu, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0301
Admission"Hot spring ticket" is available for 2,200 yen (tax included). One book (contains 16 tickets) has a different number of tickets, from 3 to 8, depending on the bathing facility.
ClosedClosed: May be unavailable on Wednesday mornings due to cleaning.
Public transportAbout 8 minutes walk from Ureshino Bus Center
By carFrom Fukuoka City to Ureshino IC, approximately 1 hour. From Kumamoto to Ureshino IC, approximately 2 hours. From Nagasaki to Ureshino IC, approximately 1 hour. From Nagasaki Expressway Ureshino IC, it is a 5 minute drive into the city. …
ParkingParking: Use Times Siebold-no-Yu (first 90 minutes free)
Ureshino Onsen Public Bath Siebold-no-Yu
Opens at 06:00SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Ureshino Onsen Public Bath Siebold-no-Yu

A retro-style public bathhouse with communal and private baths, a gallery and accessible bathing facilities.

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Hours06:00〜22:00
Address818-2 Shimajuku Otsu, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0301
ClosedClosed on the 3rd Wednesday of every month (in the case of a holiday, the next day)
Public transportApproximately 10 minutes from Ureshino Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway Approximately 7 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station Get off at Ureshino Bus Center and walk 7 minutes
By carApproximately 10 minutes from Ureshino Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway Approximately 7 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station Get off at Ureshino Bus Center and walk 7 minutes
ParkingSiebold-no-Yu parking: 56 car spaces; no large vehicles. First 90 minutes free, then 100 yen per 30 minutes under the rate introduced August 1, 2023. Confirm the complete 24-hour maximum at the source.
Yuyu Hiroba Siebold's footbath
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Yuyu Hiroba Siebold's footbath

A historic rock-style footbath in the center of the hot-spring town, used by visitors and local residents as a resting place.

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Address882-1 Shimajuku Otsu, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0301
ClosedClosed: May be unavailable on Wednesday mornings due to cleaning.
Public transportAbout 5 minutes walk from Ureshino Bus Center
ParkingParking: Use Times Siebold-no-Yu (first 90 minutes free)
Hizen Yoshida ware pottery hall
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Hizen Yoshida ware pottery hall

A traditional pottery district where participating studios offer workshop viewing and sales, including handmade pieces with natural small imperfections.

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Price¥1,100–¥2,860
Address4525-1 Yoshida-cho, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0303
ClosedClosed: Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 1st)
Public transportApproximately 10 minutes by car JR: Take the Yutoku bus bound for Ureshino Onsen (via Yoshida) from Hizen-Kashima Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line, get off at Kamisaraya bus stop, and walk 2 minutes. Approximately 7 minutes by car from JR Ureshino Onsen Station.
By carBy car: 6 km from Nagasaki Expressway Ureshino Interchange via Prefectural Route 41. Approximately 10 minutes by car JR: Take the Yutoku bus bound for Ureshino Onsen (via Yoshida) from Hizen-Kashima Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line and get off at Kamisaraya bus stop…
ParkingParking available 50 spaces (free)
Toyotamahime Shrine
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Toyotamahime Shrine

A shrine associated with prayers for healthy skin, where a white porcelain catfish is enshrined as a traditional divine messenger.

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Address2231-2 Shimajuku Otsu, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi 843-0301
Public transportSaturday, May 30 to Monday, June 8, 2026
Ureshino Onsen
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Ureshino Onsen

A historic hot-spring town with traditional inns, smooth-textured spring water and local hot-spring tofu dishes.

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LocationUreshino City Ureshino Town Area
Public transportCar: 5 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Ureshino Interchange, approximately 5 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station
By carCar: 5 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Ureshino Interchange, approximately 5 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station
ParkingParking lot provided at each inn
Ureshino outdoor field
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Ureshino outdoor field

Tent-sauna and day-camping experiences in a waterfall park near the hot-spring town, suitable for a day visit or before or after a local stay.

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Address163 Shimajuku Hei, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0301 Todoroki no Taki Park (first parking lot side)
ClosedClosed: Monday to Friday (open if it falls on a public holiday), year-end and New Year holidays (December 28th to January 5th)
Public transportSaturday, May 30 to Monday, June 8, 2026
By car3 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Town *There is a children's park separate from this facility on the upstream side of the waterfall. Please come to the first parking lot side to avoid making a mistake.
ParkingAddress: 163 Shimajukuhei, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0301 Todoroki no Taki Park (first parking lot side)
Todoroki Falls/Todoroki Falls Park
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Todoroki Falls/Todoroki Falls Park

A tiered waterfall in a riverside park, with walking spots, seasonal cherry blossoms and nearby outdoor sauna and day-camping facilities.

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Address163-1 Shimajukuhei, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0301
Public transport10 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Ureshino Interchange. 10 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station
ParkingParking available 43 spaces (free)
Roadside station “Ureshino Maruku”/Tourist exchange facility Maruku Eyes
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Roadside station “Ureshino Maruku”/Tourist exchange facility Maruku Eyes

A visitor hub opposite Ureshino-Onsen Station, with information, souvenirs, foot and hand baths, a park, bicycle rental and baggage services.

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Address4766-1 Shimajuku-ko, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0301
ClosedClosed: Roadside Station Ureshino Maruku: None UPLIFT SHIMOJYUKU (MILKBREW COFFEE): 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
Public transportSaturday, May 30 to Monday, June 8, 2026
By car1 minute walk from Ureshino Onsen Station on the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen. Approximately 5 minutes by car from Ureshino IC towards Ureshino City.
ParkingParking available: Free
224shop+saryo
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

224shop+saryo

A ceramics shop presenting playful contemporary designs, including unusual chopstick rests, fragrance objects and tea cups developed with a tea specialist.

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Address909-1 Shimajuku Otsu, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0301
Public transportSaturday, May 30 to Monday, June 8, 2026
Izumi Shikibu Park
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Izumi Shikibu Park

A park associated with local legends about the poet Izumi Shikibu, preserving the setting and stories connected with her childhood.

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Address4003 Gomachidako, Shiota-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 849-1425
Public transportCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: Take the Yutoku bus bound for Takeo Onsen from Hizen-Kashima Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line. 10 minutes walk from Gomachida bus stop
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: Take the Yutoku bus bound for Takeo Onsen from Hizen-Kashima Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line. 10 minutes walk from Gomachida bus stop
ParkingParking available 30 spaces (free)
Ureshino Exchange Center
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Ureshino Exchange Center

A shop and visitor space introducing local products and everyday life in Ureshino, with opportunities to discover regional specialties.

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Address908-1 Shimajuku Otsu, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0301
ClosedClosed every Wednesday
Public transportSaturday, May 30 to Monday, June 8, 2026
ParkingParking Lot Location Siebold-no-Yu Parking Lot Large (Number of cars/Fee) None Regular cars (Number of cars/Fee) 50 spaces *Free for 90 minutes, 100 yen for every 60 minutes after that, up to 500 yen for 24 hours.
Shiotazu
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Shiotazu

A preserved former river port and post town, with white-walled and thatched buildings, storehouses, temples and traditional stonework.

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Address694 Babashimoko, Shioda-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 849-1411
ParkingParking lot Shiotazu townscape parking lot
AccessFrom Kashima, about 10 minutes on Route 498 toward Ureshino City Hall's Shiota office; from Takeo, about 18 minutes on Route 498. From Ureshino, use Route 34 and confirm the complete connecting route at the source.
Ide Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Ide Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

Founded in the first year of the Meiji era, we make sake using traditional methods. All brewers, including the toji, are also tea farmers.

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Address806-1 Shimajukuotsu, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga 843-0301
ClosedClosed on Sunday
Public transportSaturday, May 30 to Monday, June 8, 2026
By car10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Ureshino Onsen Station and Ureshino Interchange
ParkingParking lot None
Tateiwa Observatory
SightseeingNearby: Ureshino City

Tateiwa Observatory

A mountain viewpoint overlooking the hot-spring town and surrounding tea fields, with distant sea and mountain views in clear weather.

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Location843-0302 Oaza Shimonoko, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga Prefecture
Public transportSaturday, May 30 to Monday, June 8, 2026
Imaemon kiln
Opens at 08:00SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Imaemon kiln

A historic kiln continuing the tradition of colored Nabeshima porcelain, with contemporary works using refined decorative techniques.

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Hours08:00〜17:00
Address〒844-0006 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Akaemachi 2-1-15
ClosedClosed: First Sunday, December 30th to January 5th, August 15th to 16th
Public transport25 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
By car25 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
ParkingParking Lot Location Imaemon Kiln Large (number of cars/fee) None Regular cars (number of cars/fee) 5 cars/free
Independence support workshop “Akaeza”
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Independence support workshop “Akaeza”

An incubation studio for emerging ceramic artists, offering opportunities to watch pottery-making, try workshops and purchase artists' work.

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PriceVaries
Address〒844-0006 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Akaemachi 1-2−18
ClosedRegular holidays Irregular holidays
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Hasami-Arita Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway JR: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Kami-Arita Station or Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Hasami-Arita Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway JR: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Kami-Arita Station or Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line
ParkingParking available 2 spaces
black hair mountain
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

black hair mountain

A mountain landscape of rocky peaks, deep forest and rare plants, with hiking routes and viewpoints across the surrounding countryside.

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LocationHirose Sanko, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 849-4151
Public transportCar: 20 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange (Nishikyushu Expressway), 30 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange (Nagasaki Expressway) JR: By taxi from JR Sanmasaka Station (Sasebo Line)...
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange (Nishikyushu Expressway), 30 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange (Nagasaki Expressway) JR: By taxi from JR Sanmasaka Station (Sasebo Line)...
ParkingParking available: 15 spaces at the entrance, 8 spaces at Chichimachibo Park
History and Culture Forest Park
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

History and Culture Forest Park

A former international exposition park with cultural facilities, children's play areas, a fountain square and a monument by Taro Okamoto.

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Address1788 Kurokawa Ko, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 849-4165
Public transportCar: 15 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C., 10 minutes by car from Mikawauchi I.C. JR: Take the Matsuura Railway from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line. 10 minutes walk from MR Kurokawa Station. Taxi from Arita Station...
By carCar: 15 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C., 10 minutes by car from Mikawauchi I.C. JR: Take the Matsuura Railway from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line. 10 minutes walk from MR Kurokawa Station.
ParkingParking available 275 spaces (free)
Tonbai fence
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Tonbai fence

Historic walls made from reused kiln bricks and ceramic tools, lining backstreets that preserve the atmosphere of the pottery town.

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Location〒844-0003 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Kamikohira
Public transportLarge bus: Aritakan (1 car) *Reservation required (charged) Regular car: Arita Ceramic Museum (15 cars) (free)
By car20 minutes walk from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange
ParkingParking Large bus: Aritakan (1 car) *Reservation required (charged) Ordinary car: Arita Ceramic Museum (15 cars) (free)
Izumiyama magnet field
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Izumiyama magnet field

A historic porcelain-stone quarry associated with the origins of Japanese porcelain. Additional normally restricted areas open during the autumn ceramics festival.

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Address〒844-0001 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Izumiyama 1-5
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transport15 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 8 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
By car15 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 8 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
ParkingParking lot Large (number of cars/price) 6 spaces/free Regular cars (number/price) 8 spaces/free
Townscape of Uchiyama district
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Townscape of Uchiyama district

A preserved streetscape combining traditional townhouses, Western-style buildings and pottery showrooms from successive historical periods.

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LocationUchiyama District, Arita Town, Nishimatsuura District
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transportLarge bus: 1 (Arita Hall) *Reservation required Regular cars: 15 (Arita Ceramic Museum) Both free of charge
By car20 minutes walk from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange
ParkingParking: Large bus: 1 (Arita Hall) *Reservation required Regular cars: 15 (Arita Ceramic Museum) Both free of charge
Grand Duke Sunju of Izumiyama Benzaiten
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Grand Duke Sunju of Izumiyama Benzaiten

An ancient ginkgo tree in a shrine's grounds, known for its golden autumn leaves and the nearby remains of a historic checkpoint.

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Address〒844-0001 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Izumiyama 1-14
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami Arita Interchange JR: 10 minutes walk from JR Kami-Arita Station
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami Arita Interchange JR: 10 minutes walk from JR Kami-Arita Station
Ryumon Gorge
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Ryumon Gorge

A gorge with walking routes through the mountain landscape. The campsite is closed for renovation; confirm reopening before planning a stay.

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Location〒849-4151 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Hiroseyama
Public transportMicrobuses: 2 (free) Ordinary cars: 70 (free)
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami Arita IC JR: 15 minutes by taxi from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station
ParkingParking lot Microbus: 2 spaces (free) Ordinary cars: 70 spaces (free)
Mt. Rice Terraces
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Mt. Rice Terraces

Terraced rice fields shaped by generations of hillside farming, forming a scenic landscape in the mountain district.

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Location〒849-4146 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Take
Public transportCar: 30 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami Arita IC JR: 20 minutes by taxi from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station
By carCar: 30 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami Arita IC JR: 20 minutes by taxi from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station
Lee Sam-pyeong monument
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Lee Sam-pyeong monument

A monument honoring the founder of Arita porcelain, with views across the town's kilns and traditional houses.

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Address〒844-0004 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Odaru 2-5−1
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita Interchange JR: Take the Arita Town Community Bus from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line, get off at Futonotsuji bus stop, and walk 20 minutes.
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita Interchange JR: Take the Arita Town Community Bus from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line, get off at Futonotsuji bus stop, and walk 20 minutes.
ParkingParking available: Approximately 20 spaces (Suyama Shrine, free) *About 15 minutes walk up from Suyama Shrine
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Arita Uchiyama
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Arita Uchiyama

A preserved pottery-town district with a mix of Japanese and Western-style buildings, merchant shops, kiln owners' homes and workshops.

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Address2202 Tatebetsu, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 849-4153
By carCar: 8 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Hasami Arita Interchange
ParkingParking available Please use the Arita Ceramic Art Museum parking lot or other parking lots in the town.
Gen'emon kiln
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Gen'emon kiln

A kiln combining traditional Imari patterns with contemporary designs, with an antique porcelain collection and weekday workshop viewing.

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Address2726 Maruohei, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0023
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
By car5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 15 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita IC 15 minutes by car from Mikawauchi IC
ParkingParking location Gen'emon Kiln Large (number of cars/fees) None Regular cars (number/fees) 10 spaces/free
Kaneao
SightseeingNearby: Arita Town

Kaneao

A ceramics select shop offering simple everyday tableware and playful small objects, with a casual design focus.

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Address〒844-0003 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Kamikohira 2-3-3
ClosedDue to irregular business hours, we ask that you contact us in advance if you are traveling.
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Doi family residence
SightseeingNearby: Omachi Town

Doi family residence

A restored historic house on the Nagasaki Highway, combining merchant-house and farmhouse features and preserving traditional regional building techniques.

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Address〒849-2101 Saga Prefecture Kishima District Omachi Town Omachi 1050
Public transportCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata I.C on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 5 minutes by taxi from Omachi Station on the JR Sasebo Line
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata I.C on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 5 minutes by taxi from Omachi Station on the JR Sasebo Line

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AREA GUIDE

Things to Do in Takeo, Saga Today: Events, Movies & Places

Article updated: October 24, 2026

Mifuneyama Rakuen, the Saga Space and Science Museum and Takeo City Library offer very different days out. Choose the place that interests you most and check its own opening and admission information. Seasonal programmes and ordinary facility visits are separate, so confirm what is actually available on your chosen day.

Plan your day in Takeo

Start from where you are staying or arriving, then compare destinations within a realistic travel range. A shorter outing can leave more time for the place itself. If a ticketed activity is the main plan, confirm the admission time first and arrange other stops around it.

Today, tomorrow and local time

Use Now, Today or Tomorrow above to compare the current listings. Dates and times follow Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). Today means the date in Japan, which may differ from the date where you are searching.

Check the individual card for its date, venue, start time and official source. A time marked as unconfirmed is not an all-day opening promise. Conditions, tickets and cancellations can change; confirm the original information before setting out.

Travel, weather and alternatives

Check the route to the actual venue, including the last part on foot and your return connection. For outdoor activities, compare the forecast with local access notices. For boats or organised experiences, confirm the operator's departure point and arrangements rather than relying on the weather panel alone.

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Official information and Japanese version

The live listings use the same underlying event, film and place information as WHERDO's Japanese guide. This English article explains how to plan a visit; the linked organiser or venue remains the source for current booking details, changes and official names.

Read the corresponding Japanese guide to Takeo.