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Karatsu Burger (Oteguchi)
This food stall sells handmade burgers, a local specialty of Karatsu City. Well known for their homemade demi-glace sauce, Karatsu Burger prepares each burger w
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Niji No Matsubara
This 360-year-old pine forest in Karatsu was originally planted by Terazawa Hirotaka, a feudal lord of the early Edo period (1603-1868). The forest was meant to
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Tozan Jinja Shrine
Tozan Jinja, also called Sueyama Jinja, is a shrine dedicated to the porcelain manufacturers and merchants of Arita. This is a unique spot as the entrance gate,
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Takeo Onsen (Hot Spring)
Six different types of onsen or hot springs are on offer at this hot springs district located in the historic city of Takeo. Three of the onsen -- Motoyu, Horai
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Genkai Quasi-National Park Nanatsugama
A basalt coast eroded by strong winds and tidal waves of the Genkai Sea, Genkai Quasi-National Park Nanatsugama features seven caves, otherwise known as the Nan
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Yobuko Morning Market
This market, open from 7:30 to 12:00 daily, is one of Japan's three largest morning markets. Fresh vegetables, fruit and many kinds of seafood (because of the m
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Hizen-Hamashuku
A former post station or "post town", a resting spot where travelers could rest while journeying around the nation, Hizen-Hamashuku has been designated as an im
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Yutoku Inari Jinja Shrine
Located in the city of Kashima, Saga Prefecture, the Yutoku Inari Jinja Shrine was built in 1687 to enshrine the guardian deity of plentiful harvests, prosperit
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Nabeshima Domain Kiln Park
Nabeshima Domain Kiln Park is dedicated to the history and culture of Imari porcelain.
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Okawachiyama
Okawachiyama, located in Imari, is an area which used to house many kilns and porcelain factories.
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Mifuneyama Rakuen
Mifuneyama Rakuen is a large Japanese garden with autumn leaves in the fall as well as rhododendron and cherry blossoms in the spring. The garden is often open
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Tombai Wall Back Alley
Tombai Walls are made from firebrick scraps and pottery pieces, which were dumped in large quantities in neighboring porcelain factories.
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Arita Porcelain Museum
This museum is dedicated to displaying the unique ceramics and pottery of Arita (Saga.)
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Yoshinogari Historical Park
Yoshinogari Ruins is a site that preserves archiological findings that were created about 2400 years ago. Inside the park people can experience historical manuf
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Ninja Village Hizen Yumekaido
The Ninja Village is a recreation of the Nagasaki Kaido from the Edo Period, includes a Ninja Show, and Daidogei (street performances)- has sign boards in Engli
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Yokan Bean Jelly Museum
Preserved brick building built in 1941 registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan in 1997. The first floor is a rest area and the second floor is an ex
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Terraced Rice Fields of Hamanoura
In 1999, the rice terrace fields located at Hamanoura were selected as one of the Top 100 Terraced Paddy Fields in Japan. Facing the Genkai Sea, these fields be
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Old Takatori's Mansion
This is the preserved mansion of Koreyoshi Takatori, who was the owner of Kishima coal mine and other businesses. There are two large buildings on the site with