SAGA CITY
Welcome to Saga Prefecture ( 佐賀県 ) with estimated population of 233,546. This is one of the smallest prefecture in Kyushu Japan. Saga City is the capital of this Prefecture just within the Fukuoka metropolitan area because it’s only an hour ride if you go there by car.
Click the google map to go SAGA PREFECTURE
You can find some historical places in Saga City like shrines & temples, as well as some local food “Saga Beef”.
This amazing city is very famous for the World Hot Air Balloon Festival.
The hot air balloon competition is usually 4 to 6 km away from the goal. The pilots should drop their pink marker towards the center of the target.
You can join this event every year for free at the end of October or beginning of November.
Access: Please check the google map to go SAGA INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL AREA
These are the photos taken at the event on November 3, 2019.
You should try the ALKALINE ONSEN in SAGA.
It’s very effective both for health and beauty with anti-ageing effects.
RECOMMENDED ONSEN PLACE
Yoshinogari Onsen Himikonoyu (吉野ヶ里温泉 卑弥呼乃湯)
Click the google map for the location
Benefits of Hot spring
In Japanese old times, it has been thought that bathing in a hot spring or Onsen cleanses both body and soul. Moreover, this hot spring can help you to rejuvenate your skin, that’s why it can cure different kinds of disease and once you continued bathing all of your aches and pains will be gone. They call it as a magic water.
Business Hours:
10: 00 to 23:00
Entrance Fee:
600 Yen - 13 years old and above
300 Yen - 7 to 12 years old
200 Yen - 3 to 6 years old
Free of charge
2 years old and below
JAPANESE ONSEN ETIQUETTE
- Wash your body and hair thoroughly
- Tie your hair
- Do not put your towel inside the bathtub instead just put it in the locker and pay 10Ұ
- Enter the water once you are clean.
- Wipe the water off your body before you go back into the changing room.
- Don’t take any pictures
I REMEMBER MY FIRST EVER EXPERIENCE OF ONSEN
I Learned that Nudity is Mandatory here.
My first ever onsen experience was really awkward. I didn’t have any idea on what to do. I honestly had a culture shock. That was the most unforgettable moment of mine, but you guys don’t have to be ashamed of being naked inside because in Japanese Culture, this is sacred and everyone won’t laugh at you but full of respect. There are male and female onsens , so you don’t need to worry about it.
THE FOOD HERE IS SO DELICIOUS AND CHEAP!
Click the video to see the hot air balloon festival.
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