Flying above Rice Terraces Tristan Scholze Aerial video of mountainside rice terraces in rural Saga Prefecture, lined with red spider lilies just before the fall harvest.
Culture Miniature Life Exhibition: Saga 2020-2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition taking place at the Saga Prefectural Art Museum looks at works from Kumamoto-born Tatsuya Tanaka, a phot...
Udono Sekibutsu Bradford Pomeroy Craving some adventure? Interested in obscure locations? Discover ancient Buddhist rock carvings in Ōchi, Karatsu CIty, Saga...
Kunenan Villa and Garden Mandy Bartok Saga's best fall foliage is at the limited entry garden of Kunenan.
The Grounds of Kunenan Mandy Bartok Kunenan's notorious entry policy just means you can enjoy the beauty of Saga prefecture while you wait.
Culture Daikozen Temple Mandy Bartok Mountaintop temple Daikozen-ji rewards visitors with one of Saga prefectures best autumn foliage.
Mountain Gardens of Daikozen Temple Mandy Bartok Daikozen-ji, a 1300-year-old temple in Saga, is a favorite of Buddhist pilgrims. The mountainside garden draws even greater c...
Mt. Mifune Autumn Light-up Tristan Scholze The gardens of Mt. Mifune Raku-en are lit up every autumn as the maples show their gorgeous colors under the rock face and su...
Kiyomizu Bamboo Light Festival Bradford Pomeroy Each November, Kiyomizu Waterfall in Ogi City is lit up by thousands of bamboo lanterns transforming nights here into an othe...
Saga's Early April Flowers Tristan Scholze Saga's Early April Flowers include nanohana (rape blossoms) and shibazakura (moss phlox). They light up village street corner...
A Walk to the Tsuzura Castle Ruins Tristan Scholze A walk to the Tsuzura Castle Ruins in spring takes you past wheat fields, flowers, and small wildlife
Azaleas at Daikozen Temple Mandy Bartok Over 50,000 azaleas bloom in late April and early May at Saga's Daikozen Temple.
Culture Carp Streamers in Rural Saga Mandy Bartok See carp streamers from below on a riverboat "cruise" in rural Saga.
Accommodation Yamanaka Campground in Mitsuse Tristan Scholze Yamanaka Campground in the village of Mitsuse, Saga, lies at the base of the hikable Mt. Kana and near some excellent cafes.
Yamanaka Campground in Macro Tristan Scholze Yamanaka Campground in Mitsuse, Saga, lies at the foot of Mt. Kana. Macro views of nature in spring you'll see while camping ...
