Saga Hidden Gems
Cuna de la cerámica japonesa: la porcelana de Arita e Imari se exportó a las cortes europeas desde el siglo XVII. El sashimi de calamar ultrafresco del mercado matutino de Yobuko, el onsen «agua de belleza» de Ureshino y los baños históricos de Takeo completan una parada refinada en Kyushu.
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La cuna de la porcelana japonesa: los hornos de Arita e Imari, un santuario junto al mar y uno de los onsen más antiguos del país.
Clima y mejor temporada
Cálido y húmedo con fuertes lluvias a principios de verano; inviernos suaves. La feria de cerámica de Arita a finales de abril atrae las mayores multitudes.
Gastronomía típica
- Carne de Saga
- Calamar de Yobuko
- Cangrejo de Takezaki
- Té de Ureshino
Lugares emblemáticos
- Hornos de Arita e Imari
- Santuario Yutoku Inari
- Ureshino Onsen
- Yacimiento arqueológico de Yoshinogari
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