2025 Saga Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#Share a travel plan Fukuoka (Fukuoka) Once you go, you will love it because it is very easy to travel and convenient. For this trip, we will use the Northern Kyushu Rail Pass to travel. Day 1: 📍Hakata 📍Nanzoin Temple, go to worship the large reclining Buddha 📍Dazaifu Tentangu Shrine is considered a landmark of Fukuoka. Day 2: 📍Nagasaki 📍Meganebashi Bridge or Spectacles Bridge The oldest stone arch bridge in Japan 📍Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown 📍Suwa Shrine 📍Sofukuji Temple, Chinese-style temple 📍Inasa-yuma Park, go up to see the night view of Nagasaki city, very beautiful, on the Inasayama Observation Deck Day 3: 📍Yufuin, a very cute small city, good atmosphere, famous for hot springs, Kirin Lake, Yunotsubo Yokocho Street, lots of food 📍Beppu Day 4: 📍Beppu Jigoku has 8 ponds: Umi, Shinoge, Tatsumaki, Shiraike, Oniishi Bozu, Oniyama, Kamado and Yama. Each pond has its own beauty. 📍Saga Day 5: 📍Yotoku Inari Shrine is a very large and beautiful shrine. 📍International Balloon Festival 📍Karatsu Kunchi Festival is very uniquely beautiful. Day 6: 📍Hakata - Fukuoka Airport #fukuokatrip #nagasaki #beppu #saga

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Saga𓂃 𓈒𓏸Spots I've actually been to that are free to enter◎ (Purchases of products and food and drink within the facility are separate) 1-3Arita Porcelain Park A theme park unique to the home of Arita porcelain, which has fascinated European royalty and aristocrats since the 17th century and influenced ceramics around the world. Not only does it have a palace, but it also has gardens and is surprisingly large, so I couldn't see everything, so make sure you have plenty of time 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇From the official website 9:00-17:00 ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇From the official website 340-28 Toya Otsu, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 4-6Nanatsukema As we passed through the Nanatsugama Garden, we came across Nanatsugama, a designated national natural monument. It is a scenic spot formed by the erosion of basalt by the waves of the Genkai Sea. The rock faces are lined up in regular columns, creating the same columnar jointing as Tojinbo in Fukui. ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the Karatsu Tourism Association website Yakataishi, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture 7-9 Arita Será / Arita Será 22 Arita ware specialty shops are lined up on a site of about 66,000 square meters. There are also galleries, hotels, and restaurants. 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇 From the official website 10:00-17:00 ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 2351-169 Akasaka Hei, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄#domestictravel #winterTravel #solotravel #girlstrip #trip #Saga #SagaPrefecture #SagaTourism #freespot #photogenicspot

The lighthouse that reminds people of the sentimental atmosphere of Hayao Miyazaki's works...👒 As you walk from the lighthouse to the Kabe Island observatory, the scenery of Howl's Moving Castle comes to mind. 🌿 Karatsu is famous for its fresh squid. After visiting the lighthouse, I recommend going to the Chinese restaurant "Kabeshima" (📍0955-82-5187), where you can enjoy a sea view while eating! ♥️ ✈️ "Hizen Tateshina-zaki Lighthouse" in Japan 📍 Kabeshima Island, Kako-cho, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture 847-0305 This is my recommendation for a must-visit tourist attraction in Japan - Kabeshima Lighthouse!

#JapanTravel When it comes to Japanese desserts, crepes🍦 Cafe Komorebi Sapin located in Saga Prefecture, Japan A cafe that sells crepes😋 There is also a general store, so you can look at various souvenirs There is also a creme brulee crepe that is only sold at Komorebi Sapin, so try it!! 🍦Komorebi Sapin komorebi -木漏れ日- SAPIN 📍Otsu-1457 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku, Ureshino, Saga 843-0301 Japan

#JapanTravel Arita Porcelain Park with a European feel in Japan🕊️ There's a place like this in Japan too They say it's a really beautiful place with cherry blossoms in spring I went in the fall, but it was such a beautiful place☺️ It's free admission and there aren't many people, so you can enjoy it in peace 🤍Arita Porcelain Park 📍Otsu-340-28 Toya, Arita, Nishimatsuura District, Saga 844-0014 Japan +81 955-41-0030 ⏰Every day 09:00 ~ 17:00 🎟️Free admission

Imari Arita Pottery Traditional Industry Hall There are free exhibitions, and you can even try your hand at making pottery. Located at the entrance to Okawauchiyama, the village of secret kilns, this is a facility where you can learn about Imari ware. There is also a parking lot and toilets, so it's a good idea to park your car here and stroll around the kilns. 221-2 Okawauchicho Hei, Imari City, Saga Prefecture #Autumn trip #Accommodation report #Tourism

Saga Balloon Fiesta for the first time in 3 years🎈👏 It looks amazing against the blue sky. The hot air balloons reflected on the river are also amazing (ღ*ˇ ˇ*)｡o♡ᔆᵘᵗᵉᵏⁱ♡ Balloon competition from November 1st (Tue) to November 7th (Mon), 2022 = November 2nd (Wed) to November 6th (Sun), 5 days Location Kasegawa riverbed (Saga International Balloon Fiesta venue) It seems that it will be broadcast live on the Internet. #Autumn trip #Hot air balloon #Moving #Breathtaking view

📍Yoshinogari Ruins It's always in textbooks and is famous, so I went. The largest ruins from the Yayoi period. It's so big that you can't see everything in one day. The guide was very easy to understand and kindly explained supplementary rules that weren't in the textbooks!! I learned a lot and felt a sense of romance😊 #retrotownscape I'd like to visit again😆🎵🎵

Yutoku Inari Shrine in Saga Prefecture It has a history of over 300 years, and the main hall stands on a red wooden base, making it a striking sight. You can actually go up to the main hall not only by stairs, but also by elevator. There is a fee for the elevator, but it saves time and allows you to visit the shrine in a barrier-free manner, which is very much appreciated. #shrine

It's so big that you can't see everything in one day. The guides are very easy to understand. There were people who kindly and carefully explained supplementary rules that were not in the textbooks. I learned a lot. It is the best facility of its kind in terms of the number and quality of restored buildings. The view from the tower of the southern castle is also great. In the experience corner, you can experience various things from the Yayoi period. It was more fun than I expected for my first visit. It's a park, so it's spacious and has a large lawn, so the whole family can enjoy it. You can ride the bus in the park for free. #JapanGenkiProject2021 #SummerShortTrip #SummerResortYouWantToKeepItSecret #BreathtakingView

Yoshinogari Ruins, Saga Prefecture The Yoshinogari Ruins seem like something from an elementary school textbook I'm sure many people know the name, but not many have been there. I was surprised to find that it was larger inside than I expected. There is a bus that runs on the premises, so if you have trouble walking, I recommend making good use of it. I went when the red buckwheat flowers were in bloom, and the whole place was covered in red buckwheat flowers, which was very beautiful. #famousflowers #summertrip #JapanGenkiProject2021

[Saga Prefecture: Saga City] It's a little far from Saga Station, but Hungry Bowl is near Saga University 💥 It has a wide variety of rice bowls and a spacious second floor seating area, so it's a popular restaurant with students 😌 This time I ordered the pork karaage bowl 🐷 You can choose the amount of rice, so you can enjoy it from small to extra large for the same price 🍚 I didn't order it this time, but I'm curious about the luxurious 2929 bowl with three types of meat, so I'll try it next time I visit 😊 Drinks are free during lunch time, so you can also drink coffee ◎ #gourmet #saga #cafe #summertrip #gourmettrip

Balloon Festival held in Saga Prefecture 🎈 Various balloon competitions are held, and balloon athletes from all over the world gather in Saga Prefecture. There are so many balloons flying, it's a spectacular sight. Even the slightest wind can prevent them from flying, so there were several days when we went to watch and they didn't fly, but that makes it all the more exciting when we do see them. #SupportTourism #BreathtakingView

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#AbsolutelyFreeTrip The Saga Prefectural Space Science Museum "Yumeginga" in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture is an experiential museum with themes of space, earth, life, and science. There are plenty of exhibits that can be enjoyed by children and adults, such as a planetarium, an experiment corner, and a model spaceship! It's a spot that makes you feel like you're on a space trip 🌌🧪 When I actually visited, I was moved by the starry sky in the planetarium and couldn't help but sigh at the vastness of the universe... There are many exhibits that you can learn by touching, so science felt much closer to me. It's romantic to look at the starry sky with your partner, and it's intellectual and fun to travel alone and carefully face the mysteries of the universe ✨ "There's still so much we don't know about the universe" - a trip that tickles your curiosity. It's an indoor facility that can be enjoyed even on rainy days, so it's easy to plan your trip! [Access] About 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takeo Onsen Station By car, about 15 minutes from Takeo Kitakata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway. Free parking available 🅿️ Saga Prefectural Space Science Museum #Yumeginga #Planetarium #Saga Tourism #Domestic Travel #Couple Travel #Solo Travel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip The Genkai Underwater Observation Tower in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, is a rare underwater observation tower in Japan. After crossing the bridge from the coast and entering the tower, you descend the spiral staircase and a 360-degree underwater panorama spreads out before you! It's a mysterious space where you can observe the natural ocean through glass. When you actually visit, you can't help but smile at the fish swimming in front of you 🐟✨. Surrounded by the sound of the waves, you feel as if you are walking in the ocean. It's romantic to quietly watch the underwater world with your partner, and it's also luxurious to spend time staring at the fish on a solo trip. On a sunny day, the view of the ocean from the observation tower is amazing! "The ocean is so quiet and beautiful"---A special sea trip that will make you realize this. It's also a popular spot for families with children! [Access] About 30 minutes by car from JR Karatsu Station If using public transport, take the Showa bus and get off at "Hado Misaki", then walk for about 10 minutes Parking available🅿️ Genkai Underwater Observatory Tower #Underwater Walk #Relaxing Spot #Saga Tourism #Domestic Travel #Couple Travel #Solo Travel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip The "Ouo Shrine Underwater Torii" in Tara Town, Saga Prefecture is a fantastical spot that changes its appearance depending on the low and high tides of the Ariake Sea. The three torii gates standing in the sea appear to float on the sea at high tide, and at low tide you can walk up to them, which is a mysterious experience. It feels like you've wandered into a world of mythology✨ When you actually visit, you'll feel like your mind is calming down as you gaze at the torii gates while surrounded by the sea breeze and the sound of the waves. At dusk, the sky and sea turn orange, and the silhouette of the torii gates emerges, creating a truly magnificent sight📷. It's great for spending a romantic time with your partner, and it's also recommended to immerse yourself in the mysterious scenery on a solo trip. "The scenery woven by nature and faith is so beautiful" - the underwater torii gates of Ouo Shrine will make you feel this way. It's a place where you'll want to take a special photo during your trip to Saga. [Access] About 20 minutes on foot from JR Hizen Oura Station By car, about 1 hour from Takeo Kitakata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway. Parking available 🅿️ Ouo Shrine #Undersea Torii #Mysterious spot #Saga sightseeing #Domestic travel #Couple trip #Solo travel

Located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, "Mifuneyama Rakuen" is a vast garden sprawling at the foot of Mount Mifuneyama. It is a breathtaking spot where you can enjoy the beauty of all four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, illuminated displays in summer, autumn foliage, and snowy landscapes in winter. Particularly popular are the autumn leaves and the enchanting light displays created in collaboration with "teamLab" during summer, which attract visitors from all over Japan✨. When you visit, you'll find yourself captivated by the fusion of nature and art, feeling a sense of healing just by walking through the space. The autumn leaves reflected on the pond and the nighttime illuminations make you feel as if you're in a dream, and you won't be able to stop taking photos📷. It's a wonderful place to spend a romantic time as a couple or to enjoy a quiet, luxurious moment with nature on a solo trip. "Nature can move you this much"—that's the kind of feeling Mifuneyama Rakuen inspires. It's a place where you can spend a truly special time during your Saga journey. 【Access】 Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takeo Onsen Station. If traveling by car, about 15 minutes from the Nagasaki Expressway "Takeo Kitagata IC." Parking available🅿️

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip The Yoshinogari Ruins in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, is one of the largest moated settlements from the Yayoi period in Japan. The vast site is dotted with restored pit dwellings, watchtowers, and shrines, making it feel as if you have traveled back in time to ancient times. It is perfect for history buffs as well as those who want to relax in nature. When I actually visited, I felt my mind freed by the spacious space, and it was a lot of fun to walk around while imagining the lives of ancient people. The exhibition hall provides detailed information on excavated items and life at that time, so it is also attractive that you can enjoy traveling while learning. It is wonderful to take a historical stroll with your partner, and it is also recommended to take a leisurely look around on a solo trip. A place where you can feel that "history is so close to you". It is a spot that tickles your intellectual curiosity during your trip to Saga! [Access] About 15 minutes on foot from JR Yoshinogari Park Station By car, it is about 10 minutes from Higashi-Sefuri IC on the Nagasaki Expressway. Large parking lot available 🅿️ Yoshinogari ruins #Yayoi period #historical romance #Saga sightseeing #domestic travel #couple travel #solo travel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip "Yutoku Inari Shrine" in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture is known as one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan, and is a power spot that is said to bring various benefits such as prosperity in business, safety in the home, and traffic safety. The gorgeous vermilion-painted shrine is built on the slope of a mountain, and boasts a beauty similar to that of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto. When you actually visit, the scenery changes with each step you climb, and the view from the top is truly spectacular! Many people say that their wishes came true after praying, and some even come to pray for winning the lottery 🎯💰. It's great for couples to visit with a wish, and it's also perfect for a quiet time to calm your mind on a solo trip. "Traveling with a wish is somehow special" is what you can feel at Yutoku Inari Shrine. It's sure to be a memorable place on your trip to Saga! [Access] Take the Yutoku bus from JR Hizen Kashima Station for about 10 minutes and get off at "Yutoku Jinja-mae" By car, it's about 40 minutes from the Nagasaki Expressway "Takeo Kitakata IC". Free parking available 🅿️ Yutoku Inari Shrine #power spot #shrine where wishes come true #Saga sightseeing #domestic travel #couple travel #solo travel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip "Takeo Onsen" in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture is a famous hot spring with a history of over 1,300 years. Known as a hot spring for beautiful skin, the soft and gentle spring water is very popular with women. The vermilion-painted tower gate is the landmark, and it is a beautiful retro hot spring town designated as an important cultural property of the country. In addition to the hot spring, there are plenty of attractions in the surrounding area, such as Takeo Library and Mifuneyama Rakuen 📚🌸 When you actually visit, the moment you soak in the hot spring, you will realize, "This is the hot spring for beautiful skin...!" Your skin will become smooth and your mind and body will be warm. At night, the illuminated tower gate is fantastic and makes a great photo 📷✨. It's great to relax in the hot spring with your partner, and it's also a luxurious time to relax and heal quietly on a solo trip. A place where you can think, "Hot springs can relax your mind." It's a healing spot that you should definitely stop by at to end your trip to Saga! [Access] About 10 minutes walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station By car, about 10 minutes from the Nagasaki Expressway "Takeo Kitakata IC". Parking available 🅿️ Takeo Onsen #beautiful skin bath #retro hot spring town #Saga tourism #domestic travel #couple travel #solo travel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip "Ureshino Onsen" in Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture is famous as one of the three best hot springs in Japan for its skin-beautifying properties. The spring water is a sodium bicarbonate spring, and is known for making your skin melt and smooth when you soak in the water. The hot spring town is full of healing and gourmet food, such as foot baths and hot spring tofu, making it perfect for girls' trips and couples' trips! When I actually visited, I was surprised by the softness of the water, and I can't forget the feeling of my skin being moisturized. Walking through the hot spring town, I was relaxed by the retro atmosphere and the warmth of the local people, and I was also soothed by the gentle taste of the hot spring tofu 🫶🧈. It's great for a leisurely hot spring tour with your partner, and it's also perfect for taking time to pamper yourself on a solo trip. "A trip that takes care of yourself is so comfortable" is what you'll feel at Ureshino Onsen. Be sure to add it to the highlights of your Saga trip! [Access] About 10 minutes walk from JR Ureshino Onsen Station By car, about 5 minutes from the Nagasaki Expressway "Ureshino IC". Parking available 🅿️ Ureshino Onsen #beautifulskinbath #onsentofu #sagatourism #domestictravel #coupletravel #solotravel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip The Saga International Balloon Fiesta, held every autumn in Saga City, is one of the largest hot air balloon events in Asia. More than 100 balloons from all over the world gather, and the sight of them all rising into the morning sky is truly spectacular! A dreamlike time unfolds, interwoven with the sky, wind, and colors 🌅🎨 When you actually visit, you'll be moved to the moment the balloons float up in the cold early morning air, and get goosebumps... It's an event that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, and it's great for a romantic morning with your partner, and it's also a great experience to look up at the sky while taking photos on a solo trip 📸✨. At night, there is also a balloon illusion, and you can enjoy a fantastic light show. "I never knew that just looking up at the sky could move me so much" -- this is an annual sky festival where you can experience such emotions! [Access] About 20 minutes by special shuttle bus from JR Saga Station (only operates during the event period) If you are coming by car, there is a temporary parking lot (public transportation is recommended as it will be crowded) 🚌 Saga Balloon Fiesta #hot air balloon #sky festival #Saga sightseeing #domestic travel #couple travel #solo travel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Located in the center of Saga City, the Saga Castle Honmaru History Museum is a valuable spot where you can learn about the history of the Saga domain from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period. Inside the restored Honmaru Palace, the achievements of Saga domain samurai, including Lord Nabeshima Naomasa, and efforts towards modernization are carefully exhibited. Admission is free, so you can immerse yourself in history. ✨ When you actually visit, the museum has a quiet and calm atmosphere with the scent of wood. There are plenty of exhibition panels and video materials, and there are many ideas that you can enjoy even if you are not familiar with history. It is wonderful to share intellectual time with your partner, and it is also recommended to travel alone and feel the atmosphere of the end of the Edo period. 📚. The staff's explanations were also thorough, and it was a learning trip. A place where you can feel that "history is so interesting and deep." Please experience a trip to touch the source of Saga's knowledge! [Access] About 20 minutes walk from JR Saga Station, or about 10 minutes by bus, get off at "Saga Castle Ruins" By car, about 20 minutes from "Saga Yamato IC" on the Nagasaki Expressway. Free parking available 🅿️ Saga Castle Honmaru History Museum #History of the end of the Edo period #Saga Domain #Saga Tourism #Domestic travel #Couple travel #Solo travel

Located in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, the "Arita Porcelain Park" is a theme park where you can fully enjoy the charm of Arita porcelain. The park features an impressive building modeled after Germany's Zwinger Palace, giving you the feeling of being in Europe. Inside, you can enjoy exhibitions, hands-on experiences, and shopping related to Arita porcelain✨. When you visit, you'll be amazed by the delicate beauty of the pottery and captivated by the craftsmanship of the artisans. The painting experience allows you to create your own unique piece, making it a perfect souvenir of your trip🎨. It's a wonderful place to spend artistic moments as a couple or to delve deeply into the world of pottery on a solo journey. "Who knew a single piece of pottery could hold so many stories?"—this is the kind of realization you'll have during your visit. It's a welcoming and enjoyable spot not only for pottery enthusiasts but also for first-timers! 【Access】 Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Arita Station. If driving, it's about 5 minutes from the "Hasami Arita IC" on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway. Free parking available🅿️

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip The Arita Pottery Fair, held every year during Golden Week in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, is one of the largest pottery fairs in Japan. More than 400 stores line the streets stretching for about 4km, and it's a chance to get your hands on masterpieces such as Arita ware and Imari ware at amazing prices! The excitement of searching for bargains and the opportunity to enjoy conversations with the craftsmen are also attractive✨ When I actually visited, I was captivated by the beauty of the pottery, and before I knew it, my hands were full of souvenirs. The joy of finding your favorite pottery is the true joy of traveling🎁. It's fun to choose matching pottery as a couple, and it's also great to enjoy meeting pottery on a solo trip. "One pottery can enrich your dining table" - a trip with such realizations. The Arita Pottery Fair is an annual festival where you can fully experience the charm of pottery! [Access] A short walk from JR Arita Station (special trains and shuttle buses also operate during the pottery fair) By car, it is about 10 minutes from Hasami-Arita IC on the Nishi Kyushu Expressway. Temporary parking available 🅿️ Arita pottery fair #Arita ware #Encounter with pottery #Saga sightseeing #Domestic travel #Couple trip #Solo trip

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip The Imari Nabeshima Pottery Hall in Imari City, Saga Prefecture, is a facility where you can learn about the history and techniques of Nabeshima ware, which have been around since the Edo period. Nabeshima ware is a prestigious porcelain that was once presented to the shogun family and feudal lords, and is characterized by its delicate painting and elegant design. In addition to the exhibitions, you can also experience painting at the hall, which allows you to experience the depth of pottery. When you actually visit, you will be captivated by the beautiful pottery lined up in the quiet space, and will be moved by the craftsman's technique and aesthetic sense. In the painting experience, you can experience the fun and difficulty of painting a pattern with your own hands, and you will be able to create a precious piece as a memory of your trip 🖌️✨. It's wonderful to create a piece together as a couple, and it's also recommended to immerse yourself in the world of pottery on a solo trip. "A journey to touch the feelings put into the pottery" -- a place with such quiet impressions. This hall will warmly welcome not only pottery lovers, but also first-time visitors. [Access] About 15 minutes on foot from JR Imari Station By car, about 10 minutes from the Imari Higashi IC on the Nishi Kyushu Expressway. Parking available 🅿️ Imari Nabeshima Pottery Hall #Nabeshima Pottery #Pottery Experience #Saga Tourism #Domestic Travel #Couple Travel #Solo Travel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Taku Seibyo in Taku City, Saga Prefecture is known as the oldest Confucius temple in Japan, and is a historical building built by the Taku family in the Edo period to promote Confucianism. It features beautiful Chinese-style architecture, with a vermilion-painted gate and stone-paved approach to the temple, which is surrounded by a quiet atmosphere. As a place to worship Confucius, the god of learning, it is the perfect spot for an intellectual journey✨ When I actually visited, I felt a dignified atmosphere in the silence, and my mind naturally calmed. The building is carefully designed down to the smallest details, and I was impressed by the fusion of history and beauty. It is great for couples to share intellectual time together, and it is also perfect for solo travelers to spend time facing yourself🧘♀️📖 "It would be nice to travel to a quiet place to clear your mind"--Taku Seibyo is a place where you can feel that way. Please experience a deep journey that touches on the history and culture of Saga. [Access] About 15 minutes on foot from JR Taku Station By car, it is about 10 minutes from Taku IC on the Nagasaki Expressway. Parking available🅿️ Taku Seibyo #Confucius Temple #learning trip #Saga sightseeing #domestic travel #couple trip #solo trip