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It sells Shiratama buns, a confection with a good texture similar to "pine pieces", which is indispensable on Halle Day in South Korea. The koyu specialty bun, whose legend remains that Empress Jingong named it. The flour with fine rice from the prefecture is carefully kneaded, and the paste is generously wrapped, and the texture is irresistible. 10 pieces from 756 yen.

A beautiful scenic spot called "Arashiyama of Kyushu". The looks of the four seasons are beautiful, including cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer and colorful autumn leaves in autumn. Every year from mid-March to May, the Kawakami Gorge Spring Festival is held, and about 300 spectacular streamers are blown. In addition, it has become a popular spot, such as the Kawakami Gorge Fireworks Festival, which attracts many people from July to August with about 2500 launch fireworks and hand-cylinder fireworks.

Murakaya's signature Nameka "sagaishiki", a representation of the traditional fabric of Saga, is made from dough (floating island) baked softly with yam, and then used chocolate to sand in Baumkuchen. 1 rod 756 yen. In addition, we have sweets related to Saga, such as "Ogi Yokan" small one, 540 yen per bottle, and "Maruboro", 10 pieces, 756 yen. You can enjoy purchased confectionery in the rest space in the store. There is a service of drinks.

Marbolo, a baked confectionery from Portugal, is a staple of Saga souvenirs. In Kitajima, she mainly uses flour, chicken eggs and sugar, which are produced by Saga specialty, and is plump and baked by her own method. The earthy taste with reduced sweetness does not get tired, 86 yen each. The main store is marked by a sophisticated and fashionable appearance.

Shop where you can buy local sake from all over the country and shochu from all over Kyushu. It features saga's local sake, including "tōkaku" and "kōbō kaku". No matter what the recommendation is, "Nabeshima Sanjūkōjūjūjō Ishi" special pure rice. It is very compatible with cooking, and it is one that does not get tired of drinking. The shopkeeper who goes to the storehouse on his own has a lot of product knowledge.

Selling high-quality glass and Hizen Biro produced by phantom japan blowing. Jappan blowing is a technique that uses a glass friend rod instead of an iron blowing rod, and has fewer steps than normal air blowing. They don't use phosphorus paper (wet newspaper) or metal chopsticks, so they end up with a smoother, high-quality glass. It has been designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property. One bite beer glass 3080 yen ~.

It is adjacent to the Saga Prefectural Museum and presents nearby and contemporary art related to Saga Prefecture. In particular, there are many works by modern Japanese Western painters from Saga Prefecture, such as Saburosuke Okada, Kaneyuki Hyakutake, and Keiichiro Kume. Outside, about 20 works by sculptor Tadao Koga [Koga-tao] are on display. In addition, the atelier of Saburosuke Okada was relocated and opened in 2018, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of the past.

The museum displays historical materials and arts and crafts of the Saga feudal lord, marquis Nabeshima family. The building, which has remained since its opening in 1927, is designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. It hosts exhibitions several times a year, and is open only when it is held (official site required confirmation). During the Hinamatsuri period, traditional chicks of the Nabeshima family will be exhibited at the "Nabeshima Family's Chick Festival", focusing on the old dolls and chick tools from the Meiji era to the early Showa era.

The permanent exhibition will feature a wide range of materials such as nature, archaeology and history of Saga, arts and crafts, and folk. It displays valuable materials unique to Saga, including specimens of living creatures in Saga and items from the Yoshinogari site, as well as things related to the history and culture of Saga, such as Ariake Sea Fishing Tools (National Designated Important Tangible Folk Culture) and Arita ware and Hizen swords.

天保9年(1838)、佐賀藩10代藩主・鍋島直正が再建した佐賀城本丸御殿の遺構を保護しながら復元。本丸御殿の復元としては日本初で45mの畳敷きの廊下や320畳の大広間があり、御座間は佐賀市重要文化財に指定されている。展示コーナーでは「幕末・維新期の佐賀」をテーマに、佐賀城の復元や日本の近代化を先導した佐賀藩の科学技術、佐賀が輩出した偉人について分かりやすく紹介。