ITINERARIES SAGA & FUKUOKA By JNTO on 6 October2020

A kimono rental shop that will help you enjoy all the more your walk around the town. Choose your favorite among 100 different kimono and the staff will dress you up and prepare you perfectly for a stylish stroll.

Go out of the shop and walk down the retro-style street. The Saga City Cultural Museum was built in the 19th century. Visiting it while wearing a kimono will make you think you’ve traveled back in time!

An old house superbly renovated and turned into a beautiful café. Try a lunch made of delicious local ingredients and served in beautiful tableware created by local craftsmen.

Yanagawa is renowned for its canals, which are best enjoyed in wooden gondola-like boats called "donko." Hitch a ride and spend a leisurely hour enjoying the scenery along with the boatman’s song!

A splendid 18th century mansion with an enormous garden. Certainly a sight to see and a popular tourist spot that has been designated a National Site of Scenic Beauty.

An "ashi-yu (footbath)" accommodating 70 people that not only takes care of your fatigue and allows you to socialize with the locals, but also caters to your cultural curiosity. Its decoration offers information and stories about literary persons related to Yanagawa.

Not only tonkotsu ramen in Hakata! These soft, thick udon noodles, a perfect match with the sauce prepared with a secret recipe, are a must-try when you are in Hakata. Add a side order of a rice bowl dish for a filling and satisfying meal!