Saga City

Saga is the eponymous capital of on the island of . Most travelers seem to pass by on their way to Nagasaki, but the city does have its share of worthwhile sites if you take the time to stop by and explore.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Hizen Provincial Capital and Yodohime Shrine.

Archaeological site
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
The site is an archaeological site consisting of the ruins of the Nara period to early Heian period Provincial Capital of Hizen Province, located in the Yamato neighborhood of the city of Saga, San'yō region of .

Shinto shrine
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is a Shinto shrine.

Rest area
Photo: みんと, Public domain.
is a rest area.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kawakami(-kyo) Ravine.

Locality
Photo: Pekachu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a locality.

Saga City

Latitude
33.3256° or 33° 19′ 32″ north
Longitude
130.2643° or 130° 15′ 52″ east
Population
236,000
Elevation
36 metres (118 feet)
Open location code
8Q5G87G7+6P
Geo­Names ID
1853274
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Satellite Map

Discover Saga City from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Saga City” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “Saga Shi”
  • Japanese: “さがし”
  • Japanese: “佐賀”
  • Japanese: “佐賀市”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Yamatocho Kawakami and Yamatocho Kuchii.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mt. Kinryu and Mount Hiko-dake.

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