International Balloon Fiesta

• When: Friday, October 30 to Tuesday, November 3
• Where: Kase River

Ancient and Medieval Exchange between Japan and Korea

• When: Friday, September 18 to Wednesday, November 4
• Where: Nagoya Castle History Museum
• Cost: 500 yen

Nabeshima Clan Kilns Festival

• Details: This is a big porcelain sale
• When: November 1 to 5, 8:30 to 17:00
• Where: Ookawachiyama

Botayama Wanpaku Park Free Market

• When: November 7 (Rain date of November 8)
• Where: Botanyama Wanpaku Park, Oomachi

Performance by Saito Camel

• When: November 8, 20:00
• Where: Ryokan Oomuraya, Yu Kemuri Lounge, Ureshino
• Cost: 3000 yen (includes entrance to the onsen)

Kyushu Orure Festival in Saga — Beautiful Skin and Orure

• Details: Hike the course then visit Ureshino Onsen. Includes an onsen coupon, Ureshino soap and a mini bento. Limited to 250 participants.
• When: November 15. Registration from 9:00, hiking from 10:00.
• Where: The meeting point is at Hizen Yoshida Kiln.
• Cost: 1000 yen

Kiyama Grass Skiing

• When: September 1 to November 30 10:00 to 16:00
• Where: Kiyama Grass Ski Park
• Cost: Free entrance, sleds are 300 yen

The Compelling Beauty of Arita Ceramics in the Age of the Great International Exhibition

• When: October 16 to December 6, 9:00 to 17:00, closed Mondays except November 23
• Where: Saga Prefectural Kyushu Ceramic Museum
• Cost: 600 yen

11th Annual Fall Arita Porcelain Festival

• When: November 15 to 23
• Where: Arita

Arita Autumn Porcelain Tour 2015

A tour led by our very own Arita CIR, Manuel! Learn about one of Saga’s most amazing towns, try local food, and paint your own piece of porcelain!

• When: November 21, 9:00 to 17:00
• Where: Shogai Gakushu Center, Arita
• Cost: 1500 yen (Includes participation fee, lunch and transportation within Arita) There is a limit of 20 participants and registration is required. Contact Manuel or the Arita Town Hall.

Some Leaf Viewing Spots in Saga:

Fall Leaves at Abuchi Mebuchi Park

• Where: Abuchi Mebuchi Park
• When: Mid November

Fall Leaves at Seikei Park

• Where: Seikei Park in Taku
• When: Mid November

Fall Leaves at Mifuneyama

• Where: Mifuneyama Park
• When: November 7 to 29, 8:00 to 17:00 and 17:30 to 22:00
• Cost: 600 yen

Fall Leaves at Chimachibou Park

• Where: Chimachibou Park in Takeo
• When: Approximately November 1 to 20

Fall Leaves at Keishuuen Park

• Where: Keishuuen Park, Takeo
• When: Approximately October 31 to December 6
• Cost: 600 yen, 1000 yen for dual entrance to Yoko Art Museum and the Park

Fall Leaves at the Takeo City Cultural Hall Park

• Where: Takeo City Cultural Hall
• When: Approximately October 31 to December 6

Fall Leaves at Daishouji Temple

• Where: Daishouji Temple, Takeo
• When: Approximately October 25 to November 25
• Cost: 200 yen

Fall Leaves at Kasuga Keikoku

• Where: Kasuga Keikoku Gorge, Ureshino
• When: Mid to late November

Fall Leaves at Niiyama Shrine

• Where: Niiyama Shrine, Kanzaki
• When: Mid November to early December

Fall Leaves at Kunenan

• Where: Kunenan, Kanzaki
• When: November 15 to 23
• Cost: 300 yen

Fall Leaves at Daikouzenji Temple

• Where: Daikouzanji Temple, Kiyama
• When: Mid November to early December, 8:30 to sunset
• Cost: 500 yen