Circle Time!!!

• Details: Everyone’s favorite bi-monthly Saga event! Join us for reading, singing, playing games and crafting with local children! Volunteers are asked to come about 30 minutes early to help with set-up if possible.
• When: March 13, 13:00 to 14:00 (a week earlier than usual to avoid the three-day weekend!)
• Where: Saga International Plaza, Shoko Building, Saga City
• Volunteers Facebook page

Arita Hinamatsuri Tour

• Details: Led by the Arita CIR, sign-up required by March 4! (Further details are on the facebook page.)
• When: march 12, 10:00 to 16:30
• Where: Arita
• Cost: 1500 yen (plus shipping for any porcelain made)

Hizen Sword and Miyada Style Armor Exhibition

• When: February 5 to March 13, 9:30 to 18:00, closed Mondays
• Where: The Saga Prefectural Museum

Spring-Themed Art Exhibit

• When: February 19 to March 27, 9:30 to 18:00 (Closed Mondays or the day following a Monday holiday)
• Where: Saga Prefectural Art Museum, Exhibit Room 2

Antiques Market

• When: March 4 to 6, 10:00 to 17:00
• Where: Matsubara Shrine in downtown Saga City

Kiyama Grass Skiing

• When: Weekends and holidays from March 1 to May 31, 10:00 to 16:00
• Where: Kiyama Grass Ski Area
• Cost: 300 yen for sled rentals

Onsen Jazz Night

• When: March 2, 20:00 to 21:30
• Where: Oomuraya, Ureshino
• Cost: 3500 yen plus one drink

Hinamatsuri Boat Ceremony

• When: March 3, 15:00
• Where: Saga Shrine

Sai from Bonobos Solo Tour

• When: March 11, gates open at 19:00, show starts at 20:00
• Where: Ciema in Saga City
• Cost: 3500 yen in advance, 4000 at the door, drinks are not included
• Website

Animation featuring Arita and Takeo

• Details: Showing of two 10-minute cartoons, one taking place in Arita, the other in Takeo, and featuring a talk by the director. Registration in advance required. Space for first 60 registrants.
• When: March 12, 13:30 to 15:00
• Where: The Saga Prefecture Space and Science Museum in Takeo
• Cost: 3500 yen in advance, 4000 at the door, drinks are not included
• Website

Girls Healthy Mountain Climbing at Kawarakeyama

• When: March 13, 9:15 to 15:30
• Where: Start from Hatten Shrine
• Cost: 300 yen (insurance and a bento)
• Other Info: Participants are asked to their own bring water, snacks, back pack and gear, etc. It will finish at an onsen, so participants should also bring a change of clothes.
• Website

The Story of Nagahime, the Nabeshima Clan and the Fukozu-Matsudaira Clan

• When: February 5 to March 21, 9:30 to 18:00
• Where: The Saga Castle History Museum

Nabeshima Hinamatsuri Display

• When: February 11 to March 31, 10:00 to 17:00
• Where: Chokokan
• Cost: 300 yen

Ume at Kagami Jinja

• When: From approximately January 16 to March 20, 9:00 to 17:00
• Where: Kagami Shrine, Karatsu

Yuutoku Spring Festival

• Details: A retro car show the first day, Harley Davidson show, Yuutoku Inari bentos on sale, and local sake under the cherry blossoms
• When: March 26 and 27, 10:00 to 17:00
• Where: Yuutoku Inari Shrine

Sake Festival in Kashima

• When: March 26 and 27, 10:00 to 17:00
• Where: Various places in Kashima
• Other info: There will be a free bus connecting the different locations
• Website

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