Though it is often thought of as merely “a place in-between Saga”, don’t be fooled; there are some surprisingly interesting elements to this small town.

Places of interest

• Mount Hijiri – The highest point in Omachi. Climbing the mountain makes for an excellent day trip and affords wonderful views over the Kishima Plains.
• Omachi Onsen – A natural onsen with excellent outdoor baths and sauna. There’s also a good cafeteria serving up traditional dishes.
• Doi Residence – Former lodging for samurais traveling from Nagasaki to Fukuoka.
• Choshu no Taki – Lovely waterfall tucked into a quiet corner of the town.

Traditions

• Omachi Kunchi – Small harvest festival held in October
• Soukeichi – Small street market festival held in September

Eateries

• Taromen – Omachi’s signature dish, based on the noodles coal miners would slurp up after getting off the job.
• Kazokuan – traditional Japanese dishes
• Kuidouraku – Saga-style tonkatsu ramen
• Sasebo Burger – delicious burgers
• Sunbridge – pizza delivery
• Fukagawa-tei – traditional Japanese dishes