Kito

Kito District, the southwestern corner of Saga Prefecture, has wide open plains surrounded by hills and mountains. It borders the Ariake Sea, famous for nori and fresh oysters. Takeo, in the center, is known for its hot springs. Kashima is home to one of the most important Shinto shrines in the country, Yutoku Inari. Arita, with its winding streets and charming architecture, is the birthplace of Japanese porcelain.

While Kito District is a quite rural area of an already rural prefecture, its natural beauty, history, and warm people make it a fantastic place to live and explore.

The annual light show at Mifuneyama gardens, held at the end of August.

Beautiful mountains and famous hot springs, tea and pottery – when it comes to exploring, Kito District has a diverse range of attractions. But the one factor that makes Kito stand out is its history; specifically the origins of Japanese pottery. Ask a Japanese person to name one thing about Saga and the response will likely be “Yakimono“.

For more information on what Kito district has to offer, click on a city name below or ask a Kito JET!