What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
Saga Prefecture is located in the northwest part of Kyushu island between Nagasaki and Fukuoka. There is a lot of natural beauty in this part of Japan, and there are 6 parks and 1 quasi-national park in this prefecture. The most popular sightseeing areas are "Nijino Matsubara" and Genkai National Park whose Nanatsugama rocks are well-known. There are many hot spring places in Saga such as Ureshino, Takeo, Furuyu, and Kumanogawa. The most famous Saga pottery is Imari and Arita.
