Saiki City

Oita Prefecture

Sightseeing Guidebook

Discover Saiki’s culture

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So many
delicious, fun,and joyful moments.

Oita Prefecture

Saiki

Sightseeing Guidebook

A most splendid day
Will make you lose track of time

Saiki Tourist Information Center
Tel +81-972-23-3400
2-6-37, Eki-mae, Saiki, Oita Prefecture.
Saiki City Tourism Division
Tel +81-972-22-3942
1-1, Nakamura Minami-machi, Saiki, Oita Prefecture.
Saiki City Tourist Information Site

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Visit Saiki’s seaside Love Roads
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Love Roads that attract romance in
Saiki’s Ura area, known for its saw

at the uninterrupted

tooth coastline. About 16 places are
dotted around four areas; Kamiura,azure vista.

Tsurumi, Yonouzu, and Kamae, andeach one makes a perfect dating
spot for lovers. The twin rock boundby a heavy rope at Kamiura district’s
iconicBungo

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Sora no Koen (Sky Park) 浦

Discover breathtaking
sweeping views!
Your mind will switch into vacation mode as you gazeat the horizon in the distance. You will spontaneously
take a deep breath as the ever-changing ocean,
picturesque fishing ports, and dynamic mountains stir
your emotions. With a beautiful sea spreading along
the pacific coast and verdant rural landscape inland,
you will discover that Saiki is dotted with scenic spots,
sparkling with the charms of nature offering many
spectacular views. The scenic route with views ofYonouzu and Kamae, also known as Bungo Kuroshio
Line, offers the best exhilarating seaside drive. The
route’ s highest point, 250 meters above sea level,
offers the view of Bungo Channel below, where themountains of Shikoku can be seen behind the open
sea on a clear day.
Take a moment to enjoy the gentle sound of the
waves, the sea breeze caressing your skin, and thesea merging with the sky.

Situated along Bungo Kuroshio Line with the magnificent
Pacific Ocean below, the park offers the view of the mountainsof Shikoku on a clear day. It is perfect for a family day-out.

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Tsurumisaki Lighthouse at Kyushu’s
easternmost point is where the sun
rises the earliest in Kyushu. Why notring the Bell of Happiness while
enjoying the spectacular vista?

Bungo Futamigaura is a cherishedsymbol of Kamiura district. The
inseparable, tightly bound rope thatnever falls might impart it powers tostrengthen the tie between lovers.

A former military fortress is apeace-themed park today. The
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Bells of Happiness 浦
Ringing the Bells of Happiness in thefour scenic spots Saiki is proud of;Marinopolis Memorial Park, Tsurumisaki Lighthouse, Sky Park, andTakahira Tembo Park, is said to makeyour dreams come true. Ring the bells
with your friends or significant other.

Saiki can boast Kyushu’ s largest city, with diverse food, history,
and nature.
The city considers all its unique elements as tourism resources andprovides various experiences to tourists with residents’ help. The
way a massive ship slowly launches into the sea with a splash at a
dynamic launching ceremony is an overwhelming sight! We hope
you get to see the grand ceremony for celebrating the completionof a new ship.
Saiki city imparts its many charms to visitors, including cruises forenjoying the sawtooth shaped coastline, fishing experieces with

Launch ceremony

local fishermen, and water sports.

Attend an old-fashion launching ceremony to celebrate thecompletion of a new ship. Such an occasion has become rare in
Japan, but it is a ritual that is essential to the region’s shipbuilding industry.

Hatouzu Bathing Beach 浦
The beautiful beach with starkly contrasting white sands and green
pine groves is counted as one of Japan’s top 100 white sand beaches
and green pine groves. Situated at the prefecture’s southernmost tip,
it is the most popular bathing beach in the summer.

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Breathe deeply and slowly.

We want to protect our precious treasures.
Sobo, Katamuki and Okue Area
Registered as a UNESCO Geopark
A UNESCO Geopark is a concept for developing economically andsocially sustainable ecosystems and biodiversity through conservation.
An area centered on the mountains of Sobo, Katamuki, and Okue on
the boundary of Oita (Saiki, Taketa, Bungo-Ohno) and Miyazaki(Nobeoka, Takachiho, and Hinokage) prefectures was registered as a
UNESCO Geopark in June 2017.
The park contains mountainous areas with Kyushu’s highest peaks,
beautiful valleys, and virgin forests. The forests contain a wide variety ofplants, including broad-leaf trees such as the red-bark oak andsummer greens, which produce delightful crimson foliage. It is also an
important area inhabited by indigenous species on the brink of extinction, including the Japanese serow and certain Asian salamanders.
Folk entertainment, such as festivals and kagura (sacred music anddance), has been passed down through generations, and reverence fornature is rooted in the region's culture. Various activities, including
bioassessment, nature camps, trekking, and outdoor events areoffered to help protect the region’s abundant nature and pass it on to
the next generation.

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Ume Minami-Tabaru, Saiki.
The quiet satoyama feels like Totoro’s
village, where numerous Totoro dolls
and a cat bus welcome visitors.
Totoro is an actual place name in
Ume, Saiki, where there used to be a
local bus stop. The bus stop sign still
stands at the site.

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where people and nature resonate together, and experience the unspoiled natureand the old way of life? Your heart will feel lighter by just placing yourself in anabundant yet simple environment. Idyllic farmland, mountains in seasonal colors,and natural smiles fill the hamlets of Ume, Naokawa, Yayoi, and Honjo in Saiki.
They are reminiscent of the setting of the anime film, "My Neighbor Totoro". Every
district offers truly varied features, from a forest that makes you feel as if a real
Totoro might appear, to a unique monument that replicates a large watermill usedby farmers to generate power in the old days. A journey through a satoyama will
give you pleasure and a sense of security that you are surrendering yourself tosomething greater. The time you spend experiencing the rich landscapes andlocal stories that you will hear will be deeply engraved in your heart.

- Bathhouses There are five public bathhouses located by thesea and in the mountainsof Saiki. Why not take abreak and visit one?

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Honjo Onagara, Saiki.

The Honjo district, AKA “Daisuisha no Sato” (home of the giant
watermill), has a wooden watermill monument. With a diameter of
18.18 meters and 128 blades, it is one of Japan’s largest wooden
watermills. Visitors can try their hands at making soba noodles at
Suishajaya Nanohana.

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898-1, Kamiogura, Yayoi, Saiki.
＋81-972-46-5841
10:30~23:00 (Last admission 22:15)
2nd Tuesday
Adults ¥500, children ¥300
Family bathroom, ¥1,500 (90 min/by reservation)

061059-11, Kuboura, Saiki.
＋81-972-23-2535
Dining & shopping 9:00~18:00
Wednesdays, the end of the year and New Year holidays.

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142-16, Morizakiura, Kamae, Saiki.
＋81-972-44-5515
9:00~18:00
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Saturdays, Sundays & holidays 10:30~16:00 (Last order 15:30)
New Year’s Day

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Takenoura Gouchi, Kamae, Saiki.
＋81-972-42-1880
10:00~16:00 (Apr-Nov)
10:00~15:00 (Dec-Mar)
Wednesdays, Dec 29 ~ Jan 3

2920-3, Azamuiura, Kamiura, Saiki.
＋81-972-27-8309
10:00~23:00
Wednesdays
Adults ¥500, children ¥300
Family bathroom, ¥1,800~ (1 hour)… Address898-1, Kamiogura, Yayoi, Saiki.
＋81-972-46-5951
Yayoi Pikaichi 8:30~17:30 Yayoi-no-Yu 10:30~23:00
Yayoi Pikaichi is closed on New Year’s Day.
Yayoi-no-Yu and Banjou Osakana-kan areclosed on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

1059-1, Jimatsuura, Tsurumi, Saiki.
＋81-972-33-1056
8:00~16:30
Tuesdays, the end of the year and New Year holidays.

1297, Kiurauchi, Ume, Saiki.
＋81-972-54-3938
10:30~17:00 (Apr-Oct)
10:30~16:00 (Dec-Mar)
Thursdays
Adults ¥430, children ¥210

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Visitors can see an astonishing number of fireflies, along
Saiki’s first-class river Banjo. Honjo’s Kabuchi district
provides the best view, where many people visit in earlyJune.

5104-1, Kamaeura, Kamae, Saiki.
＋81-972-42-0050
Farm shop 9:00~17:00
Restaurant 10:30~16:00 (Last order 15:30)
The end of the year and New Year holidays

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Kiura-Kozan, Ume, Saiki.
＋81-972-55-4154
10:00~19:00 (Apr-Oct) 10:00~18:00 (Nov-Mar)
Wednesdays
Adults ¥430, children ¥210

The bridge spans across the Kitagawa Dam lake on theboundary between Oita and Miyazaki prefectures. Its
beautiful geometric form makes it an iconic spot. The
roadside rest area Michi-no-Eki Ume is nearby.

2513-5, Minamitabaru, Ume, Saiki.
＋81-972-54-3090
Shop 10:00~17:00
Restaurant 11:00~14:00
3rd Thursday… Tel… Hours… Closed… Admission

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Unite with nature

Fujigawachi Valley on the border of Ume,
Saiki, provides the setting for the Frenchwater sport, Canyoning. You could take adive there and swim in the river or scale thecliffs of nature’s creation. Epic adventures
you can only experience in nature’s gallery
await you.

Ume Camping Village Sora no Hotori 里＋81-972-54-3088

So many moving experiences!!

The vibrant crimson foliage that adds color to the landscapeis also worth seeing.
When your body is weary from all the fun you’ve had, thething to do is to visit the little-known baths of Fujigawachi
Yu-topia and Kiura Meisuikan (p.07).

Fujigawachi Valley 里
Kiurauchi, Ume, Saiki.

The valley has trails where trekking
tours are conducted on an irregularbasis.

Surfing lets you feel nature’s grandeur. With the
Bungo Channel’s abundant sea, Saiki offers
surfing spots such as Hatouzu and Motozaru
beaches with striking white sands and green pine
groves. The waves are sure to wash away youreveryday stress.

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Adorable tropical fish swimming gracefully and the coral reefs add color to the underwater seascape. The best part of scuba diving is that it lets you enjoy a world of
another dimension. Diving spots such as Fukashima and Yakata islands offer natural
surroundings unique to remote islands and are like resorts where you can experience
extraordinary and profound healing.

＋81-972-25-4118

HazakoNature Center

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1751, Urashiroura, Yonouzu, Saiki.

Certiﬁed Kyushu Olle route
Saiki-Onyujima Route was certified asa Kyushu Olle route in March 2018.
The route contains many of the island’s
unique features, including a coastal
walk. The Tomiyama Viewing Spot
offers a 360-degree panorama of
Shikoku, Bungo Channel, and the cityof Saiki. Rural roads exude theambiance of the island’s old days. You
will get a pleasant feeling from theslow-paced island life as you walk withthe sea breeze behind you.

Check off items on
your buc ket list in Saiki!
Relax and have fun with family and friends!

Visitors can enjoy camping throughout
Saiki and enjoy the beautiful sea,
mountains, and rivers. From fully
equipped bungalows to auto-camping,
how you enjoy camping is up to you.
Have memorable experiences unique tocamping as you strengthen the parentchild bond or discover a friend’s
unexpected side.

Onyujima Island, Saiki. 街＋81-972-22-3942

Mount Motogoe 浦
Kitachi & Yonouzu, Saiki.
The 582-meter-high mountainis counted as one of Kyushu’s
best 100 mountains and boasts
a spectacular 360-degree view.
The faraway mountains of
Shikoku, the Bungo Channel,
and Sobo-Katamuki are visible
from the summit on a clear day.

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The interactive nature center
offers visitors the chance tolearn about sea turtle biology
through their rearing and release.
It provides many programs fortaking in the delights of nature
throughout the year.
＋81-972-34-8448

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898-1, Kamiogura, Yayoi, Saiki.

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The mountain is part of the Nippo Kaigan Quasi-National Park.
It is known as a sacred mountain and has a Shinto shrine at
the summit. It is a famous spot for viewing the sunrise attracts
many visitors on New Year’s Day.

＋81-972-46-5922
The freshwater aquarium primarily exhibits creaturesthat inhabit the first-class river Banjo. Besides thepermanent exhibits, the aquarium also frequently
holds limited-period special exhibitions. Visitors cansee a beautiful school of ayu (sweetfish).

Naokawa Ikoi-no-Mori Park Campsite 里
1262, Akagi, Naokawa, Saiki.
＋81-972-58-2517
The campsite is popular for its insectarium
where visitors can get a close-up view of
150 to 200 live unicorn beetles. Youngsters
can enjoy playground equipment such as aroller slide.

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Takahira Campsite 浦

107, Onagara, Honjo, Saiki.
＋81-972-56-5566
The campsite is adjacent to a large
wooden watermill.

Takenoura Gouchi, Kamae, Saiki.
＋81-972-42-1880
The campsite offers views of
the sea below.

Sora-no-Hotori Ume Camping Village 里
2513-3, Minamitabaru, Ume, Saiki.
＋81-972-54-3088
The campsite is adjacent to theMichi-no-Eki Ume rest area. Pets areallowed in some areas of the site.

Zeai Park Campsite 浦
Zeai, Kamiura, Saiki.
＋81-972-32-2700
The site offers bungalowsclose to the ocean.

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Blue tourism involves staying in a fishingvillage in a coastal region or an island to
experience marine life unique to the area. It
is active in Kamae fishing town that has
the advantage of having a naturally-formed
port on the indented coastline. Visitors cantry various programs, including fishery,
pearl cultivating, and wat er sports while
enjoying interactions with the locals.
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The matcha tastes exceptional as you
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in sympathy with the historic area is
enjoyed as an oasis by visitors
exploring the castle town.

Honmachi Street＋81-972-23-3400
200/3 hours(¥300 for an electric bike)

Saiki Castle Town
Tourist Information
The site surrounded byoldearthenwalls
containsagardenwhere visitors can stroll
or take a break. The
center houses a gallery
and tourist information
area. Visitors can enjoy
coffee and sweet treatsthat represent Saiki.

Late May

New Season Tea Festival

Early June

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Early July

Start of the swimming season(Motozaru, Hatouzu, and Zeai beaches)

Mid-July

Unicorn Beetle Tree Climbing Competition

Mid-September Gocho Festival (Joyara)
Late September Tsubakihara, Hachihikibaru & Ume Fall Festival
Late September Tsurumi Hougyo Festival
Mid-October Banjo Ayu Yana Kanko Festival
Late October Yonouzu Seafood Festival
Mid-November Takahira Tembo Park Nojigiku Festival

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Early December Replacing of the shimenawa
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Kyushintei tearoomojiMount Shiroyama is Saiki’s cherished symbol. Theview from the summit includes the faraway mountainsof Shikoku. There are also stone walls that indicatesthe site of the castle built by Mouri Takamasa in 1606.

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Saiki Castle’s only surviving
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tangible cultural property!

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Mt Shiroyama
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History and Literature Road

Sannomaru Yagura-mon Gate

Mt Katamukiyama’s start of the climbing season

Early September Yayoi Summer Evening Festival
Saiki Peace Memorial Hall Yawaragi
Visitors can learn about the history of the earlyShowa era and peace in Saiki, which hasdeveloped along with the Saiki Naval Air Fleet.

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Yokenji Temple

The Onyujima Kanko Ferry, thattravels from Saiki Bay to Onyujima
Island, runs 15 services a day
and takes about seven minutes.

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Late August Evening of Katata Odori

Kami-no-I (well)

The approximately 700-meter road that stretches from thesite of Otemon Gate to Yokenji Temple is called the History
and Literature Road. The cobbled street and white earthen
walls add to the ambiance of the castle town. Take a nostalgic trip to a place where the past lives alongside today
while feeling the vibe of the town that dates back to the Edo
period.

Early April

Early August Mizube-no-Sato Music Festival

The museum is housed in the restored
old Sakamoto family residence where
Meiji’s leading literary legend Kunikida
Doppo had lodged in during his youth
while living in Saiki. The museum shows
exhibits and it also has an archive.

Explore the castle town.

Senzaki Park Azalea Festival

Early August Saiki Jinmu Fire Festival

Castle Town Saiki Kunikida Doppo Museum

The stone well faces the sea. A
mythical tale attached to it statesthat crystalline water sprung up
where Emperor Jinmu had carved
out the coast with his arrow.

Early April〜

Find unspoiled nature, old-fashioned wayof life, and natural smiles. A time you
spend discovering idyllic rural landscapes,
the regions’ age-old industries, andhandicraft that has been passed down infarming villages also gives you a chance todiscover yourself. While staying in a
farmhouse, various experiences await,
including fruit and vegetable picking,stone-baked pizza-making, rice planting,and recreational activities.

Board one of the three-a-day scheduled
boat services and land at the tiny
paradise on the southern sea, feelingthe sea breeze on your face.

Saiki Spring Festival

SummerGreen tourism
Kangaroo Hiroba

Early April

To Saiki Sta.

Late December The lighting of the illuminations
at Bungo-Futamigaura
January 1

Sunrise walk

Mid-January Onyujima Island Tondo Fire Festival
Mid-January Kamiura Osettai
Mid-February Kiura Sumitsuke Festival *Biennial
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Recomsights in the area

Umeda Sweets Factory

Bicycle rental
Saiki Tourist
Information Center
2-6-37, Ekimae, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-23-3400
Hours: 9:00 – 18:00
Closed on Year-end and New Year
Bicycle rental
Tariffs: from ¥200 for 3 hours

Hiking on Mt. Shiroyama (walk: about 20 min one-way)
Saiki Castle was built in 1606 by Mouri Takamasa.
Today, only the gatehouse and stonewalls at thesummit remain. Saiki Castle site is now called
Shiroyama, and it remains the spiritual home and town
symbol for Saiki residents. There are four hiking leading
to the summit, and each offers enjoyable seasonal
scenery. The summit affords a far-reaching view of
Shikoku’s mountains.

Mt. Shiroyama
1-1-1, Ote-machi, Saiki.

L: The gatehouse.
R: The start of a trail up Mt. Shiroyama.

Sushi-making experience

Gomadashi Udon

Compare our taste
against others
if you get a chance.

Gomadashi is a seasoning
made of a grilled andflaked locally-caught fish,
ground sesame seeds,
and soy sauce. Enjoy udon
noodles with flavorsome
gomadashi. The restaurant
also serves tasty chicken
tempura.

Enjoy
delightful
parfaits, too.

2616-4, Tsurumi Terada, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-24-1231
Hours: 9:00 – 21:00
Open all year

Let’ s make Saiki’ s famous sushi!

The shop’s Western and Japanese
confectionary are both worth trying. Why
not take a little detour for a summer-only
gelato?

Sushi-making experience
Requires booking
Fees: from ¥4,000 (excl. tax)
Tuesday-Friday
Capacity: up to eight people
Session hours: 14:30 – 16:00 (open to requests)

Kamehachi Sushi

Kojiya Honten

7-12, Nakamura Minami-machi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-22-5818
Hours: 11:00 – 14:00 / 16:00 – 22:00 Closed on Mondays.

14-29, Sendo-machi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-120-166-355
Koji (malted rice) cooking experience: 2hours
Fees: ¥10,000 per person (5 – 20 people)
Closed on Sundays and public holidays
Requires booking
E-mail: info@saikikoujiya.com

Miyuki Shokudo
7-25, Nakamura Minami-machi, Saiki.
TEL: + 81-972-23-7240 Closed on Tuesdays
Kojiyahonten has been making koji for 330 years in Saiki. You can learn theeffects of koji, which is the basis of Japanese fermented seasonings, and you
can enjoy workshops on koji cooking too.

Tokosan Dainichiji Temple (Princess Kiku legend)
2-37, Sendo-machi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-22-0420

Rent a bike at
the tourism
information center.

Enjoy Saiki’s
famousgomadashi udon.

Park your bike atthe History Museum’s
bicycle parking, then go hiking.

Sushi-making
experience

Start
Depart from
Saiki Station
at 10:00

Saiki Tourism
Information Center
10:10

10 minby bike

Check outsome souvenirs!

Saiki Hompo Jokado
The satellite store sells Saiki’s agricultural,
forestry, and fishery products, and artifacts madein the city.
3-3-7, Ote-machi, Saiki. TEL: +81-972-28-6464
Hours: 9:00 – 17:00 No scheduled holidays

The start of a hike up
Mt. Shiroyama
10:20 – 11:20(60 min)10 minMiyuki Shokudo
11:30 – 12:20(50 min)

Stroll down
the History
and Literature Road

Saiki City Historical Museum
The site played a vital role in Saiki’s history as it
was used as the Saiki clan’s administrative
offices in the Edo period and the former domainclan head’s home in the Meiji era. Outside, theSambu Gomon gate for the clan's administrative
offices and the Mouri family home's living room
are open to the public.

1-2-25, Ote-machi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-22-0700
Hours: 9:00 – 17:00
Closed on Mondays, Year-end and New Year
Admission: Individuals / Adults ¥300, school children ¥100
Groups / Adults ¥200, school children ¥50

10 minSaiki Hompo Jokado
Saiki City Historical Museum
Kyushintei
Kunikida Doppo Museum
Castle Town Tourism
Exchange Center
12:30 – 14:20

Goal

10 minKamehachi Sushi
14:30 – 16:00(90 min)15 minArrive at
Saiki Station
16:15(110 min)Return the bike

Saiki City Tearoom | Kyushintei
A cup of tea (matcha: ¥300) enjoyed in a
tranquil ambiance with a view of the beautiful
garden is exceptional.
3-13, Joka Nishi-machi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-24-3905
Hours: 9:00 – 17:00
Closed on Mondays, Year-end and New Year

Castle Town Saiki Kunikida Doppo Museum
The house the literary legend had
occupied in the 1800s has beenconserved almost intact. Enjoy feeling as if
you have traveled back in time.
9-37, Joka Higashi-machi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-22-2866
Hours: 9:00 – 17:00
Closed on Mondays, Year-end and New Year
Admission: Adults ¥200, school children ¥100

Saiki Castle Town Tourist
Infomation
Why not take a break appreciating thebeautiful Japanese garden? The meticulously
crafted Japanese building is worth a look.
Coffee, snacks, and soft-served ice cream
are available for purchase. Please receive astamp to commemorate your hike.
8-19, Joka Higashi-machi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-28-5656
Hours: 9:00 – 18:00
Closed on Year-end and New Year

Dainichiji Temple was founded in 1608,
but many of its buildings were built in the
Edo period. A statue of Sarasvati,
reputed to have granted Princess Kiku's
wish, is enshrined in the temple grounds.
The Princess Kiku procession during theSpring Festival based on the Princess
Kiku legend is a fantastical springevening event.

Nagesen Guesthouse
Sankaku Wasabi3-262, Uchi-machi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-90-5749-7355
The guesthouse offers reasonably priced
rates. The vegetarian ramen, served atlunch only on Thursdays, is a customerfavorite. Please enquire if you require avegetarian supper.

Saiki sushi
restaurants
Scan the QR code fordetails

Sushi is closely linked to Saiki.
Be sure to try Saiki’s sushi.

Onyujima
Olle route
Scan the QR code fordetails

7 minutes by boat. Enjoy walking on
Onyujima Island.

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２ Enjoy a UNESCO Geopark’s natural surroundings

3 Climb up the sacred Mt. Shakuma and enjoy the local buckwheat while looking at the massive waterwheel.
Depart from

Depart fromStart Saiki Station at 10:00

Natural Cuisine Yukinko
The restaurant prides
itself on serving delicious
homebred meat andgame dishes. It has amoney-saving lunchmenu and also takes
bento orders.

Mt. Shakuma (Shakuma Shrine)

Michi-no-Eki Ume (see page 7)

30 minby carLook for the prominent Utagenka Bridge. The
restaurant Umeria sells the popular kara'age(fried chicken) and seasonal soft-served ice
cream. In-season fruits and vegetables are soldon-site.

Natural Cuisine Yukinko
10:30 – 10:40

Preparea bento(10 min)2800-2, Onoichi, Ume, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-54-3319
Hours: 11:30 – 13:30 /18:00 – 20:00

10 minMichi-no-Eki Ume
10:50 – 11:10

The certified UNESCO Biosphere Reserve offers spectacular
scenery. Enjoy fresh greenery in the spring, river activities in thesummer, crimson foliage in the fall, and the sumi painting-likelandscape in the winter. Canyoning can beenjoyed from May to September.
(Beware of icy roads in the winter)
Kiurauchi, Ume, Saiki.

Take a break898-1, Kamiogura, Yayoi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-46-5951

Fujigawachi Gorge
11:30 - 13:00

Take a break,
do some shopping

Minami-Tabaru, Ume, Saiki.

birdsongs and enjoy the station in the great outdoors.
When visiting, checkthe timetable and be
sure you do not missthe train!

Totoro’s bus stop
15:10 - 15:30

Enjoy the view of themajestic Fujigawachi fromthe large windows, andbathe in the babblingstream.
1297, Kiurauchi, Ume, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-54-3938
Closed on Thursdays

Anyone wishing to enjoy thegreat outdoors fully is welcome.
World alpinist Masafumi Todaka
heads the campsite. Cabins arealso available.

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Suishajaya Nanohana(60 min)

Meal
RambleSuishajaya Nanohana
20 minLunch
Enjoy a walk on
the footpath
Hot springs
Shopping

Michi-no-Eki Yayoi
14:10 – 16:10(120 min)Goal

Enjoy aromatic soba madewith an abundance of
locally-produced buckwheat
and shiitake. The restaurant ispopular for its menu of dishes
made with local ingredients,
including chicken, game, andSoba-making experience ¥3,150
vegetables.
(One set: four portions/45min)
107, Honjo Onagara, Saiki. (Time in 11:00 – 15:00)
TEL: +81-972-56-5566
Requires booking
Hours: 9:00 – 14:30
Open all year (subject to temporary closures)fromStart SaikiDepart
Station at 10:00

Kurosawa Jizoson
The jizo (Ksitigarbha) is known
for granting longevity. The pretty
garden is also worth a look.

50 minby carRamble aroundthe rarely visited station

Sotaro Station
10:50 – 11:10

1519, Naokawa Nitahara,
Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-58-2696(20 min)(20 min)
Shigeoka, Ume, Saiki.

30 minKurosawa Jizoson
11:40 – 12:00

60 minArrive at Saiki Station
16:30

Restaurant Colline

Goal

d
mende
Recomsights in the area

2513-3, Minami-Tabaru, Ume, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-54-3088

107, Honjo Onagara, Saiki.

４ See a rarely visited station and enjoy satoyama’s nature and foodSotaro Station

10 minFujigawachi Yu-topia (see page 7)

Ume Camping
Village
Sora no HotoriHome of the Giant Waterwheel
Suishajaya Nanohana
12:50 – 13:50

Totoro’s bus stop (see page 6)
Totoro is an actual place name in Ume, Saiki,
Oita Prefecture. The bus stop reminiscent of theamine, My Neighbor Totoro, directed by Hayao
Miyazaki, is still cherished by thecity's community bus users.

Home of the Giant Waterwheel

40 minArrive at Saiki Station
16:30(50 min)West Japan’s largest waterwheel wascompleted in 1995. Its diameter is
18.18 meters, which is the height of asix-story building. It is made of 70 to
100-year-old oak.

Pay respects at
Shakuma Shrine

Fujigawachi Yu-topia
13:10 – 14:00(40 min)

The restaurant offers homemade
kimchi made with seasonal local
vegetables without synthetic seasoningor preservatives. It serves ramen, riceballs, and fried rice made with kimchi.

(90 min)20 minMichi-no-Eki Ume
14:20 - 15:00

237, Minami-Tabaru, Ume, Saiki.
TEL: +81-90-8917-5814
Hours: lunch 11:00 – 15:00
Shop: 9:00 – 17:00
Closed on Tues and Weds

(About 30 min one-way)

10 min20 minUme Kimchi Shokudo

Mt. Shakuma (Shakuma Shrine)
10:40 – 12:10

The rest area comprises Yayoi Pikaichi, a shop specializing in products from Oita Prefecture’s southern region,
Yayoi-no-Yu, a hot spring spa, and Banjo Osakana Kan,a rare freshwater fish aquarium.

(90 min)Enjoy
the hot springbath

Mt. Shakuma
Hike up the mountainfrom Parking Lot 2

Michi-no-Eki Yayoi (see page 7)

20 minTake a stroll,
have lunch

945, Shakuma,
Yayoi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-46-1413

Home of the Giant Waterwheel

40 minby car2513-5, Minami-Tabaru, Ume, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-54-3090(20 min)Fujigawachi Valley

Mt. Shakuma with Shakuma Shrine at the summit
is Oita Prefecture’s prominent spiritual vortex,
and it has been known since ancient times as asacred mountain.
The summit offers
views of the
distant hills.

Start Saiki Station at 10:00

6800(5
Cafe & RestaurantRyuo
1382, Minami-Tabaru, Ume, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-54-3502
Hours: 10:00 – 18:00(Reservation is required after 18:00)
The café/restaurant with a comfy
ambiance is near Totoro’s bus
stop. The menu includes gamedishes.

Kiura Meisuikan

Fujigawachi Gorge Canyoning
Please call if you wish to try canyoning.

Doshin ni Kaeru
2309-1, Minami-Tabaru, Ume, Saiki.
TEL: +81-90-2088-0478

The restaurant is popular for its dishes made with game andwild herbs. Enjoy the seasonal scenery from the all-glass
interior. There are a golfcourse and practicerange attached to therestaurant, and guests
can
also
enjoy
turf-skiing.

20 minLunch

10 minNaokawa Ikoi-no-Mori
Park Campsite
13:30 – 14:30(60 min)

Otter Down River Club448-1, Onoichi, Ume, Saiki.
TEL: +81-50-3749-0040

Restaurant Colline
12:20 – 13:20(60 min)

3757, Naokawa Kaminaomi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-58-3308
Closed on Thursdays(closed on Friday if Thursday is a holiday)

Kyushu’s longest
roller slide
See the insectarium
Stroll through the park

Kabutomushi-no-Yu (see page 7)
The spacious bathrooms have several
types of tub and sauna. The bathhousealso has rest areas and a café for guests to enjoy.

399, Kiura Kozan, Ume, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-55-4154

Bathe

1262, Naokawa Akagi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-58-2517
Hours: 9:00 – 17:00
Closed on Thursdays Admission: ¥300

Naokawa Marugoto Ichiba

10 minNaokawa Marugoto Ichiba
15:25 – 15:50

Shop(25 min)1252, Naokawa Akagi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-58-3311

Enjoy sliding down Kyushu’s
longest, 202-meter roller
slide in the outdoors! A dip
in the river pool is also
recommended in thesummer. There is also an
insectarium for insect
enthusiasts.
For visitors wishing to stayovernight, the park has
well-equipped facilities withbungalows and a campsite.
Reserve a place online.

5 min

Kabutomushi-no-Yu
14:35 – 15:15(40 min)(see page 7)

The bathtubs smell faintly ofcypress. Relieve your physicalfatigue by relaxing in nature. The
bathhouse has a rest area andrestaurant where you can enjoy
famous local dishes.

(20 min)

Naokawa Ikoi-no-Mori Park Campsite
Pay respects
at the shrine

30 minArrive at Saiki Station
16:20

Goal

The market sells specialty goods and processed products(deep-fried sweet crackers, jam, miso, tofu, etc.) madewith fresh local produce.
There is a 6.5-meter-tallstag beetle monument
across the street. Be
sure to take pictures!
4-3, Naokawa Akagi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-58-2800
Hours: 8:00 – 17:00
Closed on Year-end and New Year15

5 Cook with luxury ingredients! Enjoy the fishing town fully.
Depart fromStart Saiki Station at 10:00

Luxury ingredients cookery experience

Sato-no-Eki Takahira Tembo Park (see page 7)
40 minby carJapanese spiny
lobster cleaning andprepping experienceSea urchin
opening experience

Minshuku Maru-ni-Maru
2643, Nishinoura, Kamae, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-42-1600

The park with a stunning view has campsite,
cycling lanes, and walking trails. The park’s
original soft-serve ice cream is worth a try.

The military fortress from 1931 was built over four
years. An accidental explosion in 1942 claimed
the lives of many people. The renovated site withan incline elevator by the 170 steps leading to thebattery has a curious film set-like ambiance, andit has had a renaissance as a new tourist spot.

Bicycle rental:
Per day / Adults ¥320, children ¥210

Minshuku Maru-ni-Maru
10:40 – 12:10

Tsurumisaki Lighthouse

Depart fromStart Saiki Station at 10:00

Tanga Hodai Park

Would you like to cook fresh Japanese spiny lobsters
and sea urchins? You can also opt for a meal only.
Japanese spiny lobster cleaning and prepping experience:
Including a meal ¥3,500 (excl. tax)
Sea urchin opening experience: Including a meal ¥2,500 (excl. tax)
*Requires booking *Overnight stays are permitted

6 See stunning views of nature and architecture
The lighthouse stands atop a sheer 200-meter cliff
in Tsurumisaki Nature Park on Kyushu’s easternmost tip.
During the war, a gun battery and bunker werebuilt for the lighthouse to serve as a fortress.
There is a viewing platform nearby, so
enjoy a stroll in nature in all its seasons,appreciating the beautiful sea.
549-2, Kajiyoseura, Tsurumi, Saiki.

40 minby car

StrollTake pictures

Tanga Hodai Park
10:40 – 11:20(40 min)

2156-171, Takenoura Gouchi, Kamae, Saiki.
TEL: +81-81-972-42-1880(90 min)Kamae Blue
Tourism website

20 minTsurumisaki Lighthouse
11:40 – 12:20

15 minTakahira Tembo Park
12:25 – 13:25

577, Tsurumi Tangaura, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-34-8222
Hours: 9:30 – 16:30
Closed on Tues and Weds (closed the following day if Tue or Wed is a holiday)
Admission: Adults ¥200, junior high school-age and under ¥100

StrollCycle
Tea break(60 min)(40 min)40 minTsurumi Kaibo ParkDine

10 minStroll,take pictures

Michi-no-Eki Kamae (see page 7)

Motosaru Beach
13:35 – 14:25

5104-1, Kamaeura, Kamae, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-42-0050(50 min)

The shop prides itself on serving fresh seafood dishes
and processed products. Of particular note are
yellowtail and Kamae’s specialty, the noble scallop .
They are appealing for their vibrant color, umami, andreasonable prices. Also superb at the Japanese spiny
lobster dishes, available for a limited time (Sep-Dec).

Motozaru Beach
Stroll down the 40-meter-side, 2km-long sandy beach or chatwith friends in front of the open sea. The beach is also known forsurfing and bodyboarding.
Takenoura Gouchi, Kamae, Saiki.

10 minThe Japanese seafood restaurant
has a sea view. Enjoy fresh fruitsof the sea at a table with great
views. The restaurant seats 120,so it is perfect for large groups.
Dinner is also available.
Please reserve a table for a meal
after 16:00.

(60 min)

The park offers a view of the Pacific Ocean below, and
it is the perfect place for taking pictures as faraway hillsof Shikoku are visible on a clear day. The spring moss
phlox season, in particular, is worth a visit.
The grassy park is perfect for a family dayout.

20 minIroriura, Yonouzu, Saiki.

Tsurumi Kaibo Park
13:00 – 14:00

Sky Park
Sora-no-Jizoson
14:20 – 15:10

Tsurumi Ariakeura, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-33-1237
Hours: 11:00 – 16:00 / 16:00 – 22:00

Sky Park

StrollTake pictures(50 min)30 minMichi-no-Eki Kamae
14:35 – 14:50

Saiki Umi-no-Ichiba Maru

Rest, shop

(15 min)

The large market sells
many seafood andagricultural products.
It is top-notch forvariety.
Visitors can enjoy ameal or take a break there, too.
3-2-1, Kazura Minato, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-22-0007
Hours: 9:30 – 18:00

35 minArrive at Saiki Station
15:25

StrollTake pictures

Goal

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Recomsights in the areadmende
Recomsights in the area

635,1*

Rest, shop

Umi-no-Ichiba Maru
15:40 – 16:10(30 min)Sora-no-Jizoson
The jizo (Ksitigarbha) was
installed to mourn the victims ofa boating disaster of 1771,
hoping that such a tragedy will
not repeat itself.

5 min

Arrive at Saiki Station
16:15

Goal

635,1* 6800(5Kamae Inter Park (see page 7)

Senzaki Tsutsuji Park

Hatouzu Beach

Hazako Nature Center

Kaisen-no-Yado Matsuura

Tsurumi Public Seafood Wholesale Market

142-16, Morisakiura, Kamae, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-44-5515

2110, Nishinoura, Kamae, Saiki.

Hatouzuura, Kamae, Saiki.

The park offers an opportunity to take epic pictures of the Pacific
Ocean. Early April is the perfect time to capture images of azaleas.

The 800-meter-long beach is listed in Japan’s Top
100 Sandy Beaches with Pine Groves.

1751, Urashiroura, Yonouzu, Saiki. TEL: +81-972-34-8448
Hours: 9:00 – 17:00 Closed on Tuesdays

550-30, Jimatsuura, Tsurumi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-33-1191

206-16, Jimatsuura, Tsurumi, Saiki.
TEL: +81-972-33-1121'PSWIHSR7YRHE]WRSŶ\IHLSPMHE]W

A minute’s drive off Higashi-Kyushu Expressway Kamae
IC. The rest area comprises a restaurant, Waraiyo, and afisherman's market, Amabe, and visitors can take a break,dine, and shop there. The parking lot and restrooms (withmulti-purpose toilets) are open 24 hours a day.

Hazako Nature Center offers nature and fishing village experiences, andminshuku eco-tourism.
Visitors can learn about the studies and conservation of sea turtles,
environmental education, and enjoy water sports, overnight stays, andBBQ! Experience Hazako’ s nature through sea turtles! Requires booking.

The inn serves Saiki’s fresh seafood andblack wagyu sourced directly from abutcher. It also accepts meal-only guests.

The auction begins
at 6:45. Visitors
can observe but
must call to book.

Sea turtle keeper’s work
experience
Hours: From 13:30 / from 15:00
Capacity: three to 20
Fees: from ¥1,000●Experience marine
activities, too.

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Saiki Map

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Tokyo

How to Get to Saiki

Osaka

Kamiura Development andPromotion Bureau

Nagoya▶DriveTo Oita

KamiuraKamadozaki
541
Nature Park
Zeai Park
Gyoran Falls
Mitsuishi Rocks
Campsite P09
Mt Hikodake ▲Bungo-Futamigaura P05
Azamui Sta.
Marinopolis Memorial Park
Shioyu P07
P08
Kyushu Olle
Saiki Onyujima Route
Kariu Sta.
Shakuma Shrine
Saiki BayKami-no-I

Approx. 2 hrs

FukuokaOita

Approx. 2 hrs

Kita-Kyushu

Approx. 1 hrs 15 min

MiyazakiApprox. 40 min
Oita Airport

Saga
Prefecture

Approx. 45 min

Oita Prefecture

Saiki

Saiki City

Kumamoto
Prefecture

Approx. 3 hrs 10 min
Route 57▲
36
Yayoi Mt Shakuma

MiyazakiPrefecture▶JR

Kagoshima
Prefecture

Approx. 50 min

Hakata Sta.

Approx. 1 hr

Miyazaki Sta.

Approx. 2 hrs 30 min

Kokura Sta.

Saiki
Sta.

Approx. 1 hr

Nobeoka Sta.

Mt Haidate ▲

53

▶Fly
Approx. 1 hr 30 min

Tokyo

Approx. 1 hr 10 min

Oita
Airport Approx.

Approx. 1 hr

Saiki

Approx.
1 hr 40 min

Marine House Amanatsukan

Kaizaki Sta.
Onyujima Is. P10
692
Bungo Channel
Tourist
Onyujima Shokusaikan P07
History and Literature Road P10
Information
Michi-no-Eki Yayoi P07
Peace Memorial Hall Yawaragi P10
Mt
Shiroyama,
Kyushintei,
Kunikida
Doppo
Museum,Center
Yayoi-no-Yu P07
10
Yokenji Temple, Yagura turret, Historical Museum,
Saiki Port
Banjou Osakanakan P09
SaikiSta.
Saiki Castle Town Tourist Information
Saiki I.C. Police Sta.
Oshima Is.
Honjo Farmers Market
Yayoi Development andFire Sta.
Saiki City Hall Tsurumi Development
Honjo Development
Promotion Bureau
andPromotion
BureauTsurumi217
and Promotion Bureau 35
Tanga Hodai Park Motonoma Strait
Kamioka Sta.
●
P05
Onagara Limestone Cave
Mizunokojima Maritime Museum
Tsurumi Kaibo Park●
(currently closed)
10
388
Daisuisha-no-Sato P06
Tsurumi Farmers’ and●608
Onagara Forest Park
604
Fishermen’s Market●
P09
Campsite
Saiki City Sports Park
P07
Tsurumisaki Nature Park
Naomi Sta.
501
Tsurumisaki Lighthouse P05
Yonouzu Development
Saiki Katata I.C.
Hotaru-no-Sato Trail
35(Kyushu’s easternmost tip)and Promotion Bureau Hazako
P06
Naokawa Marugoto Market
501
Nature Center P09
Yonouzu
Naokawa Development and Promotion Bureau
388
Yonouzu Furusato Bussankan▲
Naokawa Sta.
Seafookan
Green Park Naokawa 603
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6

Rekishi-no-Sato Kiura Meisuikan

Mt Sobo ▲P07

Renkoji Spring

Ume

Ume Farmers
MarketUtagenka Bridge

Takachiho-cho,Miyazaki Prefecture.

UNESCO Geopark(buﬀer area)

P06

Fujigawachi Valley P08
Fujigawachi Valley Campsite

Fujigawachi Yu-Topia

326
Ume Camping Village
P08・09Kitagawa Dam

Kamae I.C.

Town area

Michi-no-Eki Ume
P07

Sotaro Sta.

P07

Mt Natsuki ▲Kannon Falls

MiyazakiPrefecture.
Nobeoka,
Miyazaki Prefecture.

Kamae
Inter Park

Osaka (Nanko)
Kobe
Yawatahama

Approx. 11 hrs 20 min
Approx. 2 hrs 15 min

Beppu Port (Beppu)
Oita Port (Oita)
Usuki Port (Usuki)

37

Kamae
Remains of the Senzaki battery
Senzaki Rhododendron Park
Kamae Development and Promotion Bureau
P07
Kamae Maritime Museum Hyuga-Nada Sea
Michi-no-Eki
Sato-no-Eki Takahira Tembo Park P07
Kamae
Takahira Campsite P09
388 Motozaru
Beach

687

Marine Park Coral Reefs

388

Yakata Is.

Hyuga-Nada Sea

122
Hinokage-Fukasumi I.C.

Approx. 11 hrs 45 min

Ura area

P07

Unkaibashi
Intersection▶FerryNippo Kaigan Quasi-National Park

Saiki

Shigeoka Sta.

Mt Nakadake
Campsite

Sora-no-Jizoson
Sora no Koen
Okiguro Is.
(Sky Park)

Kurosawa Dam

39

P06

613

Mt Katamuki ▲P08 Sato-no-Eki Utagenka-no-Yu
Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park

Naokawa Ikoi-no-Mori Park P09
・Insectarium
・Kabutomushi Fureaikan

Naokawa

45

Kumamoto
Prefecture.

603

Kabutomushi-no-Yu
Kosen Center Naokawa P07

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Maino I.C.
Kitakata I.C.

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Higashi Kyushu Expressway

NagasakiPrefecture

Approx. 45 min

Nobeoka

Kumamoto

Sato Area

Fukuoka Prefecture

Nobeoka

Approx. 45 min

Takachiho

Shiosai-no-Sato

Nobeoka Sta.

Kamae Hatouzu I.C. Hatouzu Beach P04

Hyugashi Sta.

Fukashima Is.
P10

Sadowara Sta.

Nobeoka I.C.
Nobeoka Minami I.C.

Hyuga I.C.
Miyazaki Sta.

Miyazaki I.C.

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Ise Lobster

Seafood Bowl

Fresh Ise lobster dishes can beenjoyed at various restaurants forthree months starting in
September when the Ise
lobster ﬁshing season opens
in Saiki. Wild Ise lobsters
with a ﬁrm ﬂesh packed withsweetness and umami are
top-notch in every aspect;color, luster, and size.

You must not miss trying a seafood bowl if
you want to get your ﬁll of the fruits of the sea
nurtured by one of Japan’s top ﬁshinggrounds, the Bungo Channel. Manykinds of seafood are caught throughout the year, and the numerous
seasonal ﬁsh gracing the bowl
speaks of the sea’s abundance.

I s e e bi

Kaisen don

Local rice bowl dishes topped withfoods from the sea and the mountains

Saiki Bowl
S a i ki do n

Shirasu (Whitebait) Bowl

Saiki that boasts the most extensive acreage
in Kyushu, oﬀers a wide selection of unique
rice bowl dishes for you to savor the foodsof the sea and the mountains with gusto,
thanks to the region’s bountiful nature.
Find your favorite from Atsumeshi forenjoying marinated sashimi with piping hot
rice to seafood bowl and wild game bowl.

S h i ra s u d o n

Scarce, fresh whitebait caught in the morning,
and ﬂuﬀy boiled whitebait: Both make perfecttoppings for a bowl of rice, and if you comeacross them, you must try them before goinghome! Go on, take a big bite. They also comein mini bowls.

Venison Poêlé Bowl

Shika poeler don

The dish made with local venison thighs involves pan-frying themeat slowly in butter, leaving the inside tender and moist. The
light-tasting dish has a gentle, gamey ﬂavor.

Enjoy many delicious morsels

Atsumeshi
Atsumeshi

Country feasts utilizing the region’s climate await you in Saiki, where the environment is blessed with the sea, mountains, andrivers. Saiki’s favorable environment created the phrase “Saiki’s lord is alive thanks to the sea” in the Edo period. These days,
people say, “the woodlands nurture the sea’s bounty.” The culinary oﬀerings utilizing nature’s bounty from the sea to themountains are richly varied, from seafood bowls topped with a luxurious range of seafood to game and traditional homecooking. The abundance and freshness of countless food ingredients are thanks to the region's excellent environment blessedwith the sea and mountains' bounty. To this day, the locals’ creative ideas are giving birth to new local specialties. What will
you try ﬁrst in the town of gastronomy where you will ﬁnd delicious things all year?

The rice bowl dish consists ofsashimi such as yellowtail,horse mackerel, and mackerel
marinated in a soy-basedsauce, arranged over pipinghot rice, topped withcondiments, and steeped in
tea or dashi.

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Umaimon (tasty food) Street

Saiki Sesame Dashi

As the sun goes down, the red lanterns begin
to light up in the street lined with izakayas(taverns) in Saiki. The so-called Umaimon
Street bustles with people seeking Saiki’s
tasty fare. Besides eateries serving fresh
seafood, those specializing in chicken dishes
are also popular. Make sure you try the
profoundly deep Saiki’s culinary world.

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Gomadashi (sesame dashi) is asoul food made with love by older
women in ﬁshing villages. It is
made by grilling and ﬂaking
locally-caught horse mackerel andlizardﬁsh and making a paste outof mirin, soy sauce, and lashings ofsesame seeds. It makes a dish cometo life and is used in a variety ofdishes.

Saiki Sesame
Dashi Udon
S a i k i g o m a d a s hi u d o n
The regional dish consists of boiled udon topped
with traditional sesame dashi, steeped in hot water.
The white ﬁsh and aromatic sesame seasoning act asdashi when mixed well, creating a mild-ﬂavored
soup.

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Bungo Channel’s seasonal catches

Saiki Sushi
Saiki Sushi

and masterful skills create
Saiki’s gastronomic fare.

Fish swimming in the Bungo
Channel’s rough waves have ﬁrm
ﬂesh and just the right amount offat. When a skilled chef works his
magic on such excellent fresh ﬁsh, itinstantly turns into Saiki sushi.
Saiki’s sea yields one of the highest
volumes and varieties of seafood.
The range of sushi ingredients alone
is said to exceed 50. Please enjoy
seafood when it is in-season as it
tastes the best and provides thehighest nutritional value.

Sated by unforgettable, Delicious flavors
What will you do if you suddenly ﬁnd time for a vacation?
Go where you want, when you want.
It’ll be a great idea to go on a short vacation of experiencing the sights, smell, sound,and climate with your entire body.
Satisfy your appetite with delicious and unique regional dishes.
You could leap from the norm and sit at the sushi counter.
The gorgeous piece of sushi the chef’s eye-catching handiwork and seasonal ﬂavors
create possess a magical power to make diners smile.
The city of Saiki has been protecting its mountains and nurturing its sea since theold days.
It has cultivated many regional products and culinary delicacies that utilize the city’s
climate, where people live in harmony with beautiful natural surroundings.

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The city’s abundant culinary oﬀerings warm the heart of visitors.

Saiki Sushi…Ⅲ

There are many stories behind each dish.

Enjoy many fresh morsels

They are waiting for you to discover them.

Seafood bowl, Ise lobster
Saiki sesame dashi udon…Ⅳ・Ⅴ
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