Ureshino, Saga

Ureshino
嬉野市
City

Location of Ureshino in Saga Prefecture
Ureshino

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°8′N 130°4′E / 33.133°N 130.067°E / 33.133; 130.067Coordinates: 33°8′N 130°4′E / 33.133°N 130.067°E / 33.133; 130.067
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Saga Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Taichiro Taniguchi (since February 2006)
Area
 • Total 126.51 km2 (48.85 sq mi)
Population (January 1, 2009)
 • Total 29,227
 • Density 231/km2 (600/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Camellia sinensis
 • Flower Cherry blossom, Wisteria
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 1769 Babashitakō, Shiota-chō, Ureshino-shi, Saga-ken
849-1411
Website www.city.ureshino.lg.jp

Ureshino (嬉野市 Ureshino-shi) is a city located in the western part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.

As of January 1, 2009, the city has an estimated population of 29,227 and a population density of 231 persons per km². The total area is 126.51 km².

The modern city of Ureshino was formed on January 1, 2006, by the merger of the former town of Ureshino, absorbing the town of Shiota (both from Fujitsu District). Ureshino is locally known for the green tea grown there and its hot spring resorts.

Ureshino city hall

Adjoining municipalities

History

Education

Prefectural Senior High schools

Municipal Junior High schools

Municipal Elementary schools

Transport

Air

The closest airports are Nagasaki Airport and Saga Airport.

Rail

There are no railway stations in Ureshino. The closest are Hizen-Kashima Station in Kashima and Takeo-Onsen Station in Takeo.

Road

Places and Items of Interest

Hizen Yume Kaido

Hizen Yume Kaido

This amusement park is a reproduction of a town along the Nagasaki Kaido, a major route which ran through the region in the 17th century during the Edo Period. There are dramatic shows that include samurai, ninjas and princesses, shown on the weekends.

Ureshino Spa

The city boasts some of the region's best onsen, including Shibasansou, Taishoya, and Warakuen. There are currently over 40 spas in the area, both indoor and outdoor, ranging in size and water quality. Tourists may purchase a discount spa ticket from the local Tourist Information Office, located at the Ureshino Highway Interchange.

Ureshino Onsen Tofu

Onsen water is used to make this delightful local dish. The alkaline in the water makes the bean curd in the tofu soft and mellow when it is heated in ceramic pots. Onsen tofu is traditionally served with condiments such as green onion, ginger, and sesame paste to taste.

Ureshino Green Tea

The Tea Tree at Mount Fudō

Ureshino is an area surrounded by green tea fields, and is well known as one of the best green tea producers in Japan, as the method of tea production dates back to 1504, when it was first introduced from China during the Ming Dynasty. This tradition has been carried on today in the delicate aroma and flavour of the tea.

Festivals and events

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