Ariake Sea

The Ariake Sea is a large bay surrounded by four prefectures, Saga, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, and Kumamoto. Its total area is approximately 1,700 , which is almost equal to the sizes of the Tokyo Bay and Ise Bay. The sea area of the Saga Prefecture is very shallow, with a depth of 20 to 30m at its deepest, and the tidal range is 6m, which is the greatest in Japan. During low tide, a vast tideland appears, where over 15 species of valuable creatures live, such as mudspringer and others. From the JR Saga station, take a bus to visit each spot.

	Walk [Play] Tideland Pleasure Square (located in Higashi-yoka-cho) Here, you can observe the wild birds and fish that can only be found in the Ariake Sea and enjoy riding on a paddle boat (available until 5:00PM). Please call the town office at 0952-45-1021 for more information. Ashikari Coast Mudspringer Sanctuary (located in Ashikari-cho) This is the best place for observing the wild mudspringers and fiddler crabs. Please call the Ariake Promotion Center at 0952-66-2000 for more information. * In both spots, you can only see the marine creatures at low tide.
	Gourmet [Eat] Ariake Sea Dishes These are the local dishes that are made from the seafood of the Ariake Sea, which is often described as "the treasury of unusual food". Fish called "kuchizoko" and "warasubo" are very delicious despite their harsh appearance.