Country Japan Population 29,227 (1 Jan 2009) | ||
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Website www.city.ureshino.lg.jp Weather 11°C, Wind SW at 11 km/h, 72% Humidity Points of interest 元祖忍者村 肥前夢街道, Koshuyokujoshiboruto Hot Spring, Toyotamahime Shrine, Todorono Falls, Motoyuonsen Hyakunen Hot Spring | ||
Ureshino (嬉野市, Ureshino-shi) is a city located in the western part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Ureshino Saga Prefecture Japan
- Adjoining municipalities
- History
- Prefectural senior high schools
- Municipal junior high schools
- Municipal elementary schools
- Air
- Rail
- Road
- Hizen Yume Kaido
- Ureshino Spa
- Ureshino Onsen Tofu
- Ureshino Green Tea
- January
- February
- April
- August
- November
- December
- References
Map of Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, 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.
Adjoining municipalities
History
Prefectural senior high schools
Municipal junior high schools
Municipal elementary schools
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
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
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.