Ureshino, Saga

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

Following the Meiji restoration, the villages of Gochōda, Higashiureshino, Kuma, Nishiureshino, Shiota and Yoshida were established on April 1,1 889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system.

Ureshino has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 16 members.

In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Saga 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

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 Onsen
Shiodatsu Historical Preservation Area
Hizen Yume Kaidō
The Tea Tree at Mount Fudō
Ureshino onsen