Tour of Ebisu Statues

Chuo-odori route

Yanagimachi route

Chuo-odori route(From Saga Sta. South Gate to Saga Government Office)

Starting at Saga Sta., walk around the downtown.
Ebisu statues along this route have a variety of features such as Ebisu with a spy legend and Ebisu offering blessings for pregnancy and smooth delivery.
There are many spots for shopping and enjoying delicious food.

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※Minutes on walking distance are calculated in 80 meters per minute.

From Saga Sta. South Gate to Saga Government Office

Tabidachi Ebisu

Safe travel

Tabidachi Ebisu

Ebisu standing at the downline platform of Saga Sta. offers blessings of safe travels of visitors, travelers, and those for transit.
※Please show Ebisu guidebook at the ticket gate when entering the platform.

Confectionery, Tsuruya Saga Sta. Store

 Shop

Confectionery, Tsuruya Saga Sta. Store

Open
8:00-20:00
Closed
None

Maruboro, an original soft cookie of Tsuruya, which was a favorite sweet of Marquess OKUMA Shigenobu, a famous Japanese politician.

Aratama, tonkatsu (pork cutlet)

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Aratama, tonkatsu (pork cutlet)

Open
10:00-20:30
Closed
None

Pork cutlet, its signature dish; the set menu; donburimono (a bowl of rice with food on top); and a-la-carte dishes are served at reasonable prices.

Senya,motsunabe (giblets stew or giblets hot pot) and teppan-yaki (foods grilled on an iron plate)

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Senya,motsunabe

Open
17:00-2:00am
(last order by 1:00 am)
Closed
Irregular

Delicious food and alcoholic drinks are served in a comfortable space.

Hagakure Ebisu

Traffic safety

Hagakure Ebisu

Ebisu at the Saga Sta. Bus Center , wishing traffic safety for the citizens, heals people's feeling with a happy smile all over his face.

Yokayoka Ebisu

Better luck with money / wealth

Yokayoka Ebisu

Ebisu standing next to a lottery ticket booth may give blessings to people in Saga Prefecture, which used to record the highest winning rate of large sum lotteries in Japan.

Shozen, steak&seafood

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Shozen, steak seafood

Open
11:30-14:00
17:00-22:00
(18:00-22:00 on holidays)
Closed
Sundays

Their specialty fish and meat dishes are served in a calm atmosphere.

Uchideno-kozuchi Ekimae Store

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Uchideno-kozuchi Ekimae Store

Open
【for Dinner】 17:00-23:00 from Mondays to Thursdays
17:00-24:00 on Fridays&Saturdays
17:00-22:00 on Sundays
【for Lunch】 11:00-14:00 from Mondays to Fridays
Closed
【for Dinner】Irregular
【for Lunch】 Weekends and holidays

Only 4-minute-walk distance ※ from the Sta. Enjoy the taste of Saga!

Teishaba Ebisu

Prosperity in business

Teishaba Ebisu

Ebisu stands at the former stop of horse-drawn carriages. This partly-broken statue is still observed carefully in the community.

Kuraoka-tei

 Eat

Kuraoka-tei

Open
17:30-22:30
Closed
Sundays and holidays

All the dishes, including roast beef and seasonal seafood, are very delicious.

Ninja Ebisu

Prosperity in business

Ninja Ebisu

There remains a spy legend, in which this Ebisu was brought from Kuroda Domain in Fukuoka Prefecture as a Ninja (spy) who engaged in espionage in Saga Domain.

Koryori Chiyo

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Koryori Chiyo

Open
17:00-23:00
Closed
Sundays and holidays

Special seafood from the local Ariake Sea such as Kuchizoko and Tairagi are recommended.

Kanko Hotel Asakaze

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Kanko Hotel Asakaze

Open
【Check In】15:00
【Check Out】10:00

6-minute-walk distance ※ from JR Saga Sta.. Great forparties too!

Kappa-tei,local food restaurant&bar

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Kappa-tei,local food restaurant bar

Open
11:30-13:00
17:00-23:00
Closed
First and third Sundays

Celebrities often come to enjoy food and drinks.

Muraokaya Honten

 Shop

Muraokaya Honten

Open
9:00-19:00
Closed
Mondays

A line-up of sweets representing Saga, such as Ogi-yokan and Maruboro

Izakaya Yoiyoi

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Izakaya Yoiyoi

Open
17:30-23:00 from Sundays to Thursdays
17:30-24:00 on Fridays&Saturdays
Closed
Irregular

Providing selected dishes and a relaxing space

Tojin Ebisu

Prosperity in business

Tojin Ebisu

This Ebisu is impressive with his crow's foot, high nose and smiling face with his teeth fully shown. It is a rare statue made by the descendent of a sculptor of stone Buddha, exclusively employed by a lord of Saga Domain.

Yatoji Denkichi Hompo Tojin Store

 Shop

Yatoji Denkichi Hompo Tojin Store

Open
9:00-20:00
Closed
only New Year's day

Mukashi-yokan (azuki-bean jelly bar), with its moist and crispy surface, is popular.


From Saga Sta. South Gate to Saga Government Office

Kosodate Ebisu

Luck in pregnancy&smooth delivery / happiness of children

Kosodate Ebisu

Ebisu standing along side the Yahata Shrine approach holds a baby. After visiting the shrine, why not lay your hand on the baby's head.

TOJIN Jaya

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TOJIN Jaya

Open
9:00-24:00
Closed
From Dec.29 to Jan. 3

An easy-to-stop-by cafe serves huge hotdogs and other specials of the day.

Muraoka Sohompo Tojin Store

 Shop

Muraoka Sohompo Tojin Store

Open
8:00-20:00
Closed
None

Yokan (azuki-bean jelly bar), produced with a more than 100-year traditional method, has a pleasant aftertaste and refined sweetness.

Japanese cuisine, Kibun

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Japanese cuisine, Kibun

Open
11:30-14:30
17:30-22:00
(last order by 21:00)
Closed
Irregular

Restaurant serving food that guests can enjoy with their palate and eyes.

Izakaya, Furukawa

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Izakaya, Furukawa

Open
17:00-23:00
Closed
Sundays and holidays

Local cuisine with food materials from Ariake Sea and 70 kinds of local sake brewed in Saga.

Kura

 Eat

Kura

Open
17:00-24:00 on weekdays
17:00-2:00 am on Fri, Sat, and the day before holidays
Closed
None

Local cuisine with delicacies from Ariake Sea and Nabe (hot-pot) are served.

Denshuan

 Eat

Denshuan

Open
22:00-1:00am
(last order)
22:00-3:00am on Fri. and Sat.
Closed
Sundays (Monday if it is a holiday)

Pure Japanese style shot bar exclusive for Japanese sake

Shun-no-kura Parsley

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Shun-no-kura Parsley

Open
18:00-1:00am
Closed
Irregular

Local Japanese sake brewed in Saga and dishes with locally produced seasonalfood are served.

Yotteko Jukkanbori

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Yotteko Jukkanbori

Open
10:00-18:00
11:00-17:00 for lunch
Closed
Sundays

Healthy lunchmenus use a large volume of locally-produced vegetables.

Kama-yakitori Hompo Oyahinaya Shirayama Store

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Kama-yakitori Hompo Oyahinaya Shirayama Store

Open
18:30-2:00am
(last order by1:00)
18:00-24:00
(last order by 23:00) on Sun.
Closed
None

Kama-yakitori grilled with original secret sauce is sure to satisfy your appetite.

Hatomori Fukuta Ebisu

Praying for good catch of fish

Hatomori Fukuta Ebisu

Ebisu with moss marks has a profound appearance. Seeing Ebisu laughing while riding on a big whale is very rare.

R-style Dining

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R-style Dining

Open
11:30-14:30 for Lunch
17:30-22:00 for Dinner
Closed
Wednesdays

Exquisite pastas, delicious western-style dishes and puddings are served

Shiruko Ippei

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Shiruko Ippei

Open
11:00-19:00
Closed
Irregular

Shiruko(sweet azuki-bean soup with ricecake) was introduced on a popular T.V. program.

Shihoju Ebisu

Peace to the household / traffic safety

Shihoju Ebisu

This auspicious Ebisu has four hoju (jewels) on his head and belly. Touch the hoju while making a wish and it may come true.

Restaurant Shirayama Bunga

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Restaurant Shirayama Bunga

Open
11:30-14:30
(last order)
17:30-21:00 (last order)on weekdays
17:00-21:00 (last order) on weekends and holidays
Closed
on Mondays (the following day if Monday is a holiday)

Curry with delicate taste based on French cooking methods

Kitajima Shirayama Honten

 Shop

Kitajima Shirayama Honten

Open
9:00-20:00
Closed
January 1

Maruboro, a popular soft cookie with simple taste, is a specialty sweet in Saga.

Tempura Chidori

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Tempura Chidori

Open
18:00-23:00
18:00-22:30 on Sundays
Closed
Irregular

Tempura with seasonal food materials is served.

Sweets&tea shop,Musen-kan

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Sweets tea shop,Musen-kan

Open
10:00-19:00
Closed
Irregular

Have a nice afternoon with pretty cakes and flavorful tea.

Ringo-tei

 Eat

Ringo-tei

Open
10:00-19:00
Closed
None

Bento shop with a choice of 70 different kinds.

Japanese Inn Akebono

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Japanese Inn Akebono

Open
【Check-in】16:00
【Check-out】11:00
Closed
None

Delicious food served in Saga porcelain can be enjoyed at a traditional Japanese inn.

Saga Tamaya

 Eat Shop

Saga Tamaya

Open
10:00-18:30
Closed
Irregular

A long-established department store sells delicacies and souvenirs of Saga Prefecture.【TAX FREE】

Nikoniko Fukuwarai Ebisu

Prosperity in business / Traffic safety

Nikoniko Fukuwarai Ebisu

This Ebisu stands at the corner of Saga Tamaya Department Store, wishing prosperity of surrounding stores. He smiles and watches over safety at the large traffic intersection.

Tea room Ariyume

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Tea room Ariyume

Open
8:00-17:00 from Mondays to Fridays
8:00-19:00 on Saturdays
11:00-16:00 on holidays
Closed
on Sundays

Space is available to relax yourself without worrying about daily affairs.

Chinese Dining Haru

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Chinese Dining Haru

Open
11:30-14:30
17:30-21:30
Closed
Mondays

If you want to eat Chinise food in Saga, this is your place.

Chuo-odori route

Yanagimachi route