Prefecture Directory · Kyushu
Saga 佐賀県
Saga Prefecture lies on the northern coast of Kyushu, bordered by Fukuoka and Nagasaki, known for its ceramics tradition (Arita and Imari porcelain), historic Yoshinogari archaeological site, and significant Korean cultural connections through Karatsu. Foreign residents include technical training workers in manufacturing, agriculture, and fisheries.
Healthcare landscape
Saga University Hospital is the primary advanced-treatment facility, with Saga Prefectural Hospital Koseikan providing supplementary acute capacity. The prefecture's compact size means most residents can access these facilities without excessive travel. SPIRA (Saga Prefectural International Relations Association) provides multilingual consultation in 23 languages and assists foreign residents with healthcare navigation.
Multilingual medical support
さが多文化共生センター（外国人相談）
公益財団法人 佐賀県国際交流協会（SPIRA）
- Phone
- 0952-22-7830
- Hours
- 平日 9:00〜12:00 / 13:00〜16:00（土日祝・年末年始休）
- Languages
- 23 languages
Public health center (保健所)
Saga Prefecture operates public health centers (保健所, hokenjo) across its municipalities. Public health centers manage infectious disease surveillance, maternal and child health programs, and mental health consultation. Contact the prefectural health department or your municipal office to locate the nearest hokenjo.
Emergency numbers in Japan
- Ambulance / Fire: 119
- Police: 110
- Japan Helpline (24-hr English): 0570-000-911
- JNTO Tourist Helpline: 050-3816-2787 (available for medical referrals)
See our emergency guide for full details on calling an ambulance and communicating with emergency services in Japan.
Last reviewed: September 2026