Arita Town
In the early 17th century, porcelain stone was discovered in the Arita area. Arita become the first place in Japan to produce porcelain and it has been the center of Japanese porcelain production ever since. In 1991, the Arita Uchiyama District was designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings. At Sueyama Shrine, visitors can view several porcelain structures such as the large Torii gate and the guardian dogs.
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More Information about Arita Town
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Street address
- Arita Town, Saga Prefecture
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Access
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Opening Hours
- Arita Tourism Association
Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 daily
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Closed
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Best season
- All year
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Point
- The Arita Ceramics Fair held every year from April 29th to May 5th sees over 1 million visitors each year.
update: Dec.16.2025
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Yoko Museum ・Japanese Garden Keishu-En(making accessory using ceramic parts)
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Takeo Onsen
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Tara Town, Takezaki Crabs and Oysters
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Saga City Mountain Area "Hizen Nao Washi, Farm-inn 'Guza,' Donguri Mura, Nishiyamada Farm"
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Saga City
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Giant camphor tree of Takeo (Takeo no Okusu)
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Kyushu-Saga International Airport
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Mifuneyama Rakuen
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Ureshino Onsen
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Saga Castle History Museum
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Hado Cape, Turban Shell (Sazae) Grill Stalls
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Karatsu City
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Seven Caves Sightseeing Cruise
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Saga Balloon Museum
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Kouraku Kiln Inc(Treasure hunting in Arita)
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Ureshino-cha Tea Tourism
