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
Street address
- Arita Town, Saga Prefecture
About SAGA Access
Opening Hours
- Arita Tourism Association
Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 daily
Closed
Best season
- All year
Point
- The Arita Ceramics Fair held every year from April 29th to May 5th sees over 1 million visitors each year.
update: Sep.3.2024
Spots around
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Kashima "Wood carving workshop Sugicho, Hizen-Hamashuku, Yutokuinari Shrine"
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Saga City Mountain Area "Hizen Nao Washi, Farm-inn 'Guza,' Donguri Mura, Nishiyamada Farm"
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Saga Balloon Museum
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Okawachiyama, Imari City
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Furuyu Onsen
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Ureshino-cha Tea Tourism
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Kyushu-Saga International Airport
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Giant camphor tree of Takeo (Takeo no Okusu)
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Seven Caves Sightseeing Cruise
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Saga City
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Mifuneyama Rakuen
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Hado Cape, Turban Shell (Sazae) Grill Stalls
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Tara Town, Takezaki Crabs and Oysters
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Kouraku Kiln Inc(Treasure hunting in Arita)
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Yoko Museum ・Japanese Garden Keishu-En(making accessory using ceramic parts)
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Karatsu City
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Yoshinogari Historical Park
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Ureshino Onsen
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Takeo Onsen
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Saga Castle History Museum
