Arita Town

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Arita Town is the birthplace of Japanese porcelain, globally renowned as the home of "Arita ware." Embraced by beautiful mountains, the town still preserves historic pottery kilns' chimneys and old streets called Tombai walls, where the artisan spirit of "Monozukuri" breathes throughout the entire town. The sophisticated traditional techniques create porcelain that are true works of art, and strolling through kilns to find your favorite piece is the ultimate luxury of travel. The quiet space where a unique aesthetic sense has been preserved for centuries deeply impresses visiting foreign tourists. Immerse yourself deeply in artisans' passion and long historical romance in Arita, the epitome of Japanese traditional crafts.

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Unique Experiences in Arita, SAGA

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come&see me(ARITA) feat. 鉄道むすめ・西浦ありさ

Arita Town

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Saga Prefectural Tourist Federation

Arita Town

Address: 1-1-1 Kohei, Arita Town, Nishimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture
Website: https://www.arita.jp/
Operator: Arita Tourism Association

Arita Town Spots List

Izumiyama Quarry
Tengudani Kiln Site
Harawake Koyo Ruins
Yamabeta Kiln Site
Kakiemon Kiln Site
Mt. Kurokami
Arita Porcelain Park, Arita Ware Studio
Kyushu Nature Trail

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Izumiyama Quarry

Izumiyama Quarry is a deeply sacred place that can be called the absolute starting point of all Arita ware, where white porcelain stone, the raw material for fine porcelain, was discovered in the early 17th century by the Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong. The unique, deeply cut cliffs created by continuously carving away the mountain for about 400 years vividly tell the history of great nature's modeling beauty and humans' amazing passion for craftsmanship at the same time, overwhelming visiting travelers. Stepping away from urban noise, immersing yourself in this quiet space that makes you feel the beginning of Arita's history...

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Tengudani Kiln Site

Tengudani Kiln Site is a historic ruin of extremely high value located in the rich mountains of Arita Town, where Yi Sam-pyeong, revered as the father of Japanese porcelain, is said to have first begun full-scale porcelain firing. The remains of the climbing kiln built by utilizing the slope vividly convey the prominent pottery technology of the time and the passion for craftsmanship that brought a revolution throughout Japan to the modern era. Standing in this sacred space where the silence of the deep forest spreads, the breath of the artisans who burned fire here centuries ago seems audible, deeply...

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Harawake Koyo Ruins

Harawake Koyo Ruins are a precious historical heritage quietly sleeping within the beautiful great nature of Arita Town, conveying the development of traditional pottery culture in the early Edo period. Here, rustic yet beautiful vessels that colored the daily life of the time were fired, and the excavated pottery shards vividly evoke the historical stories of how artisans polished their skills and pursued new beauty. In this silent space completely cut off from the digital busyness and noises of modern city life, spending time slowly tracing the deep historical footprints gently loosens mind-body tension, bringing inner peace and new inspiration...

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Yamabeta Kiln Site

Yamabeta Kiln Site is a highly important historical stage located in the rich mountains of Arita Town, recounting the diverse development and technological evolution of early Arita ware. Here, the footprints of the earliest attempts at vibrant color-painted porcelain, as well as white porcelain, have been discovered, conveying to the modern era the relentless challenges of artisans before Japanese traditional craft aesthetics took flight to the world. Strolling slowly through the ruins wrapped in fresh greenery and silence makes you step away from urban speed, perfect for quietly immersing yourself in long historical romance and the deep spirituality of craftsmanship...

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Kakiemon Kiln Site

Kakiemon Kiln Site is a prestigious historical sanctuary designated as an important intangible cultural property, which gave birth to the "Kakiemon style," the pinnacle of porcelain styles that Japan proudly presents to the world. The beauty of seasonal nature drawn with vivid colors by masterfully utilizing blanks on a beautiful milky-white body called Nigoshide holds a history of enchanting even European royalty and nobility. Visiting this place where artisans' high pride and traditional skills still breathe allows you to feel the ultimate in sophisticated Japanese traditional aesthetics with your skin. Surrendering yourself to the calm Japanese emotions drifted by historic...

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Mt. Kurokami

Mt. Kurokami, located in western Saga Prefecture, is an extremely mysterious and beautiful mountain that has been revered since ancient times as a sacred mountain for mountain worship due to its wild yet sacred rock surfaces and deep history. The view from the summit is an absolute masterpiece, and the grand panorama overlooking the lush nature spreading below and the distant Imari Bay deeply shakes the hearts of visitors. It is also a treasure house of precious plants with a unique ecosystem, and strolling along well-maintained climbing paths while listening to the singing of wild birds purifies mind-body clutter and...

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Arita Porcelain Park, Arita Ware Studio

Located within Arita Porcelain Park, the Arita ware studio is an exceptional experiential spot where you can learn the techniques of Arita ware, the epitome of Japanese traditional crafts, with all five senses. Within the park, magnificent architecture faithfully replicating Germany's Zwinger Palace soars, showing a unique harmony of exotic mood like an old European castle and Japanese traditional aesthetics. Under the kind guidance of professional artisans, you can actually experience ceramic wheel-spinning or painting to create your own unique piece, feeling the nobility of handiwork with your skin. Along with strolling through beautiful gardens, spend an intellectual time touching...

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Kyushu Nature Trail

The Kyushu Nature Trail is a long-distance walking trail that connects Kyushu's beautiful nature and rich history into a single path. The section within Saga Prefecture connects peaceful countryside landscapes, green mountains, and shrines and temples with a long history, allowing you to touch Japan's unpretentious, genuine natural kindness with every step. Walking slowly on your own feet comfortably sharpens the five senses, letting you directly feel wild birds' singing, wind rustles, and the breath of the earth. Away from urban speed, while synchronizing with great nature's bio-rhythm, you can experience the ultimate introspective long walk to luxuriously refresh and...

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