Kitahata Koyou-no-Mori Park

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Kitahata Koyou-no-Mori Park is an intellectual cultural nature park fusing the romance of pottery culture and natural healing, preserving and maintaining old kiln ruins that are the absolute starting point of Karatsu ware history alongside beautiful great nature. You can closely inspect the ruins of prestigious climbing kilns where artisans once poured their passion to burn fire, allowing you to learn in detail about the depth of Japanese careful craftsmanship history. Well-maintained walking trails spread through the lush green park, offering the best environment to enjoy a leisurely stroll while looking at seasonal grass and trees. Deeply touching historical stories while taking a deep breath in fresh nature richly satisfies your intellectual curiosity and refreshes your mind and body.

Kitahata Koyou-no-Mori Park
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【佐賀県唐津市の風景：4K映像】秋のいろどり [古窯の森公園 北波多稗田](令和4年11月21日撮影）

【佐賀県唐津市の風景：4K映像】秋のいろどり [古窯の森公園 北波多稗田](令和4年11月21日撮影）

Karatsu City

Kitahata Koyou-no-Mori Park

Address
3372-104 Hieda, Kitahata, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
Website
https://www.karatsu-kankou.jp/
Operator
Karatsu Tourist Association

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