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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Giant camphor tree of Takeo (Takeo no Okusu)
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Yoko Museum ・Japanese Garden Keishu-En(making accessory using ceramic parts)
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Ureshino Onsen
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Tara Town, Takezaki Crabs and Oysters
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Seven Caves Sightseeing Cruise
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Furuyu Onsen
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Kyushu-Saga International Airport
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Hado Cape, Turban Shell (Sazae) Grill Stalls
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Saga Castle History Museum
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Saga City Mountain Area "Hizen Nao Washi, Farm-inn 'Guza,' Donguri Mura, Nishiyamada Farm"
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Yoshinogari Historical Park
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Ureshino-cha Tea Tourism
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Takeo Onsen
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Saga City
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Karatsu City
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Okawachiyama, Imari City
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Kouraku Kiln Inc(Treasure hunting in Arita)
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Kashima "Wood carving workshop Sugicho, Hizen-Hamashuku, Yutokuinari Shrine"
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Saga Balloon Museum
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Mifuneyama Rakuen
