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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Ureshino Onsen
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Seven Caves Sightseeing Cruise
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Saga Castle History Museum
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Furuyu Onsen
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Takeo Onsen
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Yoshinogari Historical Park
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Saga Balloon Museum
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Kashima "Wood carving workshop Sugicho, Hizen-Hamashuku, Yutokuinari Shrine"
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Kouraku Kiln Inc(Treasure hunting in Arita)
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Saga City
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Okawachiyama, Imari City
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Ureshino-cha Tea Tourism
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Kyushu-Saga International Airport
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Hado Cape, Turban Shell (Sazae) Grill Stalls
