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Arita Porcelain Town 有田

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Arita Porcelain Town today

  • What it is: Birthplace of Japanese porcelain, where a Korean potter found porcelain stone at Izumiyama. Kilns, galleries and Tozan Shrine with its porcelain gate fill the old Uchiyama streets.
  • Getting there: JR Sasebo Line to Arita or Kami-Arita Station; the Uchiyama old-town area is closest to Kami-Arita.
  • Hours: Shops and galleries keep daytime hours; streets open any time.
  • Admission: Free to walk; museums and kilns set their own fees.
  • Tip: The Arita Ceramic Fair fills a 6 km street with stalls every year from 29 April to 5 May; expect big crowds.
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Ceramic Fair in Golden Week; autumn pottery events

Checked against: Arita, Saga – Wikipedia. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Arita Porcelain Town on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.