Town in Kyūshū, Japan
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九州陶磁文化館 Kyushu Toji Bunkakan
It is famous throughout Japan for its research on ceramics. There are large exhibits of old and modern style ceramics.
有田ポーセリンパーク
A considerably large replica of a wannabe German village, located in the outskirts of Arita on the road to Hasami. Most stunning is probably the copy of the “Zwinger” a famous German castle in the city of Dresden. Inside the castle is a permanent exhibition of European porcelain held in one track and Arita porcelain in the other. Both are pretty impressive. Behind the castle lies a European style garden, and behind that a large ancient kiln can be visited. The rest of Porcelain Park is like a theme park.
有田館
Has an exhibition of modern art porcelain, 400 different cups for coffee or tea and a theater with mechanical computerized puppets made of porcelain.
陶山神社
Famous for its porcelain archway and other items of porcelain, which are usually made of stone at other shrines. This shrine is and was particularly revered by Arita’s ceramists.
深川製磁 チャイナ・オン・ザ・パーク
Experience pottery and porcelain design. The establishment dates back to the end of the last century when the Fukugawa factory was chosen to provide the Imperial household with porcelain. This large and modern style facility contains a factory, galleries, shops and a restaurant.
ろくろ座
If you are really interested in pottery but only have a half day you can spare, then Rokuroza is the place for you. Here you can learn how to make your own pottery.
RUNらんラン
Specializes in fried curry and blueberry parfaits. Temporarily closed as of April 2024.
ハピ カフェッタ
A burger restaurant across from Arita Station.
A restaurant with ramen, udon, champon, and gyoza dishes.
ケラミック有田
A guesthouse with Japanese and Western-style room options.
続異人館
A building in the historic pottery district that has been rennovated for use as an accommodation. Only 1 reservation can be made per night for up to 4 people, so you will have the place to yourself. Bookings may be made in English.
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