Arita Ware Private Walking Tour and Ceramics Treasure Hunt

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

In this private guided tour, you’ll visit some of Arita’s craft studios, where skilled artisans create porcelain masterpieces. After learning about Arita ware, try your luck at a treasure hunt, and get the chance to take home some prized ceramics!

[Highlights]
・Watch artisans at work in Arita’s Kuromuta-Obo district.
・See an actual climbing kiln, as well as other different types of kilns.
・Learn about Arita’s different porcelain-making techniques.
・Try your luck at a fun treasure hunt – take home Arita porcelain wares that catch your eye.
・Get insights and fascinating information about Arita from a local expert.

What's Included

For the museum and Kouraku Kiln
Taxi fares during the tour
Sightseeing guide fee
A fee of Ceramics Treasure Hunt at Kouraku Kiln
Kiln tour
Delivery charges of ceramics which guest(s) get during the treasure hunt

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

A guide wearing a yellow vest is waiting for guests

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    The town of Arita in Saga Prefecture is renowned for its highly appraised porcelain, Arita ware, which has been exported across the world ever since the Edo period (1603–1867). The exhibition features a comprehensive collection of ceramics from the Hizen region of Saga Prefecture and other parts of Kyushu, allowing visitors to learn about their history and appeal.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    A visit to the Shin Kiln, or the Gen'emon Kiln: This private guided tour will take you to Kuromuta-Obo district to discover Arita ware's secrets. Visiting this quaint town hidden in the mountains of Kyushu is a must-do for every pottery enthusiast, but many travelers just explore Arita’s Uchiyama district, as it is more accessible. The Kuromuta-Obo district has a high concentration of kilns, both historic and modern. After a visit to the Kyushu Ceramic Museum, an experienced, English-speaking guide will take you to two traditional kilns in the Kuromuta district: Shingama (or Gen-emon) and Kouraku. From facilities to products, each kiln boasts its own unique style and characteristics.At Shingama, you’ll see an actual ‘noborigama’ (a traditional climbing kiln) and learn how items are fired in the kiln. Then, at Gen-emon, you’ll watch artisans at work, learn how craftsmen decorate porcelain entirely by hand, and see a historical collection that includes ceramics from the Edo period.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    At the modern Kouraku Kiln, you’ll learn how tradition and innovation come together. Here, you’ll play a fun treasure-hunting game. Search the facility for new and old porcelain, and take home as much as you can fit in a basket!

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 株式会社ＶＩＳＩＴ九州

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Small Group
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