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Discover Arita not only through its porcelain, but through the town that grew around it. Visit Tozan Shrine, where ceramic works appear throughout the grounds, learn how Arita ware developed and connected with overseas markets at the local museum, then walk past tombai walls and through historic streets lined with workshops and pottery shops. By combining history, architecture, craftsmanship, and the working townscape, this tour reveals how porcelain shaped Arita’s identity for centuries.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of the first torii gate of Tozan Shrine. Your guide will be waiting near the gate holding a yellow sign. Please check the meeting point on the map before the tour.
The tour ends near Fudanotsuji Intersection in central Arita, with easy access to nearby shops, cafés, and local transportation.
Itinerary
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1Tozan Shrine
Tozan Shrine is closely connected to the history of Arita porcelain and honors Yi Sam-pyeong, traditionally regarded as one of its founders. The grounds feature numerous porcelain works, including a distinctive ceramic torii gate, reflecting how deeply pottery culture is rooted in the town.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Arita Pottery and Porcelain Museum
The Arita Ceramic Museum introduces the history, techniques, and international development of Arita ware. Its exhibits show how local porcelain evolved through influences from China and overseas trade with Europe.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Tonbaibei in the Back Street
This quiet backstreet is lined with traditional tombai walls made from reused kiln bricks and firing tools. The walls preserve visible traces of Arita’s long history as a working porcelain town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Arita Uchiyama is the historic heart of the porcelain town, where workshops, merchants, and traditional townhouses developed side by side. Walking through the district reveals how porcelain production shaped both the local economy and the streetscape.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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