the Story behind Arita

Here are some behind-the-scenes stories about sightseeing in Arita Town that are not generally known. Arita Town offers unique attractions such as the Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings and the Tombai Walls in a slightly backstreet.

03/11/2025 / Last updated : 03/11/2025 pha55009 the Story behind Arita

The Porcelain Wonderland, Arita

A jar on the bridge parapet Have you ever been to a town where you can find many things made from porcelain? There is actually a place that seems to be like a wonderland of porcelain in Saga prefecture called Arita. Here in Arita, porcelain was first created at the beginning of the 17th century […]

02/13/2025 / Last updated : 02/13/2025 pha55009 the Story behind Arita

A climbing kiln in front of Arita Station?

Eye-catching Building Do you know what this is?It is Arita’s Information Center which is located near to Arita station.You can ask about the places you want to visit, rent a bicycle, and storage your luggage there. You can ask about the places you want to visit, rent a bicycle, and storage your luggage there. Can […]

01/07/2025 / Last updated : 01/09/2025 pha55009 the Story behind Arita

How to identify important historic buildings

In 1991, the 2-kilometer-long townscape of the Arita Uchiyama district was designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings, and 161 buildings from the Edo era to the Showa era are eligible for preservation. It is easy to identify a building that is being preserved and how old it is. The porcelain […]