Highlights of Arita Town

Here are some must-see spots in Arita Town. Although it is a small area, Arita Town has many treasures. Please come and discover the treasures.

02/13/2025 / Last updated : 02/13/2025 pha55009 Highlights of Arita Town

Sueyama (Tozan) Shrine

This is the main shrine. There are 88,000 shrines in Japan. Shinto is our indigenous religion of Japan, featuring a multitude of gods, including Mt. Fuji and past emperors. This shrine, established in 1658, enshrines Emperor Ohjin (15th generation), the lord of Nabeshima (1st generation), and Kanagae Sanbei(generally known as Ri San Pei), the pioneer of […]

01/09/2025 / Last updated : 01/09/2025 pha55009 Highlights of Arita Town

Arita Station

This building is Arita Station, which is the entrance to Arita town. Arita Station opened in July 1897 and is a departure and arrival station for JR Kyushu Sasebo Line and the Matsuura Railway. The current building was renovated in June 1996 and the design is said to symbolize a coal kiln resembling those in […]

01/08/2025 / Last updated : 01/09/2025 pha55009 Highlights of Arita Town

View with the Tombai-bei Walls

Tombai-bei Walls Street, a back street in Arita Town This area, back street in Arita, is called “Tombai-bei Walls Back Street”. These back streets in this area are especially narrow. However, the local cars may swiftly pass by your side. So please mind those cars during this tour. Such a wall can only be seen […]