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Arita Porcelain Park
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Arita Porcelain Park

A ceramics-themed park with a replica Baroque palace, gardens, pottery workshops, souvenir shops and dining facilities.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address370-2 Toyaotsu, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0014
ClosedRegular holidays Irregular holidays
By car10 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 5 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita IC
ParkingParking lot Location Arita Porcelain Park Large (number of cars/fees) 20 spaces/free Regular cars (number/fees) 500 spaces/free of charge
Kusuki no Mori
LeisureNearby: Imari City

Kusuki no Mori

A center offering herbal consultations, tai chi, exercise classes and tea-blending experiences, alongside medicines, cosmetics and medicinal-food ingredients.

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Address〒848-0027 Saga Prefecture Imari City Tachibanacho 3520-6
ClosedRegular holiday: 2nd Wednesday
Public transportThere are beauty and oriental medicine experiences such as making your own healthy tea, a moxibustion chair, and the Reibidou Salon (mugwort steaming, relaxing foot bath, hyperbaric oxygen room, etc.).
By car30 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Kitagata IC / 15 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Higashifusho IC 3 minutes by car from JR Imari Station
ParkingParking lot Location On site Large (number of cars/fees) 3 spaces/free Regular cars (number/fees) 100 spaces/free of charge
Forest and squirrel amusement park Fairy Tale Village
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Forest and squirrel amusement park Fairy Tale Village

A family amusement park with rides, play equipment and small animals to feed. Picnics are allowed and parking is free.

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Hours09:30〜17:00
Address〒843-0232 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Nishikawanoboricho Jinroku 20040
Last admission(Last entry 4:00 p.m.) Address: 20040 Jinroku, Nishikawatocho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, 843-0232 Price <General Fees> For details, see the related link "Prices and Operations...
Public transportIt is a 4-minute drive from the Ureshino Interchange, a 10-minute drive from the Takeo Minami Interchange, and a 70-minute walk from Ureshino Onsen Station.
By car4 minutes by car from Ureshino IC, 10 minutes by car from Takeo Minami Interchange
ParkingParking: Large vehicles: Free Regular vehicles: Capable of accommodating 1,000 spaces (Free)

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Arita hot spring
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Arita hot spring

A wooden hot-spring facility in a natural setting, with communal baths, a sauna, open-air and private baths, plus an adjoining RV park.

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Hours10:00〜21:00
Price¥490–¥750
Address902 Minamiharako, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0027
ClosedClosed on Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a holiday)
By car5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 15 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange
ParkingParking Lot Location Arita Onsen Large (Number of cars/Fee) None Standard cars (Number of cars/Fee) 20 spaces/Free
Saga Prefectural Kyushu Ceramic Culture Museum
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Saga Prefectural Kyushu Ceramic Culture Museum

A museum specializing in ceramics including Arita ware and Imari ware. At the permanent exhibition "History of Arita Ware," you can experience the diverse stories of Arita Ware through masterpieces and digital images.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
PriceFree
Address3100-1 Tokotsu, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-8585
Last admission16:30
Before you goThe permanent exhibition is free. Special exhibitions may be subject to additional charges.
ClosedClosed on Mondays (or the following weekday in the case of holidays) New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Public transportPublic transportation: JR Sasebo Line, MR (Matsuura Railway) About 12 minutes walk from Arita Station.
By carBy car: Approximately 10 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway.
ParkingParking available 300 spaces (free)
Arita Sera
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Arita Sera

A district of ceramics shops selling everyday tableware, gifts and art porcelain, alongside galleries, restaurants and accommodation.

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Hours10:00〜17:00
Address2351-169 Akasakahei, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0024
ClosedNo regular holidays
By car5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita IC 15 minutes by car from Mikawauchi IC
ParkingParking: Large vehicles: 10 spaces, free; Regular vehicles: 800 spaces, free.
Japanese cuisine Yasuna
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Japanese cuisine Yasuna

A Japanese restaurant serving local seafood and mountain produce in Arita ware, with private rooms and ceramic-box lunches.

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Hours17:00〜21:00
Address833-4 Honmachihei, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture
ClosedRegular holidays Irregular holidays
By car3 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 15 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange
ParkingParking location Japanese restaurant Yasuna Large (number of cars/price) 2 cars/free Regular cars (number of cars/price) 10 cars/free
KILN ARITA Tourist Information Center
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KILN ARITA Tourist Information Center

A tourist information office beside Arita Station, with sightseeing brochures and booking counters for bicycle and car rentals.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address972-31 Honmachihei, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, 844-0018
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
ParkingParking lot None
Access30 seconds walk from JR Arita Station
Fukagawa Seiji China on the Park
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Fukagawa Seiji China on the Park

A ceramics park with historical and contemporary displays, an outlet shop, painting experiences, a cafe and restaurant, plus seasonal lavender flowers.

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Hours09:30〜17:30
Address111 Haraakiotsu, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 849-4176
ClosedClosed on Tuesdays (open if it is a holiday) Restaurants Tuesdays and Wednesdays (open if it is a holiday) Year-end and New Year holidays
By car10 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 20 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange 5 minutes by car from Mikawauchi Interchange
ParkingParking Lot Location Fukagawa Seiji China on the Park Large (number of cars/price) 5 cars/free Regular car (number of cars/price) 30 cars/free
Nori pottery kiln
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Nori pottery kiln

A pottery studio and gallery using natural mineral glazes and early Arita techniques, also serving buckwheat noodles in its own ceramics.

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Hours10:00〜22:00
Address426-1 Minamizancho, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, 844-0028
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
By car7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange 10 minutes by car from Mikawauchi Interchange
ParkingParking Lot Location Nori Ceramic Kiln Regular cars (number of cars/price) 2 cars, free / 2nd parking lot 10 cars, free
Imaemon kiln
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Imaemon kiln

A historic kiln continuing the tradition of colored Nabeshima porcelain, with contemporary works using refined decorative techniques.

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Hours08:00〜17:00
Address〒844-0006 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Akaemachi 2-1-15
ClosedClosed: First Sunday, December 30th to January 5th, August 15th to 16th
Public transport25 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
By car25 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
ParkingParking Lot Location Imaemon Kiln Large (number of cars/fee) None Regular cars (number of cars/fee) 5 cars/free
Arita Tourism Association
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Arita Tourism Association

A tourist information stop in Arita's pottery district, with brochures, local sweets and small ceramic souvenirs, also suitable for a walking break.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address〒844-0005 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Kobira 1-1-1
Admission(Advance reservation required at least 3 days in advance) "Bura Arita" with the guide [Date] November 21st (Sat), 22nd (Sun), 23rd (Monday/holiday), 2026 [Time] 13:30…
ClosedClosed: December 29th to January 3rd
Public transport5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 15 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station
By car5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 15 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station
ParkingParking lot Nearest parking lot: Arita Ceramic Art Museum parking lot (free)
Munemasa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
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Munemasa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

Through sake creation, we will provide the world with new sake culture, richness, and excitement.

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Hours09:00〜16:00
Address340-28 Toyaotsu, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0014
ClosedClosed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (the shop is open every day)
By car10 minutes by car from Arita/Hasami Interchange
ParkingParking: Please use Arita Porcelain Park ■Large cars (number of cars and fees): 20 cars, free of charge ■Normal cars (number of cars and fees): 100 cars, free of charge
Arita Ceramic Museum
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Arita Ceramic Museum

A ceramics museum in a converted historic stone warehouse, displaying Arita pottery and works connected with its export history.

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Hours09:00〜16:30
Address〒844-0004 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Odaru 1-4-2
ClosedClosed on Mondays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) *However, open on Mondays during the Arita Ceramics Market and Autumn Arita Ceramics Festival *Temporarily closed due to exhibit changes, etc.
Public transportCar: 8 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C. JR: Take the Arita Town Community Bus from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station, get off at Futonotsuji bus stop, and walk 3 minutes.
By carCar: 8 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C. JR: Take the Arita Town Community Bus from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station, get off at Futonotsuji bus stop, and walk 3 minutes.
ParkingParking available
Gallery Arita
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Gallery Arita

A cafe and restaurant surrounded by a large collection of coffee cups, with local dishes, sweets and a choice of cup for hot drinks.

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Hours11:00〜17:00
Address3057 Honmachi Otsu, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0018
ClosedRegular holidays Irregular holidays
Public transport5 minutes on foot from JR Arita Station 3 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
By car5 minutes on foot from JR Arita Station 3 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
ParkingParking location Gallery Arita Large (number of cars/price) 1 car/free Regular car (number of cars/price) 20 cars/free
Kanezen Pottery FACTORY SHOP
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Kanezen Pottery FACTORY SHOP

A store attached to the Arita ware pottery ``Kanezen Seisho.'' We sell a wide variety of outlet products, from tableware for commercial use to tableware for home use.

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Hours10:00〜18:00
Address174 Nambara-ko, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture
ClosedClosed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
2016/SHOP
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2016/SHOP

A gallery-style ceramics shop presenting contemporary Arita ware by Japanese and international designers, with a cafe space.

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Hours10:00〜17:00
Address2351-169 Akasakahei, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0024
ClosedClosed on Wednesdays, irregular holidays
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
KIHARA
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KIHARA

A ceramics company offering everyday tableware, gifts and collaborative designs developed with creators and artists from Japan and abroad.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address2351-169 Akasakahei, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0024 Inside Aritasera
By car5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 15 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange 15 minutes by car from Mikawauchi Interchange
ParkingParking lot *Inside Arita Sera Large cars: 10 spaces, free Regular cars: 800 spaces, free
Koransha
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Koransha

A historic porcelain showroom and gallery displaying antique ceramics and artworks associated with the company's international exhibition history.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address〒844-0005 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Kobira 1-3−8
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
Public transport15 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
By car15 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
ParkingParking location Koransha Large (number of cars/fees) None Regular cars (number/fees) 15 spaces/free
Suyama Shrine
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Suyama Shrine

A hillside shrine known for its porcelain torii gate, guardian figures and other ceramic offerings, with a monument honoring Arita's porcelain founder nearby.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address〒844-0004 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Odaru 2-5-1
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transport20 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita IC
By car20 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita IC
ParkingParking Lot Location Large car: Aritakan Regular car: Suzan Shrine precincts Large car (number of cars/price) 1 car, free Regular car (number of cars/price) 20 cars/paid
Fukagawa Seiji Main Store
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Fukagawa Seiji Main Store

A porcelain showroom known for luminous blue decoration, with a historical collection on the upper floor. Collection visits require advance reservations.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
AddressSaga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Kobira 1-1-8
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
Public transport20 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita IC
By car20 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita IC
ParkingParking location Fukagawa Seiji Main Store Large (number of cars/price) 1 car/free Regular car (number of cars/price) 10 cars/free
Ryumon Campsite
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Ryumon Campsite

A campsite beside a gorge at the foot of the mountains, offering seasonal scenery and summer water play. Closed during the year-end and New Year period.

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Hours16:00〜10:00
Address2399-6 Hiroseyamako, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 849-4151
ClosedClosed: Year-end and New Year holidays (December 28th to January 3rd)
Public transportMicrobuses: 2 (free) Ordinary cars: 70 (free)
By car15 minutes by car from Arita Station
ParkingParking lot Microbus: 2 spaces (free) Ordinary cars: 70 spaces (free)
Kakiemon kiln
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Kakiemon kiln

A museum introducing Kakiemon porcelain through the kiln's history and representative vessels, known for delicate overglaze decoration and white space.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address352 Minamisancho, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0028
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
Public transportIt takes 1 hour and 20 minutes from Hakata Station to Arita Station on the ``Limited Express Midori'', which runs once every hour.
By car7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange 10 minutes by car from Mikawauchi Interchange
ParkingParking location Kakiemon Kiln Large (number of cars/price) 1 car/free Regular car (number of cars/price) 10 cars/free
Daiyoshi village
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Daiyoshi village

A reservation-only outdoor activity site with seasonal vegetable harvesting, exploratory play, bouldering and trampolines. Check the current activity program before visiting.

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Hours11:00〜16:00
Address2671 Maruohei, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0023
ClosedClosed Monday to Friday
ParkingParking available
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Arita Town History and Folklore Museum East Building/Arita Ware Reference Museum
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Arita Town History and Folklore Museum East Building/Arita Ware Reference Museum

A museum of Arita's pottery history and local culture, with excavated ceramics, historic tools and restored kiln-related structures outside.

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Hours09:00〜16:30
Address〒844-0001 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Izumiyama 1-4−1
ClosedClosed: Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) *The museum may be temporarily closed due to exhibit changes, etc.
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C. JR: Take the Arita-cho community bus from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station and get off at Shirajigaoka bus stop.
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C. JR: Take the Arita-cho community bus from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station and get off at Shirajigaoka bus stop.
ParkingParking available 8 spaces
Former Tashiro family Western building
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Former Tashiro family Western building

A restored early Western-style residence combining stained glass and Western-inspired architecture with traditional tatami rooms.

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Hours10:00〜16:00
Address〒8440001 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Izumiyama 1-4-3
ClosedRegular holidays: Weekdays, New Year holidays, December 28th to January 4th
Public transport15 minutes walk from JR Kami-Arita Station, 1 minute walk from Arita Community Bus Futonotsuji bus stop from Arita Station
ParkingParking: None
Independence support workshop “Akaeza”
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Independence support workshop “Akaeza”

An incubation studio for emerging ceramic artists, offering opportunities to watch pottery-making, try workshops and purchase artists' work.

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PriceVaries
Address〒844-0006 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Akaemachi 1-2−18
ClosedRegular holidays Irregular holidays
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Hasami-Arita Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway JR: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Kami-Arita Station or Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Hasami-Arita Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway JR: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Kami-Arita Station or Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line
ParkingParking available 2 spaces
black hair mountain
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black hair mountain

A mountain landscape of rocky peaks, deep forest and rare plants, with hiking routes and viewpoints across the surrounding countryside.

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LocationHirose Sanko, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 849-4151
Public transportCar: 20 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange (Nishikyushu Expressway), 30 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange (Nagasaki Expressway) JR: By taxi from JR Sanmasaka Station (Sasebo Line)...
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange (Nishikyushu Expressway), 30 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange (Nagasaki Expressway) JR: By taxi from JR Sanmasaka Station (Sasebo Line)...
ParkingParking available: 15 spaces at the entrance, 8 spaces at Chichimachibo Park
History and Culture Forest Park
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History and Culture Forest Park

A former international exposition park with cultural facilities, children's play areas, a fountain square and a monument by Taro Okamoto.

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Address1788 Kurokawa Ko, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 849-4165
Public transportCar: 15 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C., 10 minutes by car from Mikawauchi I.C. JR: Take the Matsuura Railway from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line. 10 minutes walk from MR Kurokawa Station. Taxi from Arita Station...
By carCar: 15 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita I.C., 10 minutes by car from Mikawauchi I.C. JR: Take the Matsuura Railway from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line. 10 minutes walk from MR Kurokawa Station.
ParkingParking available 275 spaces (free)
Tonbai fence
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Tonbai fence

Historic walls made from reused kiln bricks and ceramic tools, lining backstreets that preserve the atmosphere of the pottery town.

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Location〒844-0003 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Kamikohira
Public transportLarge bus: Aritakan (1 car) *Reservation required (charged) Regular car: Arita Ceramic Museum (15 cars) (free)
By car20 minutes walk from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange
ParkingParking Large bus: Aritakan (1 car) *Reservation required (charged) Ordinary car: Arita Ceramic Museum (15 cars) (free)
Izumiyama magnet field
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Izumiyama magnet field

A historic porcelain-stone quarry associated with the origins of Japanese porcelain. Additional normally restricted areas open during the autumn ceramics festival.

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Address〒844-0001 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Izumiyama 1-5
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transport15 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 8 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
By car15 minutes on foot from JR Kamiarita Station 8 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami Arita Interchange
ParkingParking lot Large (number of cars/price) 6 spaces/free Regular cars (number/price) 8 spaces/free
Townscape of Uchiyama district
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Townscape of Uchiyama district

A preserved streetscape combining traditional townhouses, Western-style buildings and pottery showrooms from successive historical periods.

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LocationUchiyama District, Arita Town, Nishimatsuura District
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transportLarge bus: 1 (Arita Hall) *Reservation required Regular cars: 15 (Arita Ceramic Museum) Both free of charge
By car20 minutes walk from JR Kamiarita Station 7 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 10 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita Interchange
ParkingParking: Large bus: 1 (Arita Hall) *Reservation required Regular cars: 15 (Arita Ceramic Museum) Both free of charge
Grand Duke Sunju of Izumiyama Benzaiten
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Grand Duke Sunju of Izumiyama Benzaiten

An ancient ginkgo tree in a shrine's grounds, known for its golden autumn leaves and the nearby remains of a historic checkpoint.

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Address〒844-0001 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Izumiyama 1-14
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami Arita Interchange JR: 10 minutes walk from JR Kami-Arita Station
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami Arita Interchange JR: 10 minutes walk from JR Kami-Arita Station
Ryumon Gorge
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Ryumon Gorge

A gorge with walking routes through the mountain landscape. The campsite is closed for renovation; confirm reopening before planning a stay.

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Location〒849-4151 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Hiroseyama
Public transportMicrobuses: 2 (free) Ordinary cars: 70 (free)
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami Arita IC JR: 15 minutes by taxi from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station
ParkingParking lot Microbus: 2 spaces (free) Ordinary cars: 70 spaces (free)
Mt. Rice Terraces
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Mt. Rice Terraces

Terraced rice fields shaped by generations of hillside farming, forming a scenic landscape in the mountain district.

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Location〒849-4146 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Take
Public transportCar: 30 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami Arita IC JR: 20 minutes by taxi from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station
By carCar: 30 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami Arita IC JR: 20 minutes by taxi from JR Sasebo Line Arita Station
Lee Sam-pyeong monument
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Lee Sam-pyeong monument

A monument honoring the founder of Arita porcelain, with views across the town's kilns and traditional houses.

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Address〒844-0004 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Odaru 2-5−1
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita Interchange JR: Take the Arita Town Community Bus from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line, get off at Futonotsuji bus stop, and walk 20 minutes.
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nishi-Kyushu Expressway Hasami-Arita Interchange JR: Take the Arita Town Community Bus from Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line, get off at Futonotsuji bus stop, and walk 20 minutes.
ParkingParking available: Approximately 20 spaces (Suyama Shrine, free) *About 15 minutes walk up from Suyama Shrine
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Arita Uchiyama
SightseeingArita Town

Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Arita Uchiyama

A preserved pottery-town district with a mix of Japanese and Western-style buildings, merchant shops, kiln owners' homes and workshops.

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Address2202 Tatebetsu, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 849-4153
By carCar: 8 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Hasami Arita Interchange
ParkingParking available Please use the Arita Ceramic Art Museum parking lot or other parking lots in the town.
Gen'emon kiln
SightseeingArita Town

Gen'emon kiln

A kiln combining traditional Imari patterns with contemporary designs, with an antique porcelain collection and weekday workshop viewing.

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Address2726 Maruohei, Arita-machi, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture 844-0023
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
By car5 minutes by car from JR Arita Station 15 minutes by car from Hasami/Arita IC 15 minutes by car from Mikawauchi IC
ParkingParking location Gen'emon Kiln Large (number of cars/fees) None Regular cars (number/fees) 10 spaces/free
Kaneao
SightseeingArita Town

Kaneao

A ceramics select shop offering simple everyday tableware and playful small objects, with a casual design focus.

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Address〒844-0003 Saga Prefecture Nishimatsura District Arita Town Kamikohira 2-3-3
ClosedDue to irregular business hours, we ask that you contact us in advance if you are traveling.
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Nabeshima Torasen Kiln
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Imari City

Nabeshima Torasen Kiln

A pottery studio producing celadon for everyday use, with an adjoining cafe serving food and drinks in the studio's own ceramics.

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Hours10:00〜17:00
Address〒848-0025 Saga Prefecture Imari City Okawachicho Otsu 1823-2
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
SEIZAN+
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Imari City

SEIZAN+

A pottery shop offering colorful, casual tableware for everyday dining, alongside a long-established kiln with Nabeshima roots.

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Hours09:30〜17:00
Address〒848-0025 Saga Prefecture Imari City Okawachicho Otsu 1832
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Imari City Tourism Association
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Imari CityBooking / tickets

Imari City Tourism Association

A tourist information office in Imari Station, also selling local pottery, sweets and regional products, plus selected bus tickets.

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Hours09:00〜17:30
Address〒848-0041 Saga Prefecture Imari City Shintencho 622-13
ClosedClosed: December 29th to January 3rd
Public transportAdjacent to JR Imari Station and Matsuura Railway Imari Station
By carProceed through Tosu Junction towards Nagasaki Expressway (Nagasaki/Saga). Get off at the Takeo Kitagata Interchange, turn left toward Imari, and then turn left at the first intersection toward Imari (Prefectural Route 331). …
ParkingParking: None
Matsuura Hajime Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Imari City

Matsuura Hajime Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

A long-established sake brewery associated with a local story about a mysterious kappa mummy, enshrined as a protective water deity.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address312 Yamashiro-cho, Imari City, Saga Prefecture 849-4251
ClosedNo regular holidays
By car40 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Kitagata IC / 25 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Higashifusho IC 20 minutes by car from JR Imari Station
ParkingParking lot Large (number of cars/fees): 3 spaces Ordinary cars (number of spaces/fees): 20 spaces
Imari/Nabeshima Gallery
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Imari City

Imari/Nabeshima Gallery

A ceramics museum inside Imari Station, displaying rotating selections of Nabeshima ware and antique Imari porcelain.

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Hours10:00〜17:00
Address〒848-0041 Saga Prefecture Imari City Shintencho 622-13
ClosedClosed: Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, the museum will be closed the next day), New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) *There may also be temporary closures due to changes in exhibits, etc.
Public transport[Passenger car] If you use the municipal station parking lot, the first hour will be free if you go through the prescribed procedures. [Chartered bus] There is a dedicated bus parking lot (2 spaces) in front of the Imari Station East Building. *Passenger…
ParkingParking lot [Passenger car] If you use the municipal station parking lot, the first hour will be free if you go through the prescribed procedures. [Chartered bus] There is a dedicated bus parking lot (2 spaces) in front of the Imari Station East Building.
Secret Kiln Village Okawachiyama
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Imari City

Secret Kiln Village Okawachiyama

A historic pottery village with working kilns, reconstructed kiln-era sites, porcelain artworks and a wind-chime tower, with seasonal pottery festivals.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address〒848-0025 Saga Prefecture Imari City Okawachicho Otsu 1806
Public transport30 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC / 20 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Imari Higashifusho IC 15 minutes by car from Imari Station (bus available)
By car30 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC / 20 minutes by car from Nishikyushu Expressway Imari Higashifusho IC 15 minutes by car from Imari Station (bus available)
ParkingParking lot Large (number of spaces/fees) 400 spaces in total (no distinction between large and small), free (1,000 yen only when events are held) Ordinary cars (number of spaces/fees) Free (500 yen only when events are held)
Sea Silk Road Museum
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Imari City

Sea Silk Road Museum

A restored white-walled warehouse introducing Imari's history as a ceramics export port, with porcelain displays, sales and pottery workshops.

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Hours10:00〜17:00
Address〒848-0047 Saga Prefecture Imari City Imaricho Ko 554-1
ClosedClosed on Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, the next day will be closed), New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Public transportTrain: 5 minutes walk from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Railway Imari Station
ParkingParking available 3 spaces
Imari City Pottery Merchant Museum “Marukoma”
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Imari City

Imari City Pottery Merchant Museum “Marukoma”

A restored pottery merchant's house, preserving the narrow traditional layout and white-walled storehouse architecture of historic Imari.

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Hours10:00〜17:00
Address〒848-0047 Saga Prefecture Imari City Imaricho Ko 555-1
ClosedClosed on Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, the next day will be closed), New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Public transportTrain: 5 minutes walk from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Railway Imari Station
Hataman Toen
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Imari City

Hataman Toen

A pottery showroom selling tableware and decorative pieces made with distinctive techniques. Free workshop viewing is available on weekdays.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address〒848-0025 Saga Prefecture Imari City Okawachicho Otsu 1820
ClosedClosed on January 1st, Irregular *Please contact us in advance when visiting.
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Imari Arita Ware Traditional Industry Hall
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Imari City

Imari Arita Ware Traditional Industry Hall

A museum exploring the history of Imari and Arita porcelain through ceramics, tools and raw materials, with paid painting workshops.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address〒848-0027 Saga Prefecture Imari City Okawachicho Hei 221−2
ClosedClosed: December 29th to January 3rd
Public transportApproximately 15 minutes by car from JR Imari Station
By carApproximately 15 minutes by car from JR Imari Station
ParkingParking available: Free (charges may apply during pottery market)
Imari Shrine
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Imari Shrine

A shrine connected with legends about the origins of confectionery in Japan, with tachibana citrus trees and a statue of confectioner Taichiro Morinaga.

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Address〒848-0027 Saga Prefecture Imari City Tachibanacho 83
ParkingBarrier-free facilities, general parking available
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Nabeshima Domain Kiln Bridge
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Nabeshima Domain Kiln Bridge

A pottery village beside a stream, with porcelain-decorated bridges and traditional kilns. Narrow streets make the parking area before the bridge a useful starting point.

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LocationSaga Prefecture Imari City Okawachicho Hei
Public transportTrain: Approximately 20 minutes by taxi from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Railway Imari Station
Tourist farm fruit picking (Minamihata Tourism and Agriculture Promotion Council)
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Tourist farm fruit picking (Minamihata Tourism and Agriculture Promotion Council)

Seasonal fruit-picking farms around the roadside station offer locally grown pears and Kyoho grapes.

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LocationTourist farms around Imari City “Roadside Station Imari Furusato Village” (Ideno, Takase, Omagari, Shigehashi districts, Minamihata-cho, Imari City)
Public transportCar: 40 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 15 minutes by taxi from Imari Station on the JR Chikuhi Line or MR Matsuura Line. Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Karatsu from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Line Imari Station...
By carCar: 40 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 15 minutes by taxi from Imari Station on the JR Chikuhi Line or MR Matsuura Line. Bus: Take the Showa Bus bound for Karatsu from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Line Imari Station...
Myojo Sakura
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Myojo Sakura

A monumental old cherry tree beside a temple hall, known for pale pink spring blossoms and recognized as a natural monument.

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Address〒849-4284 Saga Prefecture Imari City Higashiyamashirocho Uragawachi 5343
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Imari Bay Horseshoe Crab House
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Imari Bay Horseshoe Crab House

A facility where visitors can observe horseshoe crabs, learn about their ecology and see specimens, with seasonal opportunities to observe spawning.

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Address〒848-0044 Saga Prefecture Imari City Kisucho 5760-17
ClosedClosed on Mondays (the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday), New Year's holidays, Winter: Weekdays from December to March
ParkingParking available
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Roadside Station Imari “Imari Furusato Village”
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Roadside Station Imari “Imari Furusato Village”

A roadside station with local produce, seafood, souvenirs, takeout food, play areas and an observation room, with seasonal fruit-picking farms nearby.

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Address〒848-0007 Saga Prefecture Imari City Minamihatacho Ideno 2754-9
ClosedRegular holidays: Local produce center: January 1st to January 3rd *Irregular holidays due to facility maintenance and staff training Livestock processing plant: Every Wednesday
Public transportThere are 92 buses (including 2 for the disabled) and 5 large buses.
ParkingParking available: 92 spaces (including 2 spaces for the disabled), 5 large buses
Nakajima Shrine
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Nakajima Shrine

A shrine honoring the deity associated with confectionery, with tachibana citrus trees and a statue of confectioner Taichiro Morinaga in the grounds.

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Address〒848-0027 Saga Prefecture Imari City Tachibanacho 83
Public transportTrain: 15 minutes walk from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Railway Imari Station
ParkingParking: None
Meotoshi Tower
SightseeingNearby: Imari City

Meotoshi Tower

A wind-chime tower in a historic porcelain-making village, celebrating the traditional technique of assessing ceramics by their sound.

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Location〒848-0026 Saga Prefecture Imari City Okawachicho Hei
Public transportTrain: Approximately 20 minutes by taxi from JR Chikuhi Line/MR Matsuura Railway Imari Station
Takeo Onsen Motoyu
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo Onsen Motoyu

A colorful historic gate leads to public and private hot-spring baths, including a long-standing wooden bathhouse popular with local visitors.

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Hours06:30〜23:45
Price¥250–¥500
Address7425 Takeo, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 843-0022
ClosedClosed: 1 day in mid-December (general cleaning)
Public transport2 large buses, 100 passenger cars
By car10 minutes walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station 15 minutes from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway
ParkingParking lot: 2 large buses, 100 passenger cars
Mifuneyama Paradise
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Mifuneyama Paradise

A landscaped garden at the foot of Mount Mifune, created for a former local lord's villa.

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Hours08:00〜17:00
Price¥200–¥500
Address4100 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, 843-0022
ClosedRegular holidays: Year-end and New Year holidays
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes walk from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: Take the JR bus bound for Ureshino from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Get off at the Mifuneyama Rakuen-mae bus stop...
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 30 minutes walk from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: Take the JR bus bound for Ureshino from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Get off at the Mifuneyama Rakuen-mae bus stop...
ParkingParking available 150 spaces (free)
Saga Prefectural Space Science Museum《Yumeginga》
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Saga Prefectural Space Science Museum《Yumeginga》

A hands-on science museum exploring space, Earth and the local region, with a planetarium, observatory and interactive exhibition zones.

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Hours09:15〜17:15
Address〒843-0021 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Nagashima 16351
Last admission16:45 (Ticket sales usually end 30 minutes before closing. Individual programs will be confirmed separately)
Before you goAdmission fees are for permanent and special exhibitions. Planetarium tickets and set tickets are separated. October 16th will be treated as a weekday.
ClosedClosed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a public holiday; no closing days during spring break, Golden Week, and summer vacation), year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 1st), and temporary closing days in February and September...
By carApproximately 15 minutes from Takeo Kitagata IC or Ureshino IC on the Nagasaki Expressway, approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takeo Onsen Station
ParkingParking lot 500 spaces (free)
maryland takeo bowl
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

maryland takeo bowl

An indoor bowling venue for friends, families, couples and groups, with play sheltered from seasonal weather.

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Hours10:00〜22:00
Price¥300–¥630
Address〒843-0001 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Asahicho Amagu 1331
ClosedRegular holidays Irregular holidays
Public transportMay 20th (Wednesday) to June 10th (Wednesday), 2026
By car3 minutes walk from Takahashi Station on the JR Sasebo Line Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway. 3 minutes by car
ParkingParking available (free)
Yoko Art Museum/Keishuen
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Yoko Art Museum/Keishuen

A museum presenting Chinese antique ceramics, alongside a strolling Japanese garden with rock arrangements, waterfalls, flowers and tea fields.

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Hours10:00〜16:00
PriceFrom ¥5,000
Address〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Takeo 4075-3
ClosedClosed every Wednesday (business hours may change during garden season) *Temporary closures may occur.
Public transportLocation Keishuen/Yoko Art Museum Large size (number of vehicles/fees) Large buses possible Regular cars (number of vehicles/fee) 20 spaces
By carCar: Approximately 10 minutes by car from Takeo/Kitaga Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 5 minutes by taxi from the south exit of JR Takeo Onsen Station. Bus: JR Kyushu Bus 7 minutes (get off at Karebokuto)
ParkingParking lot Location Keishuen/Yoko Art Museum Large size (number of cars/fees) Large buses possible Regular cars (number of cars/fees) 20 spaces
bear art saga
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

bear art saga

A hands-on studio where visitors pour paint onto bear figures to create individual artworks. Finished pieces are collected after drying or shipped for an additional charge.

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Hours10:00〜17:00
Address〒843-0021 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Nagashima 13724-1
ClosedRegular holidays will be announced on Instagram
Public transport3 minutes by car from Takeo Onsen Station
By car3 minutes by car from Takeo Onsen Station
Parking2 parking spaces (free)
Kitagata Shiki no Oka Park
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Kitagata Shiki no Oka Park

A lakeside hill park with seasonal flowers, lawns, waterside spaces and broad views, plus a museum displaying mining and agricultural tools.

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Hours08:30〜17:00
Address5581 Shiku, Kitagata-cho, Takeo City, 849-2201
ClosedClosed: Every Monday (or the next day if Monday is a holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) Address: 5581 Shiku, Kitakata-cho, Takeo City, 849-2201…
Public transportCar: 5 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 5 minutes by taxi from Kitagata Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: Yutoku Bus, 10 minutes walk from “Akasaka” bus stop
By carCar: 5 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: 5 minutes by taxi from Kitagata Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: Yutoku Bus, 10 minutes walk from “Akasaka” bus stop
ParkingParking available 100 spaces (free)
Takeo City Library and History Museum
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo City Library and History Museum

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Hours09:00〜21:00
Address〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Takeo 5304-1
ClosedOpen year-round.
Public transportLocation: Takeo City Library/Takeo City Children's Library Large (number of vehicles/fee) Large buses available (free) Regular cars (number of vehicles/fee) 90 spaces (free)
By carApproximately 10 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange
ParkingParking location Takeo City Library/Takeo City Children's Library Large (number of spaces/fees) Large buses available (free) Regular cars (number of spaces/fees) 90 spaces (free)
Hiryu Kiln Workshop
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Hiryu Kiln Workshop

A large climbing kiln in a pottery park, with workshop facilities for wheel-throwing and raku experiences, and displays of kiln-fired work.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address〒849-2342 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeuchicho Mateno 24001-1
ClosedClosed on Tuesdays (in the case of a holiday, the next day will be closed), New Year's holidays (December 28th to January 3rd)
Public transportFrom JR Station: 15 minutes by taxi from JR Sasebo Line Takeo Onsen Station If using your own car: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway
By carFrom JR Station: 15 minutes by taxi from JR Sasebo Line Takeo Onsen Station If using your own car: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway
ParkingParking lot Takekoba Kiln no Mori Park Hiryugama Large size (number of cars/fees) 6 spaces/free Regular cars (number/fees) 40 spaces/free of charge
Takeo City Tourism Association
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo City Tourism Association

A visitor information point inside a local products center, introducing Takeo's hot springs and sightseeing alongside souvenirs and dining.

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Hours09:00〜17:30
Address〒843-0023 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Showa 805
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transportMay 20th (Wednesday) to June 10th (Wednesday), 2026
Takeo Shrine/Takeo's large camphor tree
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo Shrine/Takeo's large camphor tree

A monumental sacred camphor tree in Takeo Shrine's grounds, reached along a bamboo-lined path.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Takeo 5335
Public transportLocation: On the right (north side) when facing Takeo Shrine, worshipers parking lot, municipal parking lot Large (number of spaces/fee) Tourist bus parking space in the municipal parking lot across from the shrine (free) Ordinary cars (number of spaces/fee) 28...
ParkingParking Lot Location: Visitor parking lot on the right (north side) when facing Takeo Shrine, municipal parking lot (large size (number of spaces, price)) Tourist bus parking space in the municipal parking lot across from the shrine (free of charge) Regular cars (number of spaces, price)…
Takeo City Children's Library
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo City Children's Library

``From play to learning'' A library where adults can relax and enjoy together with children

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Hours09:00〜21:00
Address5304-1 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga 843-0022
ClosedNo regular closing days.
Public transportMay 20th (Wednesday) to June 10th (Wednesday), 2026
ParkingParking lot 90 spaces (free)
Takeo Onsen Recreation Village
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo Onsen Recreation Village

A streamside walking route with seasonal flowers and fireflies, connecting to mountain trails and a reservoir with rental boats.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Location843-0021 Oaza Nagashima, Takeo-cho, Takeo City
By carApproximately 10 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway
ParkingParking available (Saga Prefectural Space Science Museum Yumeginga Parking Lot 3)
Takeo City Tourism Association Bicycle Rental
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo City Tourism Association Bicycle Rental

Official Saga tourism information covering food, sightseeing, activities, itineraries and accommodation.

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Hours09:00〜18:00
Address294 Tomioka, Takeo-cho, Takeo City, 843-0024 (JR Takeo Onsen Station premises/Conventional line side) Takeo City Onsen Station Tourist Information Center
Public transportMay 20th (Wednesday) to June 10th (Wednesday), 2026
Takeo Onsen New Building
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo Onsen New Building

A restored historic bathhouse displaying former bathing rooms, decorative tiles and exhibits on the history of the hot spring.

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Hours10:00〜18:00
Address7425 Takeo-cho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 843-0022
ClosedNo regular holidays
ParkingBarrier-free facilities, general parking available
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Takeo Onsen Tonosamayu
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo Onsen Tonosamayu

A historic hot-spring complex with public baths and private bathing facilities, including a marble bath once reserved for the local lord.

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Hours10:00〜23:00
Address〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Takeo 7425
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Mifunegaoka plum grove
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Mifunegaoka plum grove

A plum-blossom garden on the mountain's eastern foothills, with seasonal tea-house service and plum-themed sweets during flowering.

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Hours10:00〜16:00
Address5166 Takeo-cho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 843-0022
ClosedNo closing days during the listed period.
Public transportTake the bus from Takeo Onsen Station (5 minutes) and get off at Takeo Onsen Station, then walk for about 5 minutes.
ParkingParking lot Location Municipal parking lot in front of Takeo City Children's Library (free) Large size (number of spaces/fee) Same as above Regular car (number of spaces/fee) Same as above
Kawako's large camphor tree
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Kawako's large camphor tree

An ancient camphor tree in a park with a watermill, local products and a mechanical puppet performance based on a regional legend.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address7843 Oaza Kawago, Wakagi-cho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 843-0151
ClosedClosed: December 28th to January 3rd (New Year holidays)
Public transportBus: From JR Takeo Onsen Station (Sasebo Line), take the community bus Takeo/Momokawa Line (hot spring taxi) bound for Momokawa Station. 2 minutes walk from Kawako bus stop
By carBy car: 10 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway. Bus: From JR Takeo Onsen Station (Sasebo Line), take the community bus Takeo/Momokawa Line (hot spring taxi) bound for Momokawa Station. Bus stop Kawakoshita…
ParkingParking available
Roadside Station Yamauchi “Kurokami no Sato”
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Roadside Station Yamauchi “Kurokami no Sato”

A regional-products center selling fresh vegetables, black-rice foods and local ceramics, with a pottery-painting experience corner.

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Hours08:30〜18:00
Address14697-2 Sanmasakako, Yamauchi-cho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 849-2303
ClosedClosed: Year-end and New Year holidays only (December 31st to January 3rd)
Public transportRegular cars: 58 large buses: 3
By carRegular cars: 58 large buses: 3
ParkingParking lot Regular cars: 58 spaces Large buses: 3 spaces
Takeo Onsen Product Center
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo Onsen Product Center

A regional-products center with souvenirs, handmade sweets, fresh local vegetables, takeaway treats and a lunch canteen serving homestyle dishes.

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Hours08:50〜17:15
Address805 Showa, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga 843-0023
ClosedClosed only on January 1st
Public transportCar: Approximately 5 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takeo Onsen Station
By carCar: Approximately 5 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway JR: Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takeo Onsen Station
ParkingParking available Free 60 spaces (5 large spaces)
Takeo Velodrome Park
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo Velodrome Park

Official Saga tourism information covering food, sightseeing, activities, itineraries and accommodation.

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Hours09:00〜17:00
Address〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Takeo 4439
Public transportJR: About 20 minutes walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station, about 10 minutes by taxi. Bus: From Takeo Onsen Station, take the JR Kyushu Bus and get off at the "Takeo Keirinjo" bus stop.
OND PARK
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

OND PARK

An outdoor recreation park with a swimsuit sauna, camping, a cafe with pet-friendly seating and a studio for workshops and training.

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Hours10:00〜17:00
Address18202-1 Nagashima, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, 843-0021
ClosedClosed: Camp/Cafe: Mondays and Tuesdays Sauna/Studio: Tuesdays
Public transportBy public transportation By JR: Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takeo Onsen Station By Yutoku Bus: JR Takeo Onsen Station → Nagashima bus stop → Approximately 15 minutes on foot [Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays] JR Takeo Onsen Station → Space Science Museum…
By carBy car: About 15 minutes from Takeo Kitagata IC on the Nagasaki Expressway. Free parking.
ParkingParking lot: Approximately 200 cars
Bizan campsite
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo CityBooking / tickets

Bizan campsite

A sunny campsite with open mountain views and paid bungalows, suitable for visitors new to camping.

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Hours10:00〜15:00
Address〒843-0152 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Wakakichomotobe 18625-2
AdmissionWeekdays 8:30-17:15)
Before you goAlso, please be careful when using bonfire stands or bonfire sheets to prevent fires and burning of grass. • Please use extreme caution when handling fires when advisories or warnings for dry weather or strong winds have been issued.
ClosedRegular Holidays - Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (excluding holidays and preceding holidays) - December 29th to January 5th *Closed for about a month around February due to field burning.
Public transport30 minutes by car from JR Takeo Onsen Station
By car30 minutes by car from JR Takeo Onsen Station
ParkingAfter unloading, please move to the parking lot immediately.
Takeo City Library
Hours verifiedSightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo City Library

A city library located in the Takeo Onsen area. We will guide you through tours of public spaces and use of cafes, etc., but there are registration conditions for lending books.

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Hours09:00〜21:00
Address5304-1 Oaza Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga 843-0022
Before you goWe cannot confirm the entry fee for general tours and cannot confirm that it is free. There are conditions for lending books, such as the use of a credit card.
ClosedUsually open 365 days a year. However, this may change due to business circumstances or disasters. The business hours change announcement on October 16, 2026 cannot be confirmed in the search index, and direct page retrieval is...
Daishoji Temple (Hydrangea)
SightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Daishoji Temple (Hydrangea)

A historic temple known for hydrangeas, old trees and Buddhist cultural treasures, with seasonal flowers and freely accessible grounds.

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PriceFrom ¥200
Address〒849-2204 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Kitagatacho Osaki 6694
Public transportCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway towards Imari (information signboard available) JR: 20 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line
By carCar: 20 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway towards Imari (information signboard available) JR: 20 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line
ParkingParking available. Parking lot 100 spaces (free)
Konoji Temple (Shakunageji Temple)
SightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Konoji Temple (Shakunageji Temple)

A temple known for its Japanese garden and seasonal rhododendrons, which flower in spring.

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PriceFrom ¥500
Address3245 Kitakatacho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 849-2201
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC on National Route 34 towards Saga (information signboard available) JR: 15 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: From Takeo Onsen Station bus stop to Yu…
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC on National Route 34 towards Saga (information signboard available) JR: 15 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Bus: From Takeo Onsen Station bus stop to Yu…
ParkingParking available 50 spaces (free)
Large camphor tree of Tsukazaki
SightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Large camphor tree of Tsukazaki

An ancient camphor tree scarred by lightning but still notable for its massive trunk and roots. View from a distance without entering the hollow or trampling roots.

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Address5563-2 Oaza Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga 843-0022 North side of Cultural Center
Public transportMay 20th (Wednesday) to June 10th (Wednesday), 2026
Chichimachibo Park Ikoino Hiroba Campsite
SightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Chichimachibo Park Ikoino Hiroba Campsite

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Address〒849-2305 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Yamauchicho Miyano 1864
Public transport4 minutes by bus from JR Sanmasaka Station Get off at Miyano bus stop, then walk 40 minutes
ParkingNotes [Reservations] Reservations required *Online reservations from 90 days in advance to the day before *Telephone reservations on the day only [Facilities] Coin showers, toilets (men's/women's/multipurpose toilets), kitchen, rest area, play equipment, parking lot...
Takeo Onsen Tower Gate
SightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo Onsen Tower Gate

A historic hot-spring area marked by a vermilion gate, with nostalgic public bathhouses and private baths.

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Address〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Takeo 7425
Public transportCar: 10 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC JR: 15 minutes walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station (Sasebo Line). Bus: Take the Yutoku bus bound for Tachibanacho/Asahicho from JR Takeo Onsen Station (Sasebo Line). Bus stop…
By carCar: 10 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC JR: 15 minutes walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station (Sasebo Line). Bus: Take the Yutoku bus bound for Tachibanacho/Asahicho from JR Takeo Onsen Station (Sasebo Line). Bus stop…
ParkingBarrier-free facilities, general parking available
Takeo Onsen Station Tourist Information Center/Takeo Travel Bookstore
SightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Takeo Onsen Station Tourist Information Center/Takeo Travel Bookstore

A book-and-cafe visitor center introducing regional people, products and experiences through stories and books.

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Address〒843-0024 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeocho Tomioka 294
ClosedNo regular holidays
Public transportMay 20th (Wednesday) to June 10th (Wednesday), 2026
ParkingParking lot Large (number of spaces and fees) Located in the station plaza (south exit) Ordinary cars (number of spaces and fees) Paid parking lot around the station
Baba's wild cherry blossoms
SightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Baba's wild cherry blossoms

A solitary mountain cherry tree on a hill above citrus fields, recognized as a local natural monument and known for its spring blossoms.

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Address〒849-2342 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Takeuchicho Mateno 21316
AccessMy first experience. Area introduction. Souvenir. Ceramics
Athletic Resort Melitta Kid's TAKEO
SightseeingNearby: Takeo City

Athletic Resort Melitta Kid's TAKEO

An indoor facility where everyone from babies to elementary school students can enjoy themselves to their heart's content without worrying about the weather.

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Address〒843-0001 Saga Prefecture Takeo City Asahicho Amagu 1331
ClosedRegular holidays Irregular holidays
Public transport3 minutes walk from Takahashi Station on the JR Sasebo Line 3 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway
By car3 minutes walk from Takahashi Station on the JR Sasebo Line 3 minutes by car from Takeo Kitagata Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway
ParkingParking available (free)

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Things to Do in Arita, Saga Today: Events, Movies & Places

Article updated: October 24, 2026

The Kyushu Ceramic Museum and Arita Porcelain Park offer different ways to explore Arita's connection with ceramics. Choose one as the main destination and check its operating arrangements. Add a local walk or current event after allowing the time you want for the exhibits or activities at your first stop.

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