Things to do in Arita, Saga

Do

• Mount Kurokami

  

  Arita, Saga · 080-2157-0357

  Mountain of rock walls and deep forest; the Ontake and Medake crags from Chimachibo Park are a highlight.

• Munemasa Shuzo

  

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  Sake brewery in Arita.

• Arita Porcelain Park

  

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  Arita ware theme park centred on a replica of Dresden's Zwinger Palace.

• Ryumon Gorge

  

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  Gorge above Ryumon Dam with a riverside path leading up to Mount Kurokami.

• Arita Onsen

  

  Arita, Saga · 0955-42-6988

  Wooden hot-spring building with large baths, sauna, open-air bath and private baths.

• Akae-za Independent Artist Workshop

  

  Arita, Saga · 0955-41-1310

  Incubator workshop for young Arita potters; watch them work, try pottery and buy their pieces.

• Daikichi Village

  

  Arita, Saga · 0955-25-9003

  Reservation-only outdoor spot for vegetable picking, bouldering and trampoline; activities vary by season.

• Ryumon Campground

  

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  Year-round campground at the foot of Mount Kurokami beside Ryumon Gorge.

• Rokuro-za Pottery Workshop

  

  Arita, Saga · 0955-41-1302

  Try wheel-throwing and porcelain painting in 30–60 minutes with an instructor.

• Koraku Kiln Factory Tour & Treasure Hunting

  

  Arita, Saga · 0955-42-4121

  Kiln founded in 1865 on a 10,000-tsubo site; factory tour and porcelain treasure hunt.

• Kimono de Arita Sanpo (kimono walk)

  

  Arita, Saga · 0955-43-2121

  Rent one of about 80 kimono and stroll Arita's historic streets; sizes for men and children too.

• Rekishi to Bunka no Mori Park

  

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  Main venue of the 1996 World Ceramics Expo, with eight zones and a children's play area.