Arita Uchiyama District

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Arita Uchiyama District

Historic and quaint Arita’s main street lined with Arita ware potteries and shops.

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In early 17th century, Sanpei Ri and other potters found porcelain stones, and Arita succeeded in porcelain production for the first time in Japan. As the pottery industry grew, a town sprang up which is Uchiyama District.

The town with architecture from late Edo Period to early Showa Period, such as plastered homes and western-style buildings is valued for its history, designated as national preservation district for groups of historic buildings. Stroll along the retro street that has supported the 400-year history of Arita ware. Stop by at pottery show rooms and shops and find your favorite ware.

The street is connected to the “back alley with Tonbai Wall.” Tonbai Wall is made up of pottery tools and waste heat-resistant bricks (tonbai) used for kilns - very fitting for Arita.

Uchiyama District stages Arita Tokiichi (porcelain fair) in spring which attracts porcelain fans from all over Japan. In fall, Arita Sarayama Festival hosts a parade of dancing residents making sounds with porcelain dishes.

Highlights

  • Stroll along the quaint street with plastered homes and western-style buildings.
  • Take a photo before a Tonbai wall of Arita.
  • Some shops have lunch and cafe items available for your break.
  • Arita Tokiichi in spring and Arita Sarayama Festival and Arita Porcelain Ware Festival in fall.

Photos

  • The street with nostalgy

    The street with nostalgy

  • One-of-a-kind Tonbai Wall 
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    One-of-a-kind Tonbai Wall Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • Fukagawa Seiji, a classic pottery

    Fukagawa Seiji, a classic pottery

  • Elegant townscape continues

    Elegant townscape continues

  • Arita Porcelain Festival attracts many visitors

    Arita Porcelain Festival attracts many visitors

Reviews

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  • 洪文祥

    喜歡日本的瓷器,來這裡逛絕對可以挖到寶!

  • 鄭瑜

    日本有名的瓷器出產地。

Details

Name in Japanese
有田内山地区
Address
Aritacho, Nishimatsuuragun, Saga
Telephone
0955-43-2121 (Arita Tourism Association)
Closed
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Business Hours
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Directions
From JR Sasebo Line, Kami-Arita Station, walk a short distance
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