Top 20 Experiences in Saga Prefecture
Arita Ware Private Walking Tour and Ceramics Treasure Hunt
In this private guided tour, you'll visit some of Arita's craft studios, where skilled artisans create porcelain masterpieces. After learning about Arita ware, try your luck at a treasure hunt, and get the chance to take home some prized ceramics! [Highlights] - Watch artisans at work in Arita's Kuromuta-Obo district - See an actual climbing kiln, as well as other different types of kilns - Learn about Arita's different porcelain-making techniques - Try your luck at a fun treasure hunt — take home Arita porcelain wares that catch your eye - Get insights and fascinating information about Arita from a local expert [About the Arita town, Saga and Arita Ware] The town of Arita in Saga Prefecture is renowned for its highly appraised porcelain, Arita ware, which has been exported across the world ever since the Edo period (1603–1867). This private guided tour will take you to Kuromuta-Obo district to discover its secrets. Visiting this quaint town hidden in the mountains of Kyushu is a must-do for every pottery enthusiast, but many travelers just explore Arita's Uchiyama district, as it is more accessible. The Kuromuta-Obo district has a high concentration of kilns, both historic and modern. After a visit to the Kyushu Ceramic Museum, an experienced, English-speaking guide will take you to three of Kuromuta's kilns: Shingama, Gen-emon, and Kouraku. From facilities to products, each kiln boasts its own unique style and characteristics. At Shingama, you'll see an actual 'noborigama' (a traditional climbing kiln) and learn how items are fired in the kiln. Then, at Gen-emon, you'll watch artisans at work, learn how craftsmen decorate porcelain entirely by hand, and see a historical collection that includes ceramics from the Edo period. Finally, at the modern Kouraku Kiln, you'll learn how tradition and innovation come together. Here, you'll play a fun treasure-hunting game. Search the facility for new and old porcelain, and take home as much as you can fit in a basket! [Schedule] This tour has two available start times: 10:00 and 14:00 Morning Tour / Afternoon Tour 10:00 / 14:00 — Meet your guide at Arita Station 10:10 / 14:10 — Visit The Kyushu Ceramic Museum 11:00 / 15:00 — Visit Shingama Kiln and Gen-emon Kiln 11:30 / 15:30 — Visit Kouraku Kiln for a tour and treasure hunt 12:30 / 16:30 — Tour ends at Arita Station [Note] - The minimum required number of the people for a tour is two. - All children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Operated by TABINOWA KYUSHU Co.,Ltd.
Add Your Own Unique Design to an Arita Porcelain Coffee Mug
In this casual activity, you will become a designer for a day and decorate your own porcelain coffee mug. Using the simple technique of transfer printing, choose from available patterns to create a design for your coffee mug. [Highlights] - Create a unique design for a porcelain coffee mug in Arita - Use your imagination and try various combinations of transfer printing - Visit Kouraku Kiln, where artists from all over the world collaborate - Receive the guidance of an experienced local potter - Have a relaxing coffee break with Arita ware
Luxury Kaiseki Lunch With Arita Ware and Gen-emon Kiln Tour
Have an exquisite kaiseki meal in a restaurant owned by an antiques dealer. Served on Arita ware, lunch is made from rich local ingredients, perfectly complemented by Japan's finest porcelain. Afterward, visit Gen-emon Kiln to learn about porcelain. [Highlights] - Feast on an exquisite kaiseki lunch prepared by a local chef - Admire an impressive selection of Arita ware representing different periods and styles - Learn about each piece of Arita ware in detail while dining in a private room used for tea ceremonies - Meet the owner, view his prized collection, and buy some antiques if you like - Visit Gen-emon Kiln to see where some of the tableware used during the lunch is produced
Be a Sake brewer for a Day!Study Abroad Sake at Amabuki sake brewery in Saga
The "Real Sake Brewery Study Abroad" program is a "super short-term brewery experience" in which you will experience the real sake brewing process at a sake brewery and receive freshly pressed sake that you have made yourself delivered to your home. ■Advantages of the experience ・You can enter the brewery, which is off-limits only to brewery workers, as an exchange student. ・You will be able to taste the very freshest sake, which can only be tasted in the brewery! ・It's like being a real brewer! You can have a real sake brewing experience! ・Sake that you were involved in making yourself will be delivered to your home! ・LSG will take pictures of your experience, so you will have a special memory! ・A guide will be on hand to give you a guided tour of the brewery. ・A tour of the area is also available for those who wish to explore! (Optional participation)