Arita Ware Private Walking Tour and Ceramics Treasure Hunt

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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.

2 hours 30 minutes

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Adult : 1

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Fee of treasure hunt experience

Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes

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Transportation fee to/from meeting point

Shipping fee of the antiques you will get during the tour

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The Kyushu Ceramic Museum

3100-1 Otsu Toshaku, , Arita-cho, Japan, 844-858510:10 / 14:10 Visit The Kyushu Ceramic Museum30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

11:00 / 15:00 Visit Shingama kiln and Genemon-gama kiln30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Treasure Hunting

2512 Maruo Hei, Kouraku Kiln, Arita-cho, Japan, 844-002311:30 / 15:30 - Visit Kouraku Kiln for a tour and treasure hunt • If you wish to hunt for higher-value porcelain, you can upgrade for 5,000 JPY (payment to be made on-site) • You can have porcelain from the treasure hunt shipped for an additional fee (payment to be made on-site)1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Tour Guide Available In

English

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

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No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

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Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

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Operated by 株式会社ＶＩＳＩＴ九州Created on 03 Dec 2019Created on 02 Jul 2024

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