Arita Porcelain Park

A theme park where visitors can experience the history and aesthetics of Arita ware, which captivated European royalty and aristocrats and greatly influenced ceramic culture worldwide.

The park's most striking feature is an enormous palace modeled after a masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Dresden, Germany. Its elegant, European-style appearance symbolizes the longstanding relationship between Dresden and Arita, where the park is located. Its impressive scale may make visitors feel as though they have wandered into a historic European city. Although the exhibition facilities inside the palace are currently closed, visitors can stroll around the magnificent exterior and enjoy the extraordinary atmosphere.

Beyond the palace lies the geometrically designed Baroque Garden, where seasonal flowers and lush greenery welcome visitors. Farther into the park is a reproduction of a climbing kiln, which represents the origins of Arita ware.

Reflect on the birth of Japanese porcelain while viewing the ceramic mural depicting kiln sites and the lives of potters for a closer sense of the long history that shaped Arita ware.

The Arita Ware Workshop offers a wide range of hands-on activities, including painting, hand-building, and pottery-wheel experiences. These popular activities not only provide a tangible keepsake of your trip but also offer insight into the intricacies of pottery making. There is also a souvenir shop selling specialties from Saga, Nagasaki, and other parts of Kyushu.

Take your time exploring the park, posing for commemorative photos and trying hands-on activities, while immersing yourself in its distinctive blend of courtly culture and Arita traditions.