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Art1: Saga, Private car, traditional ceramic art Japanese garden, and onsen culture
This tour is for enjoying exciting tradition of Japanese culture. You can feel one of the noblest art in the world, by ceramic art and tableware of saga, that is known as "Imari-yaki", "Arita-yaki". And then you can also enjoy shopping those tableware. Finaly, you can enjoy Japanese elegant garden and onsen culture.
Meeting Point
Takeo-onsen station
- It takes about 1 hour from Fukuoka to the station by Express train. After meeting and greeting, we go to first site by my own car. Of course, we can meet other place. Please feel free to talk about it.
Kyushu ceramic art museum
The museum was established with the objective of collecting, preserving and exhibiting historically, artistically and industrially important materials relating to ceramics from all over Kyushu, as well as conducting research and educational activities, in order to contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage and the development of ceramic art culture.
lunch Time: Gallery Arita
Gallery Arita, located in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, is a shop unique to Arita, the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. You can enjoy dining and shopping surrounded by over 2,500 coffee cups from the Hizen ceramics region, mainly Arita ware. We offer a full menu, from meals using local ingredients to sweets and drinks.
Fukagawa-seiji china on the park; porcelain gallery and outlet shop
Gallery;
It is a landmark where all the works of Fukagawa style from the works by the first generation of Fukagawa Porcelain, Chuji Fukagawa, to the modern works that inherit the style, are gathered in one place. It is a gallery standing on a hill on the premises surrounded by greenery. The large pot that was awarded the gold medal at the one thousand nine hundred Paris World Exposition, which had been in the main reference building as a secluded treasure for almost one hundred years, was also opened to the public on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of "China on the Park". The works from the beginning of the company to the latest works are exhibited in the same space. Of course, you can purchase the products in the gallery.
Outlet shop;
This is directly managed by a Fukagawa Porcelain factory. It is known among fans as a treasure house where excavated items lie. In addition to discontinued and non-standard items, we collect "leftovers", which are only a part of the set products, and offer them to porcelain lovers at special prices.
Takeo onsen, or shrine
Takeo Onsen and Takeo Shrine, located in Saga Prefecture, Japan, offer a blend of relaxation and cultural heritage. Takeo Onsen, with a history spanning over 1,300 years, is renowned for its therapeutic waters and beautiful, traditional bathhouses, including the iconic red-lacquered tower gate designed by Kingo Tatsuno. Nearby, Takeo Shrine, established over 1,200 years ago, is dedicated to the deity Ōnamuchi-no-Mikoto. The shrine is famous for its sacred 3,000-year-old camphor tree, one of Japan's largest. Together, these sites provide a serene and culturally enriching experience for visitors.
Mifuneyama Rakuen Japanese Garden
Mifuneyama Rakuen, located in Saga Prefecture, Japan, is a scenic park known for its natural beauty and seasonal displays. Established in 1845, it features expansive gardens, a large pond, and the impressive Mifuneyama mountain backdrop. The park is renowned for its cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn foliage. It also hosts the "TeamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live" digital art exhibit, blending nature and technology. Mifuneyama Rakuen offers a serene environment and stunning views, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
Takeo onsen station
Ending time.
Ending Point
Takeo onsen station. Or other place.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guiding fee
private car (SUBARU JUSTY)
driving fee
gasoline fee
parking fee
cost of meals (guide and customers)
entrance fees of facilities (guide and customers)
Tour Important Information
Notice: I have four neck coolers as a way to prevent heatstroke. Therefore, I’m temporarily suspending the recruitment of tours with 5 or more people for the end of separrivals. This is because I can only accommodate a maximum of 4 people to ensure proper heatstroke prevention.
1.If you want to do cashless payments on your entire itinerary, please let me know in advance. I will need to have a payment machine ready.
2. Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
3. Extra time is assumed, but it is an itinerary that will be difficult to proceed if the meeting time is delayed. I hope we can meet on time:)
4. My car can accommodate up to 4 guests. If you are a group of 5 or more, please contact me so that I can arrange a rental-car tour.
5-7 guests +36,000yen (HiAce, or similar)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
