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Porcelain and Pottery Tour in Arita, Imari
Elegant porcelains, simple but warm pottery... Saga has been creating beautiful works for over 400 years. Here in Saga you can see masterpieces of traditional ceramic art to fire the imagination. Old Imari,Kakiemon, and Colored Nabeshima are major styles of Porcelain.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Saga, Saga airport, or Saga railway station
1.Kyushu Ceramic Museum (Arita)
2. Arita Uchiyama Area
3. Arita Hall Traditional Cultural Exchange Plaza
4. Okawachiyama Area (Imari)
5.Kakiemon Kiln (Arita)
6. Inoue Manji Ceramic Art Gallery (Arita)
7.Imaemon Kiln (Uchiayma, Arita)
8.Gen’emon Kiln (Arita)
9. Arita Tojinosato Plaza (Arita Wholesale Area)
10.Touzan Shrine (Arita)
11. Arita Porcelain Park
12.The Izumiyama Quarry (Arita)
13. Rokuroza (Arita)
14.Seitouen (Arita)
15.Shingama Kiln Seika (Arita)
16.Fukagawa Seiji, China on the Park (Arita)
Ending Point
At your hotel in Saga, or your favorite place in Saga
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
pick up and send off in Saga city
【Up to 3 passengers】usage of my own small private car
entrance/admission fee (you and the guide)
meal
【More than 3 passengers】Car rental fee (if you hope)
In case of using automobile (either my own car or rental car), fuel, highway, and parking fee.
Tour Important Information
My own private car is small, so one driver and 3 passengers are available. I can drive myself, so no charge for driving (Not being a taxi driver, I cannot receive any money for carfare). However, If your group is more than 3, I can reserve a rental car for you. Car rental fee is charged. In each case, highway, fuel, and parking fee are charged.
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
Saga Tour Reviews
Mark M.
Nagasaki Autumn Tour on the 29th September, Friday
Customized
“A great day in Nagasaki”
Tomoo, a very personable guide, kept us on track throughout the day by adjusting to our pace (there were 4 of us) and interests as the day progressed. The light heartedness of visiting children at the Glover Gardens vs the somberness of the Peace Garden required a balance that Tomoo handled very well. He has a great sense of humor, which came in handy when a can of soda exploded on him. Chose Tomoo as your guide
Tomoo K.
(5 reviews)Hello,Mark!! Thanks for polite review!! Your funny great jokes inspired me to become more entertaining guide(^_^) I wish we had been class mate in senior high school period!!
“A+ Arita Tour With Tomoo”
We had a fantastic, full, 9-hour day visiting pottery/ceramic kilns in Arita, meeting owners and artisans with Tomoo as our guide and driver. The highlight was a hands-on session he arranged where we created a trio of bowls on the wheel at a studio. The day ended with two hours to explore and shop at a collection of showrooms...almost not enough time!
Tomoo K.
(5 reviews)Hi, Thresa! Thank you for comment!! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the hands-on session by an active artisan. The conversation with you was so filled with conviviality that I cannot forget your tour at all!! I expect that you have enjoyed the rest of your traveling in South Japan. Japan and I always welcome you and your family!!
“Sightseeing with Tomoo”
Tomoo was knowledgeable and very pleasant to be with. He tried hard to make sure that we saw the major sights in Nagasaki. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate. The humidity and heat were oppressive and we learned that the next time we visit will be in the springtime.
Tomoo K.
(5 reviews)Thanks for comment!! The tour with you 3 guys were pleasant for me!! Next time you visit Kyushu, I would like to introduce many superb sightseeing spots!! Please take care of your health, Japan is now midsummmer!!