From Kumamoto: Arita & Ureshino Private Day Tour – Porcelain Torii, Pottery Workshop, Traditional Dining & Matcha

Sueyama Shrine:

・Dedicated to the ancestors of Arita porcelain, this shrine is famous for its rare torii gate crafted entirely from ceramic porcelain instead of stone or wood.

・Admire the delicate blue-and-white painted details on the gate, lanterns, and guardian dogs (komainu) scattered across the shrine grounds.

Japanese Cuisine Yasuna:

・Savor a traditional multi-course Japanese meal at Yasuna, a respected long-standing restaurant in Arita.

・Enjoy seasonal ingredients artfully presented on local porcelain tableware, offering a feast for both the eyes and palate.

Shin Nippon Seito:

・Try your hand at Arita ware creation using a special transfer printing technique (harie-tsuke) to decorate your own unique porcelain piece.

・Note: Finished pieces require kiln firing and will be shipped to your address later (shipping fees are paid directly on-site).

Ureshino Chachamura:

・Visit Ureshino, one of Japan's most celebrated green tea regions.

・Enjoy a hands-on matcha experience where you can learn the traditional way to prepare, whisk, and taste fresh local green tea. ・Browse a variety of regional tea leaves and tea-infused confections to take home.