Saga Prefectural Kyushu Ceramic Culture Museum

David Luneta 4 weeks ago

Visited the Kyushu Ceramic Museum in Arita, Saga Prefecture, it is a treasure trove for ceramic enthusiasts. With its impressive permanent collection and frequent special events, the museum celebrates the historical, cultural, and artistic significance of ceramics created in Kyushu, particularly Saga and Nagasaki Prefectures. There is an interesting giant ceramic clock with four seasons and melodies every 30 minutes! The displays are well-curated, informative, and even include English translations. Whether you're a pottery aficionado or simply curious about Japanese porcelain, this museum is a must-visit. Plus, the free entrance makes it even more appealing! 🏺🎨

Jose Ryan Pelongco 11 months ago

Had a very nice time in this museum! It traces the development of Arita ceramics and the history of Japanese ceramics in general. Maybe a 10 minute walk from Arita Station but it is totally worth it! The museum was also free when we went there! But I would have been willing to pay for the exhibits there, some of which were also interactive. Would definitely recommend visiting!

Kuma H 11 months ago

It's a great place to be, with just 15 min. walking distance from the train station. It's a fantastic place to see ceramic and porcelain arts from the ancient times. The staffs are extremely friendly and you can even enjoy a cup of coffee in a cup made from the Edo period! With lots of free parking and free admission, it's a "must do" if you come to Arita.

Felipe Massayuki Sugimoto 2 years ago

The Kyushu Ceramic museum is a medium size museum where you can find a lot of pottery dated from the 16th century. It’s free to visit and staff is very friendly. You can spend from 1 hour to many hours depending how much you like pottery. Oh, and don’t forget to check the clock working and the toilets!

Ami Savitri 4 years ago

Close enough -- within walking distance from Arita Station, you climb the pedestrian bridge to reach here (if you're walking traveler like me). You need to pay for the special collection though. But the regular collection is sufficient and good