Top Saga Prefecture Arts & Design

"Experience the new appeal of Arita-yaki, where tradition and innovation come together". At Riso Pottery, fourth-generation family head Shinji Terauchi works to create vessels that combine early Imari techniques with modern design, while continuing the history of Ri Sanpei, the founder of Arita-yaki. Combining traditional aesthetic beauty with cutting-edge technology, the vessels have attracted top chefs from around the world. In this experience, you will visit the historic sites of traditional Arita ware and the Tengudani kiln site, and experience the craftsmanship of the artisans up close. We will provide you with a special opportunity to experience the new possibilities of Arita ware, which pursues both function and beauty, with all five of your senses.

The Genemon Kiln Special Experience offers a rare opportunity to visit the kiln's normally closed workshop and experience the beauty and tradition of its over 150-year-old techniques. You will be able to observe the production process at close range, performed by skilled craftsmen, and enjoy the charm of the distinctive "Sotodami" technique. In addition, you can enjoy a tour of the non-public Imari Pottery Museum, guided by the pottery's staff, and enjoy the many historical works on display. After the experience, you can enjoy the hospitality of the pottery using beautiful vessels. Please enjoy this special time when you can feel the history and technology of Gen-emon Pottery with all five of your senses.

This is a special experience that allows you to get in touch with the tradition and technology that the famous Arita Yaki Porcelain Manufacturer Koransha, founded in 1879, is proud of. You will visit the insulator factory, which is not normally open to the public, and see the history of the innovative technology that created Japan's first porcelain insulator. You can also learn about the background of the art that was highly praised at the World Expo and the history of Koransha while enjoying a tea ceremony in the VIP room, which is not normally open to the public. This is a luxurious and intellectual experience that allows you to experience the fusion of the beauty of traditional Arita-yaki pottery and the technology that supports the power and communications infrastructure.