Kyushu Ceramic Museum

A prefectural museum in Arita Town which is dedicated to preserving and displaying ceramics from areas throughout Kyushu. The museum’s collection focuses on pieces from the former Hizen Province, particularly porcelain such as Imari ware and Karatsu ware. Highlights include the giant music box made of Arita ware and the Meissen porcelain bells. The 25 bells, made in the Meissen State Porcelain Manufactory in Meisen, Arita’s sister city, play a song related to the two nations every hour, announcing the time.

Spot details

Address: Saga Pref. Nishimatsuragunaritachou Toshaku Yu 3100-1 Map
Area: Arita / Imari Area
Phone: 0955433681
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed: Monday(The next week day if it falls on a public holiday), New Year's holiday(12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee] Free
*There may be a fee for special exhibitions, please inquire for details
Parking Lot: Available(300spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Smoking area available outside the room)
Wi-Fi: Available (Saga prefectural office public Not available line LAN)
English Menu: Available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (rental wheelchair available)
Infant friendly: Available (with stroller for rent)
Pet friendly: Yes