Enjoy an exclusive private day trip from Kumamoto to Saga by chartered jumbo taxi. Marvel at the porcelain torii gate at Sueyama Shrine, savor authentic Japanese dining at Yasuna, craft your own Arita ware with a decal pottery workshop, and experience traditional Ureshino matcha tea.
・Private Jumbo Taxi Comfort: Travel comfortably with your own group directly from Kumamoto City.
・ Sueyama Shrine: 《Visit the rare porcelain torii gate and historic pottery shrine / approx. 30 minutes》
・Japanese Cuisine Yasuna: 《Authentic course lunch at a long-established local restaurant / approx. 75 minutes》
・ Shin Nippon Seito: 《Hands-on Arita porcelain decal design workshop / approx. 75 minutes》
・ Ureshino Chachamura: 《Authentic Ureshino matcha green tea experience / approx. 60 minutes》
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.
This is a private tour, only your group will participate.
The scheduled times and itinerary details may change due to road conditions or other circumstances.
For guests who prefer assistance in Chinese, a Chinese-speaking assistant can be arranged upon request.