Discover the artistry and excitement of Arita porcelain with Arita Ceramic Treasure Hunt Experience in Saga!
Dive into the world of traditional Japanese ceramics as you embark on a unique adventure at the renowned Kouraku Kiln. This hands-on experience invites you to explore a vast warehouse filled with exquisite Arita ware, where you can search for your own hidden treasures to take home.
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The Highlight
Real-Life Treasure Hunt: Spend up to 90 minutes exploring a warehouse brimming with Arita ceramics—some rare, some vintage, and many not available on the general market.
All-You-Can-Fit Basket: Choose from two course options (6,600 yen or 13,200 yen, tax included) and fill your basket with as many pieces as you can, as long as they don’t exceed the basket’s rim.
Authentic Local Experience: Handle and select pieces crafted by skilled artisans, including unique, one-of-a-kind items and outlet pieces.
Family-Friendly: Each basket allows participation for up to two adults and accompanying children (up to junior high school age).
Memorable Souvenirs: Carefully pack your finds and take them home as lasting mementos of your journey.
The Experience
Experience Flow 1. Reception & Briefing: Receive your basket and gloves. 2. Treasure Hunt: Search the warehouse for your favorite pieces within 90 minutes. 3. Packing: Pack your chosen ceramics (domestic shipping available; shipping fees apply). 4. Completion: Staff check your basket contents before you take your treasures home.
Additional Information Operating Days: Tuesday to Saturday (excluding year-end/New Year holidays). Factory tours are also available.
Session Times: Morning (10:00–12:00, last entry 11:00) and Afternoon (13:00–15:00, last entry 15:00). Closed for lunch and restocking from 12:00–13:00.
Foreigner Languages Support English, French, and Korean support available with advance notice.
Precautions: Handle ceramics with care. Additional charges apply if weight or quantity limits are exceeded. Packing is self-service.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Korean
- Japanese
- French
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please print and show your voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
・You have 90 minutes to pick your favorite Arita Ware and place it in your basket.
・If the amount of Arita Ware you have chosen exceeds the height of your basket, you can pay an additional charge and take it all home with you.
・Cardboard boxes and wrapping paper is included in the fee. ※Shipping fee will be charged separately
Important Booking Information
Koraku Kiln Tokunaga Ceramics Co., Ltd.
2512 Maruo-hei, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture, 844-0023 TEL : 0955-42-4121
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 0 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)