Arita Ceramic Museum

The Arita Ceramic Museum is an art museum located in the pottery town of Arita, Japan, dedicated to ceramics and porcelain. Its collections span multiple exhibition spaces, featuring both permanent displays and rotating shows that document local craft traditions and techniques across different periods.

The museum was established in 1954 to preserve Arita's ceramic heritage. This history traces back to the early 1600s, when porcelain production began in the town and transformed it into Japan's leading ceramic center.

The museum displays how Arita continues to value its ceramic traditions as part of daily community life. Visitors can observe how these craft techniques remain central to the town's identity and local pride.

The museum welcomes visitors year-round and is easily accessible from the town center. Plan to spend two to three hours exploring the galleries at a comfortable pace, and be aware that some areas may involve stairs.

The outer wall displays 25 large ceramic bells originally gifted from Meissen, Germany, which chime on the hour. This unusual collection reflects an unexpected connection between European and Japanese pottery traditions.

Location: Arita

Inception: May 1, 1954

Official opening: May 1, 1954

Part of: Arita History and Folklore Museum

Address: 佐賀県西松浦郡有田町大樽1-4-2

Website: https://town.arita.lg.jp/main/828.html

GPS coordinates: 33.19047,129.89876

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21