Tōzan Shrine, Shinto shrine in Arita, Japan

Tōzan Shrine is a Hachiman shrine in Ōtaru, Arita, reached by stone steps that lead up to a level crossing of the JR Kyushu Sasebo Line; the track cuts directly across the approach, and the crossing has a warning bell but no barrier. The shrine's torii, guardian lion-dogs, gateposts, votive plaques and amulets are made of Arita porcelain rather than stone or wood.

The sanctuary was founded in 1658 and originally known as Arita Sarayama Sōbyō Hachimangū, dedicated to Emperor Ōjin and the lord Nabeshima Naoshige. Its establishment coincided with the arrival of Korean potters who were settled in the region to develop Arita's porcelain industry.

The shrine holds deep meaning for local ceramicists, with a memorial honoring Yi Sam-pyeong that reflects the Korean craftsmen's role in shaping the region's pottery tradition. Visitors notice how this sacred place remains intertwined with the town's identity as a porcelain center.

The shrine is about ten minutes on foot from Kami-Arita Station on the JR Kyushu Sasebo Line. At the top of the stone steps the approach crosses a level crossing of the same line; it has a warning bell but no barrier, so look both ways before crossing. During the Arita Ceramic Fair the crossing and steps are closed and visitors detour via the adjacent road.

The 1888 torii is not the only porcelain object here: the shrine also has porcelain komainu guardian dogs, gateposts, ema votive plaques and omamori charms. The bronze lantern donated in 1884 by Ōtaru town stands two metres tall and bears the name of Saga founder Taniguchi Seihachi.