Nagasaki: Tour of Yutoku Inari Shrine & Arita Porcelain Master Kilns with Kouraku Kiln Treasure Hunt

Yutoku Inari Shrine

As one of the top three Inari shrines in Japan, this stunning complex is renowned for its vibrant vermilion main hall, which elegantly stands on impressive wooden pillars against a verdant hillside. Visitors can enjoy a tranquil stroll through the lively tunnel gates and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding valley.

Gallery Arita

This delightful ceramic-themed restaurant is celebrated for its walls adorned with over 2,000 distinctive teacups. Here, you can savor delicious local dishes while enjoying the unique experience of choosing your favorite porcelain cup for your hot drinks.

Kouraku Kiln

Founded in 1865, this historic ceramic workshop combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design. It offers an internationally recognized "treasure hunting" adventure where you can sift through extensive warehouse crates to select vintage porcelain items to take home.

Gen'emon Kiln

Recognized as one of Arita's most revered classical kilns, this esteemed workshop upholds centuries of hand-painting techniques and vibrant enamel colors. Visitors have the opportunity to watch master artisans skillfully create each piece in real time.

Kakiemon Kiln

Globally acknowledged as the origin of the exquisite Kakiemon-style porcelain, this iconic kiln invites you to wander through traditional thatched-roof workshops and immaculate Japanese gardens, all while showcasing a craft lineage spanning 15 generations, once cherished by European nobility.

Highlights

• Master Kiln Heritage & Local Culinary Arts: Explore renowned ceramic studios with centuries of history and savor a delicious lunch in a beautifully designed, porcelain-focused setting.
• Exclusive Hands-On "Treasure Hunting": Immerse yourself in a historic kiln warehouse and gather genuine, handcrafted porcelain items to bring home as distinctive mementos.

Itinerary

• 9:00 Depart from Nagasaki City
• 10:15 Yutoku Inari Shrine (approx. 60 mins)
• 12:15 Gallery Arita (approx. 70 mins)
• 13:30 Kouraku Kiln (approx. 90 mins)
• 15:10 Gen'emon Kiln (approx. 40 mins)
• 16:00 Kakiemon Kiln (approx. 40 mins)
• 18:00 Arrive at Nagasaki

Price Details

Included

• Admission fee
• treasure hunting fee

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned
• Personal expenses

Important Information

This is a private tour.

This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers.

The minimum number of participants is 2 person.

*If you are staying at a hotel within Nagasaki City, you also have the option to depart directly from your hotel on the day of the tour.*

Purchase Notice

1. Please arrive at the meeting spot in time.

2. Please notice that might be crowded in sightseeing spots during weekends, holidays and events.

3. In case of traffic congestion or any other uncontrollable reasons, please note that changes of schedule or time shortened in each of sightseeing spots.

4. No refunds will be issued in case the customer doesn't show up at the meeting spot on time.

5. We will full refund in case the tour is cancelled due to extreme situations such as typhoons and other natural disasters.

6. No smoking inside the vehicle.

7. Please do not stand up or walk while the vihicle is running.

8. All items left in the vihicle will be disposed by our company.

9. Please kindly manage your valuable belongings by yourself.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel on after the tour start time, will charge 100%

• 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 10 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee