[2025 Arita Attraction] Travel Guide for Sueyama Shinto Shrine. (Updated May)

Suyama Shrine in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture⛩ I didn't notice it when I looked up from below, but when I went up the stairs, there was a torii gate made of pottery😲!!! The lion statues were also made of pottery, and there was pottery everywhere. It's a town of pottery, as you would expect. When I went there, the leaves were falling, so the contrast between red and blue was also good✨ I bet the snow scenery in winter is also beautiful♩ And it's a mysterious shrine where the train comes in right next to it. There are no barriers, and the train goes right in front of you, really in front of you, which is a little scary🥶💦 You can also take pictures of the train tracks, which you would never be able to take pictures of normally. (It's dangerous and annoying if too many people gather, so please keep it moderate) There are also goshuin, omamori, and omikuji! It's a rare shrine, so please visit it once. #SagaPrefecture #Pottery #Shrine #ShrineTour

Arita City in Saga Prefecture is known as the birthplace of Japanese ceramics, boasting a history of over a hundred years and home to many long-established kilns. Arita City has been dedicated to promoting ceramic culture and hosts Japan's largest pottery market every year from April 29 to May 5, where pottery enthusiasts from around the world can purchase their favorite pieces at discounted prices. What sets it apart is the Tozan Shrine located in the old streets of Arita, which features Japan's only torii gate made of ceramics. This shrine protects the local master craftsmen's ceramic industry and is dedicated to the father of Japanese ceramics, Yi Sam-pyeong. Transportation: About a 20-minute walk from JR Arita Station

Address: 2 Chome-5-1 Odaru, Arita, Nishimatsuura District, Saga 844-0004, Japan Getting there: You can have a short walk from Kami-Arita Station on the JR Sasebo Line. There is also a small free parking lot just down from the main entrance if you are driving. Highlights: The Sueyama Shrine is one of the shrine's most iconic feature. The shrine was built in the mid 1600s and is dedicated to one of the most influential of the Korean potters who introduced porcelain making to Arita. The shrine is unique for having both a torii gate and statues of komainu guardian dogs made out of porcelain. That is really an incredible architecture. 🤩 #passionpassport #japan #traveljapan