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The Kyushu Ceramic Museum
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Arita’s Kyushu Ceramic Museum displays Edo-period Arita pieces, ceramics exported to Europe, and work by modern and contemporary artists. Compare patterns and forms across periods.
Permanent displays are free. If you also want to visit a special exhibition, check its admission and dates.

Visitor information
Address
佐賀県西松浦郡有田町戸杓乙3100-1
3100-1 Toshaku Otsu, Arita-cho, Nishi Matsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture
Location on the mapAdmission
Permanent displays are free. Special exhibitions may charge admission; check your chosen exhibition.
Opening hours
The museum opens 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Closed Mondays, or the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday, and December 29–January 3.
What to see at The Kyushu Ceramic Museum
Ceramics across periods and export markets
Explore Edo-period Arita pieces, European-export ceramics and modern and contemporary work. Compare patterns and forms as you view the collection.
How to get to The Kyushu Ceramic Museum
Walk about 12 minutes from JR Arita Station to the museum. Afterwards, return towards the station for food and your next train.
Before you visit
Allow extra time for special exhibitions
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for permanent displays, plus extra time for special exhibitions. Last admission is 16:30.
Return to Arita Station after viewing
The museum is about 12 minutes from JR Arita Station on foot. Return towards the station for food and your next train.
Questions about The Kyushu Ceramic Museum
Are the Kyushu Ceramic Museum’s special exhibitions free too?
Permanent displays are free, but special exhibitions may charge admission. Check the exhibition you want to visit separately.
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