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Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Saga Prefecture
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At Kyushu Ceramic Museum, compare Arita’s Edo-period ceramics and European exports with works by modern and contemporary artists. Notice how patterns and forms changed over time.
Permanent exhibits are free; check fees and schedules for any special exhibition you want to add.
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Visitor information at a glance
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
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Permanent entry is free; special exhibitions may charge, so check your chosen display.
Opening hours and closed days
The museum opens from 09:00–17:00, with last entry at 16:30. It closes on Mondays, or the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday, and from 29 December–3 January.
What can I see at Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Saga Prefecture?
Ceramics across periods and export markets
Compare Edo-period Arita, European exports and modern/contemporary works in sequence. Looking at differences in pattern/form can guide your visit.
How to get to Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Saga Prefecture
Walk about 12 minutes from JR Arita. After visiting, return towards the station for food and your next train.
Before you visit
Allow extra time for special exhibitions
Permanent exhibits take about 1–2 hours. Add time for specials; entry ends 16:30.
Return to Arita Station after visiting
Museum↔JR Arita is about 12 minutes on foot. Afterwards, return towards the station for food/next train.
Questions about Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Saga Prefecture
Are Kyushu Ceramic Museum’s specials also free?
Permanent entry is free, but special exhibitions may charge. Check your chosen exhibition’s admission separately.
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