"Explore Arita Porcelain Park: Inspired by Germany's Zwinger Palace, the Sacred Ground of Arita Ware in Saga!"
2020.01.23 published
Discovery of a place I want to visit in Saga*
In Kyushu, Saga Prefecture, there is a place I really want to visit right now.
That place is "Arita Porcelain Park" ♡
Upon entering, it feels like stepping into a medieval European castle♡♡
"Did I just open a door to another world?"
"Have I time-traveled?"
It's an exotic, extraordinary space that gives you that illusion.
What kind of place is it?
Arita Porcelain Park is a "theme park for sake and Arita porcelain."
≪To explain in detail≫
Arita Town in Saga Prefecture, where Arita Porcelain Park is located, has been famous for its ceramics, particularly "Arita ware," for centuries.
Therefore, this place is like a museum showcasing numerous valuable works from the history of Arita ware, especially from the late Edo to the Meiji period, which spans over 400 years.
In addition, there are workshops where you can experience making Arita ware,
you can taste Saga sake and shochu,
relax in the spacious ancient garden,
enjoy meals at the restaurant, and check out souvenirs.
It’s a leisure facility and tourist spot where you can spend a whole day enjoying Arita ware and Saga's alcoholic beverages*
And the admission fee is surprisingly free♩
Arita Town is a sister city with Meißen, Germany*
Arita Town, where the porcelain park is located, is a sister city with Meißen, Germany. Since around the 17th century, Arita porcelain has been imported to Germany, and this exchange has a long history.
And this palace-like building, which is a symbol of Arita Porcelain Park!
It is modeled after the "Zwinger Palace" in Germany, and due to the historical connections, this kind of building was recreated and constructed at Arita Porcelain Park♩
It opened in 1993*
A popular spot for photography*
The beautiful palace at Arita Porcelain Park is also popular as a photography spot*
You can take stylish photos that make you feel like you're in a foreign country, which is hard to believe in Japan♡
It feels like we've traveled back in time...!
You can capture photos from various angles and locations♡
(There are no large buildings around, and there are few people, so the palace stands out beautifully against the blue sky like a scene from a movie*)
During Christmas, the large wreaths on display are also adorable*
If you're going for photography, it might be lovely to bring flowers or wear a retro dress*
Many couples come here for pre-wedding photos too♡
It feels like a honeymoon photo taken abroad!
I want to visit Arita Porcelain Park*
I introduced you to "Arita Porcelain Park," a leisure facility for sake and Arita ware that gives off a European vibe in Kyushu, Saga.
The building modeled after Germany's Zwinger Palace is impressive!
It's a wonderful place where you can enjoy exotic photography, Arita ware, Saga's sake, and much more.
Right now, it's the place I want to visit the most♡