Activities and Tours in Saga Prefecture

12 activities & tours found

Karatsu Port Excursion Walking Tour

4 hours to 6 hours

Free Cancellation

Enjoy a walking tour around the Karatsu Port area! Explore the town, including a mansion with exquisite ranma carvings and gorgeous ceiling paintings, and Karatsu Castle, which faces one of the most beautiful pine groves in Japan. Afterward, stop by a sake bar featuring Karatsu ware. Karatsu-yaki can also be purchased at the store next to the bar and will be a wonderful memory. You can also optionally create an original art frame using pieces of Karatsu-yaki. You can also take home a souvenir o...

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Karatsu Pottery Making

2 hours

Free Cancellation

This is not just a pottery class — it is an immersive cultural experience in Karatsu, a city renowned for its centuries-old pottery tradition (Karatsu ware). You will work side by side with a local master potter in an authentic, working kiln, something rarely open to tourists. A local English-speaking guide will ensure meaningful interaction with the artisan, allowing you to learn about the history, techniques, and spirit of Karatsu pottery. Unlike mass workshops, this experience offers person...

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Exclusive Tour of Kakiemon Kiln and the Art of Nigoshide

4 hours

Free Cancellation

The special tour of the Kakiemon kiln offers a rare opportunity to visit the workshop area, which is normally closed to the public, and experience the 400 year tradition and craftsmanship of the Kakiemon style. You will get an up close look at the production process of Kakiemon style ceramics, which feature the "Akae" (red overglaze enameling) technique developed by the first Kakiemon, Sakaita Kakiemon, and the milky white "Nigote" porcelain body. The sight of skilled potters and painters carefu...

$390.36View

Pottery Paradise Getaway Charming House Stay and Japanese Cooking

48 hours

In this pottery tour, you will be visiting three of Japan's leading kilns, not only finding your favorite Japanese tableware, but you'll also witness the pottery-making process, engage in Japanese cooking experiences, and deepen by staying in traditional Japanese house. First we'll visit Hasami, known for its relatively casual and modern design pottery. Next, we'll visit Nabeshima ware has a history of being presented to shoguns and feudal lords during the Edo period, making it a beloved choi...

$425.85View

Be a Sake brewer for a Day!Study Abroad Sake at Amabuki sake brewery in Saga

5 hours

Free Cancellation

The "Real Sake Brewery Study Abroad" program is a "super short-term brewery experience" in which you will experience the real sake brewing process at a sake brewery and receive freshly pressed sake that you have made yourself delivered to your home. ■Advantages of the experience ・You can enter the brewery, which is off-limits only to brewery workers, as an exchange student. ・You will be able to taste the very freshest sake, which can only be tasted in the brewery! ・It's like being a real brewe...

$212.92View

Luxury Kaiseki Lunch With Arita Ware and Gen-emon Kiln Tour

4 hours

Free Cancellation

Have an exquisite kaiseki meal in a restaurant owned by an antiques dealer. Served on Arita ware, lunch is made from rich local ingredients, perfectly complemented by Japan's finest porcelain. Afterward, visit Gen-emon Kiln to learn about porcelain. [Highlights] - Feast on an exquisite kaiseki lunch prepared by a local chef - Admire an impressive selection of Arita ware representing different periods and styles - Learn about each piece of Arita ware in detail while dining in a private room used...

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Exclusive Workshop Tour and Ko-Imari Museum

4 hours

Free Cancellation

The Genemon Kiln Special Experience offers a rare opportunity to visit the kiln's normally closed workshop and experience the beauty and tradition of its over 150-year-old techniques. You will be able to observe the production process at close range, performed by skilled craftsmen, and enjoy the charm of the distinctive "Sotodami" technique. In addition, you can enjoy a tour of the non-public Imari Pottery Museum, guided by the pottery's staff, and enjoy the many historical works on display. Aft...

$390.36View

Fukuoka: Japan’s 2,300-Year-Old Civilization at Yoshinogari

2 hours

Free Cancellation

Book Your Journey to the Yoshinogari Ruins Now! Embark on a fascinating journey to the Yoshinogari Ruins, one of Japan's most important archaeological sites. Experience the allure of ancient Japan as you explore reconstructed buildings, sacred spaces, and hidden treasures that date back thousands of years. With the guidance of a local expert, you’ll uncover the mysteries of early Japanese civilizations and witness the profound cultural heritage that shaped the nation. This unique tour offers yo...

$118.88View

2-Days Klins of Japan: Arita & Hasami with Cooking Experience

48 hours

In this pottery tour, you will be visiting two of Japan's leading kilns, Arita and Hasami, not only finding your favorite Japanese tableware, but you'll also witness the pottery-making process. Also, engage in Japanese cooking experiences, and deepen by staying in traditional Japanese house. In the day 1, we'll visit Arita, famous for its Arita ware, known for its elegant designs on translucent white porcelain. We will take you to special places like kilns and purveyors to the Imperial Househ...

$425.85View

Exclusive Studio Tour Experience Tableware for World Class Chefs

4 hours

Free Cancellation

"Experience the new appeal of Arita-yaki, where tradition and innovation come together". At Riso Pottery, fourth-generation family head Shinji Terauchi works to create vessels that combine early Imari techniques with modern design, while continuing the history of Ri Sanpei, the founder of Arita-yaki. Combining traditional aesthetic beauty with cutting-edge technology, the vessels have attracted top chefs from around the world. In this experience, you will visit the historic sites of traditional...

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