In a nutshell

An exciting itinerary featuring some of the highlights of inland Japan: a sensational Shinto shrine that enjoys a breathtaking position on the side of a hill, and a theme park dedicated to porcelain, with a host of interesting activities to take part in.

Main stops

Yutoku Inari Shinto shrine
Arita Porcelain Park
Reconstruction of Zwinger palace: porcelain collection
Beer and sake tastings
Porcelain workshops (ticket not included)
Lunch at the park
Shopping in a souvenir shop

The programme

In this tour, you will visit Yutoku Inari Shrine which is considered one of Japan's top three shrines dedicated to Inari alongside Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto and Toyokawa Inari Shrine in Aichi Prefecture. One of Shinto's most popular deities, Inari is associated with rice, prosperity and foxes.

Next, you will visit Arita Porcelain Park which gives visitors to Saga a small taste of Germany with its European-themed architecture and its on-site beer factory. The main site within this pseudo theme park is a recreation of the Zwinger Palace from Dresden, another city noted for its production of fine porcelain. Plenty of opportunities exist to tour the attraction with one's tastebuds, including sake samples in the main park store. Visitors can also participate in a porcelain-making experience on-site for a small fee. Enjoy lunch and free time there, Relax while enjoying the view provided by the flowers all over the park and leisurely spend a day here at Arita Porcelain Park.

Lastly, after shopping at local souvenir shop, go back to the port.

Good to know

English guides available in limited numbers, we recommend that you book early.