A shrine symbolic of a pottery town with porcelain torii gates and large water vessels
About this spot
The representative shrine of Arita Town, the home of Arita ware, where a large porcelain torii gate and an indigo-decorated large water vessel are placed within the shrine grounds, conveying to this day the unique form of faith of a pottery town. Situated on a small hill, the shrine grounds offer a panoramic view of the town of Arita, which is also a charm. With a history of being deeply revered by local kiln masters as the guardian deity of Sarayama, it is a must-visit place when visiting a pottery town.
Fireworks details
Name: 十八夜
Date & time: 8/18 (Tue) 19:00–21:00
Venue: 西松浦郡有田町・龍泉寺
有田町の龍泉寺で営まれる「十八夜」は、地域で長く受け継がれてきた夏の伝統行事です。2026年は8月18日(火)19時から21時までの開催で、日中の喧騒が落ち着いた夜、山あいの寺にひっそりと灯りがともります。昼間に訪れた陶山神社やトンバイ塀の町並みが焼き物の町の「にぎわい」を伝える場所だとすれば、龍泉寺の夜は有田のもうひとつの顔である「静けさ」を感じられる時間です。都市の花火大会のような派手さはありませんが、地域の人々の祈りと伝統が息づく夜のひとときを、家族でゆっくり味わってください。
Tips
山あいのお寺のため、夜間は足元が暗くなります。懐中電灯やスマートフォンの照明を用意しておくと安心です。駐車場は台数に限りがあるため、早めの到着がおすすめです。静かな行事のため、境内では静かに過ごしましょう。
Tips
About 20 minutes walk from Arita Station, or immediately by car. There are stairs to the shrine grounds, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Admission to the shrine is free.
Best time to visit
Takes approximately 50 minutes. The morning light beautifully illuminates the porcelain torii gate.
Access & map
〒844-0004 Saga Prefecture, Nishi-Matsuura-gun, Arita-cho, Otaru 2-chome 5-1
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