Arita, Saga

Arita
有田町
Town

Location of Arita in Saga Prefecture
Arita

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°11′N 129°53′E / 33.183°N 129.883°E / 33.183; 129.883Coordinates: 33°11′N 129°53′E / 33.183°N 129.883°E / 33.183; 129.883
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Saga Prefecture
District Nishimatsuura
Area
  Total 65.80 km2 (25.41 sq mi)
Population (February 1, 2009)
  Total 21,066
  Density 320/km2 (830/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 2202 Tachibe, Arita-chō, Saga-ken
849–4153
Website www.town.arita.lg.jp
The Arita Ceramic Fair

Arita (有田町 Arita-chō) is a town located in Nishimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is known for producing Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan. It also holds the largest ceramic fair in Western Japan, the Arita Ceramic Fair. This event is held from April 29 to May 5 (Golden Week) every year and has thousands of stores and stalls lining the six-kilometre long main street.

On March 1, 2006 the town of Nishiarita, from Nishimatsuura District, was merged into Arita.

Geography

Arita is located in the western part of Saga Prefecture, bordering Nagasaki Prefecture from its southwest to western sides. About 70% of the town is forest and mountains.

Adjoining municipalities

History

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Arita is twinned with:

Education

Prefectural high schools

Municipal junior high schools

Municipal elementary schools

Other schools

Transportation

Air

There are no airports in Arita. The closest airports are Saga Airport and Nagasaki Airport.

Rail

View of the Japanese town of Arita from the train station

Road

Sightseeing

Torii at Tozan Shrine

Pottery

Modern Arita ware seahorse button

Potters From Arita

See also

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Arita.
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