White Porcelain Prayers & Hizen Sacred Grounds: A Traditional Culture Tour of Saga
Into Saga's tradition where 400 years of porcelain culture and ancient sacred grounds coexist. The vermillion beauty of Yutoku Inari Shrine, the tranquil sacred domain of Yoka Shrine, and an Imari-yaki painting experience. A journey of aesthetic sensibility unique to Saga, blending white porcelain and sacred grounds.
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Yutoku Inari Shrine
One of Japan's three great Inari shrines. The vermillion romon gate and shrine buildings perched on a cliff emerge against the backdrop of the Ariake Sea in one of Kyushu's most scenic shrines.
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Yoka Shrine
The oldest shrine in Saga City. An ancient Hizen shrine where moss-covered stone steps and a cedar tree avenue create a timeless tranquil sacred domain.
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Imari-yaki Pottery Painting Experience
Experience underglaze blue and overglaze enamel painting at a kiln in Imari, Saga. Touch firsthand the beauty of the legendary porcelain that captivated Europe in the Edo period.
