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Explore Imari, Saga on a Private Koransha Walking Tour

Experience a rare, behind-the-scenes visit to the historic Koransha Arita Yaki Porcelain Manufacturer founded in 1879, where you’ll tour the insulator factory not normally open to the public and discover the innovative technology that produced Japan’s first porcelain insulator; along the way you’ll learn how the same craftsmanship earned praise at the World Expo. While in Imari, Saga, you’ll enjoy a tranquil tea ceremony in the VIP room-another exclusive space-while hearing the history of Koransha and the artistic background of Arita-yaki that blends traditional beauty with the technology supporting power and communications infrastructure. This luxurious, intellectual experience invites you to connect with both the art and engineering legacies of Arita and to take away a deeper appreciation of the region’s cultural and technological heritage.

About this activity in Imari

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Step inside Koransha, the historic Arita-yaki porcelain maker in Imari, Saga, to see the company’s craft and technical legacy up close.
  • Tour the porcelain insulator factory - an area not usually open to the public - and learn how Japan’s first porcelain insulator was developed.
  • Enjoy a private tea ceremony in the VIP room while you hear the story behind the pieces that earned acclaim at the World Expo.
  • Experience the fusion of traditional Arita-yaki pottery aesthetics with the technology that supports modern power and communications infrastructure.

Important Information

  • This visit combines heritage pottery interpretation with industrial history, making it ideal for art, technology and cultural travelers.
  • Guided commentary is provided in English; expect a mix of museum-style explanation and behind-the-scenes factory insight.
  • The VIP tea ceremony is included as part of the program and offers a quiet, interpretive moment in a restricted-access space.
  • The experience is presented at a relaxed pace suitable for a wide range of ages and physical abilities.

Meeting Point

Meet at Koransha’s main entrance in Imari, Saga (factory reception area); please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time.

Includes

  • Admission to non-public areas of Imari ceramics sites - you'll get behind-the-scenes access to spaces normally closed to general visitors in the area
  • An English-speaking guide to lead your experience and explain Imari pottery traditions and techniques as you explore
  • A traditional tea experience included on-site, giving you a local cultural moment to enjoy during your visit
  • Tipping for the potter is included, so you can directly support the artisan who works with you here

Excludes

  • Private transportation is not included in this booking

Other

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels - the activity is accessible whether you travel light or prefer a relaxed pace in the region

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You’ll visit the insulator factory-normally closed to the public-and see the history and innovative technology behind Japan’s first porcelain insulator, alongside the traditional Arita-yaki pottery techniques that Koransha has preserved since 1879.
Yes. The program is designed as a luxurious, intellectual tour that is suitable for all physical fitness levels and welcomes families, offering an accessible way to explore pottery, industrial history, and cultural performance.
The tour showcases the fusion of Arita-yaki’s beauty and the manufacturing techniques that support power and communications infrastructure-letting you appreciate both the artistic craftsmanship and the technical ingenuity developed by Koransha.
Yes. You’ll enjoy a tea ceremony in the VIP room, a space not normally open to visitors, where you can learn about the artistic background that earned Koransha praise at the World Expo while experiencing Arita-yaki elegance.
An English-speaking guide accompanies the visit to explain Koransha’s history, the innovation that produced Japan’s first porcelain insulator, and the artistic heritage of Arita-yaki that connects craft and technology.
This is a special, behind-the-scenes cultural experience that blends workshop-style learning, museum-level history, and a ceremonial tea moment in a rarely seen VIP room-offering a rare look at Koransha’s century-plus legacy in Arita-yaki and porcelain innovation.