murmurArita Ceramics Fair
Arita Town · Around Arita town (from JR Arita Station to Kami-Arita Station)
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Arita Ceramics Fair (Arita Chamber of Commerce and Industry) · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Apr 29 – May 5, 2026 （Ended）
- 2027
- Apr 29 – May 5, 2027
- Usual timing
- Usually late April
- How the date is set
- Every year, April 29 – May 5
- Venue
- Around Arita town (from JR Arita Station to Kami-Arita Station)
- City
- Arita Town, Saga
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About
From April 29 to May 5 every year, the porcelain town of Arita becomes one giant tableware market. Over 450 stalls and shops spread along about 4 km of streets from around JR Arita Station to Kami-Arita Station, and the normally calm town is packed with shoppers. People come for low prices and sheer variety, and part of the fun is stumbling on a bargain or a piece by an up-and-coming potter. Visitors travel from all over Japan, especially Kyushu; the 2026 edition counted 1.17 million. Limited express trains make special stops at Kami-Arita during the fair, so it is better to leave the car at home.
Sources
- OfficialArita Ceramics Fair (Arita Chamber of Commerce and Industry) www.arita-toukiichi.or.jp
- OfficialSaga Prefectural Cultural Tourism Federation (Asobo Saga) www.asobo-saga.jp
Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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