Suyama Jinja

Suyama Jinja in Arita Town is a special shrine that watches over Arita, the pottery village, true to its name. The grounds are adorned with beautiful Arita porcelain komainu guardian lions, torii gates, stone lanterns, and other ornaments, making it beloved as a shrine dedicated to ceramics. Walking alongside the development of Arita ware, this shrine attracts many worshippers praying for improved skills and prosperous business among potters and kiln operators. The colorful Arita porcelain displayed throughout the grounds is magnificent, allowing visitors to experience Japanese ceramic culture alongside their worship. It is truly a beautiful shrine unique to Arita, unseen elsewhere.