Tozan Shrine (Arita)

Good to know

• The large porcelain torii gate on the grounds was built in 1888.
• A pair of porcelain guardian dogs made by the Imaemon kiln was donated in 1887.
• The shrine has a memorial to the Korean potter Kanagae Sambe'e.
• The Arita Okunchi festival is held here every year on October 16.

Tips for Muslim visitors

• A railway line runs through the shrine grounds and trains pass quickly, so do not stand on the tracks.
• The level crossing inside the shrine has no barrier. Do not enter when the alarm sounds, and look both ways before crossing.
• The main sights are porcelain structures in the grounds, such as the large porcelain torii gate built in 1888. Visitors can simply look at them.
• Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
• Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
• Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
• Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saga and the verified places to pray nearby.
• Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Places to pray near Tozan Shrine (Arita)

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