Tōzan Shrine
The Sueyama Shrine (陶山神社) is located in Arita Town, Nishimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture. Sueyama Shrine has a porcelain archway and other items of porcelain which, at other shrines, are usually made of stone. This shrine was and still is particularly revered by Arita’s ceramists.
| Tōzan Shrine | |
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 A porcelain torii archway | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
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  Shown within Japan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°11′19.9″N 129°53′57.9″E |
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A komainu is made of porcelain
History
It is dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, Nabeshima Naoshige, and Yi Sam-pyeong. It was founded in 1658.
The torii (a shinto shrine archway) built in 1888. It had been designated Tangible Cultural Properties on April 28, 2000.
Yi Sam-pyeong Monument
The view of Arita Town from Yi Sam-pyeong Monument.
The Yi Sam-pyeong Monument was built in 1917 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Arita's porcelain. It is on a hill, from which one can view Arita town.
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External links
- Sueyama Shrine Website (in Japanese)
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