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: The main street runs east-west for approximately 6 kilometers , lined with shops on both sides. : The town's architecture is a blend of history and style

: The town's architecture is a blend of history and style. You will find: White-walled buildings and imposing wooden merchant houses.

Arita is a town defined by its history, stretching along a valley surrounded by low mountains and lush rice fields. It is the birthplace of Japanese porcelain, and its streets still reflect the prosperous days of the Edo period.

: Most shops specialize in blue and white dyed porcelain and "picture ware" featuring intricate designs in reds, yellows, and greens.