Sueyama Shrine in Arita

 

The Sueyama Shrine is located in Arita Town, Nishimatsuura District. Feature of the Shrine

is Shrine gate made by porcelain, and usually the Shrine gate are made of stone or wood.

 

It is dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, Nabeshima Naoshige, and Yi Sam-pyeong. It was founded

in 1658. The Shire gate or Torii was built in 1888. It had been designated Tangible Cultural

Properties on April 28, 2000.

 

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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