Shinto shrine
Sueyama Jinja
陶山神社（すえやまじんじゃ）
Arita, Saga Prefecture
A shrine in Arita, Saga Prefecture, the home of Arita ware. It enshrines Homudawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ōjin) as its kami, with Nabeshima Naoshige no Mikoto enshrined alongside, and is affectionately called "the kami of pottery" by kilns and people involved with ceramics.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Homudawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ōjin); enshrined alongside: Nabeshima Naoshige no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, porcelain stone was found at Izumiyama in the Kan'ei era and pottery making flourished; on the orders of the magistrate of Arita Sarayama, shrine buildings were built on 大樽山 in Manji 1 (1658), and the shrine was founded as Arita Sarayama Sōbyō Hachimangū. In Meiji 4 it was renamed Sueyama Jinja after the name of the district. Later Lord Nabeshima Naoshige was added as an enshrined kami, and a monument to Ri Sanpei, the founder of pottery, has also been erected.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 陶山神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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