There once was a porcelain stone mine here in Izumiyama. It was first discovered in 1616, the early Edo Period, by a Korean potter named Yi Sam Pyeong, which led to the production of Japan’s first porcelain.
At the quarry today hardly any productive operation is done but the appearance of the mountain formed after a long period of mining is breathtaking.

Basic information

Address	1-5, Izumiyama, Arita-cho, Nishimatsura-gun, Saga (佐賀県西松浦郡有田町泉山１－５)
URL	http://www.arita.jp.e.ew.hp.transer.com/spot/post_16.html
Official Name	泉山磁石場 Izumiyama Quarry
Closed	No Regular Holidays
Access	15 Min. Walk from JR Kamiarita Station 8 Min. Drive from JR Arita Station
Parking Availability	Free Parking Available for 8 Cars
Cell Phone Battery Charging	Not Available
Wi-fi Availability	Unavailable
Estimated Time to Enjoy	Less Than 30 Minutes
Reservation	Not Necessary
Tobacco	Allowed in All Areas *Bring a Portal Ashtray if you wish to smoke
Foreign Language Support	- Enjoyable without Understanding Japanese - English Website is Available
MAPCODE	104 364 850*85