Of particular interest are the various picture scrolls, including one illustrating the Japanese classic, Tales of Genji , which tells about court life in Japan. Opening hours are from 10am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Noritake China Factory Noritake is the world s largest manufacturer of porcelain. Included in the tour is a short film about the history, manufacture and development of Noritake porcelain. Reservations for the tour are required.
Details are available at the local tourist information bureau.
The best part of the tour comes at the end where you can purchase the Noritake china for a fraction of the prices offered in departmental stores. Admission is free but the factory is open only on weekdays. All Rights Reserved.