Imari travel guide

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Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain which has 400 years history.

The city borders Arita to the south and embraces the natural port of Imari Bay.

The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for the European

export trade.

Okawachiyama porcelain district

Originally, an owner of the Imari porcelain was Nabeshima

clan, in order to develop and protect its outstanding technique,

he gathered skilled artisans and painters in Okawachiyama

district. Now. about 30 potteries are manufacturing Imari

porcelain.

General information

Address

City hall : 1355-1 Tachibana, Imari-city, Saga-prefecture

Access

40 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu-city

80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city

80 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city

Population

54,000 Population density 210

Imari