The Imari Kiln Market in Omote-Yama, Imari, is an annual pottery market held during Golden Week, featuring a large-scale event called "Omote-Yama's Secret Kiln Imari Kiln Market." Hundreds of pottery shops gather together, selling a variety of dishes. The assortment of goods ranges from affordable to high-end, making it an attractive market. It's especially recommended for those who love pottery, as it's an event where you can see and purchase many traditional Imari ceramics.
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Imari Okawachiyama
佐賀県
A pottery town surrounded by beautiful mountains.
This is a town of pottery known as a secret kiln village that has prospered as a representative town of pottery in Japan for about 400 years. It is a place that pottery lovers cannot resist, as you can experience the potter's wheel and purchase pottery at various shops in the town.
Features & How to Enjoy
Highlights
Point 1
Annual Pottery Market Held During Golden Week
Point 2
Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms at Imari Okawachiyama, a Famous Spot
Imari Okawachiyama in Imari City, Saga Prefecture, is also known as a famous cherry blossom spot. Every spring, the cherry blossom trees along Okawachiyama are in full bloom, offering a beautiful view. There are also trees over 300 years old, making for an impressive sight. In addition, you can enjoy night cherry blossoms, as the illuminated trees create a fantastic atmosphere. The cherry blossoms at Imari Okawachiyama herald the arrival of spring and provide visitors with healing and inspiration!
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Stroll through the Secret Pottery Village with a Cultural Atmosphere
Imari Okawachiyama is famous as a pottery village, but its unique landscape is created by steep folding screens of rock. The walking path still has brick chimneys and old buildings, creating a historic and cultural atmosphere. It's also known as the secret pottery village, and many kilns still exist today. Located about 10 minutes by car from the center of Imari City, it's a spot where you can feel both nature and history. In spring, the cherry blossoms along the walking path are in full bloom and attract many visitors. There's also a pottery experience where you can touch Imari's pottery, allowing you to experience Imari's 400-year history and culture!
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Recreating the History of Pottery in the Nabeshima Clan Kiln Park!
In Imari Oonakanoyama, there is the Nabeshima Clan Kiln Park, a park that recreates the history of pottery that flourished in the Nabeshima clan during the Edo period. It's a place that can be considered sacred to pottery fans, and within the park, you can see the checkpoint that protected the secret techniques of pottery making at the time. Additionally, there is the "Meotoshi no Tou" tower in the park, which displays Imari-yaki wind chimes that sway in the wind, creating beautiful sounds. The Nabeshima Clan Kiln Park is not only recommended for pottery fans, but also for those interested in history and culture!
Point 5
Imari Wind Chime Festival, a Summer Tradition!
The Imari Wind Chime Festival in Oo-kawauchi-yama, Imari City, is a summer tradition held every year from July to August. About 30 kilns decorate their storefronts with wind chimes, and in the remote village, about 1000 wind chimes are surrounded by lush green mountains, creating a cool and refreshing sound. The wind chimes are made using traditional Imari-yaki techniques, each with a unique design. This event is perfect for the hot summer season, allowing you to enjoy the cool and refreshing sound while experiencing Imari's traditional crafts and culture.
Sightseeing
A Town with a 400-Year History of Pottery!
Imari Okawachiyama has long been known as a town of pottery. With a history of about 400 years, many pottery artists have been born here and created their works. It's particularly known as a village of secret kilns, where many beautiful pottery pieces are produced using secret techniques. You can also experience pottery-making and create your own handmade pottery. In addition, the surrounding area of Imari Okawachiyama is rich in nature, with mountains and rivers perfect for strolling, flower viewing, and camping. There are also old houses and kiln ruins where pottery artists used to live in Imari Okawachiyama, making it a great place to learn about the history and culture of pottery. Why not come and experience it for yourself?
Basic Information
| Address | Omotecho, Omote-machi, Imari-shi, Saga-ken |
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