Top Things to do in Imari
What to do and see in Imari, Japan: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Imari, Japan including Imari Okawachiyama, Michi-no-Eki Imari (Imari Furusatomura), Imari, Imari Nabeshimayaki Hall, Old Imari Dolls, Imari Bay, Imari City Tourists Information Center, Imari Nabeshima Gallery, Imari Shrine, Matsuuraichi Shuzo.
Restaurants in Imari
1. Imari Okawachiyama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew1234 - Aomori, Japan
For the past 400 years, Okawachimaya has been an all-pottery, all-the-time producer of ceramics. It's an unspoiled place; the setting is truly beautiful and special. Don't expect to find Starbucks or Duncan Donuts franchises -- thank goodness! Families going back multiple generations have lived there in houses co-located with their kilns and shops. The town was purposely located in a valley ringed by steep Mountains on three sides in order to prevent outsiders from sneaking in and carrying away the potters' techniques and tradecraft. I spent a good four or five hours looking around, taking in the village's beautiful scenery and setting, and shopping.
Many of the ceramics on offer were of a traditional Imari style, but other pieces were innovative and modern designs. Overall the prices were very reasonable for beautiful and distinctive pieces. Some shopping tips: (1) semi-annual pottery fairs take place on April 1-5 and November 1-5 and they offer great bargains; 2) many of the stores accept credit cards; and 3) many of the stores will ship your purchases (domestically for sure, as was my situation, and possibly also overseas).
You can reach O'yama via occasional bus service which stops at the curb of the Imari train station. Ask for help and an English-language brochure at the tourist information booth located on the ground floor.
2. Michi-no-Eki Imari (Imari Furusatomura)
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
3. Imari
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By ichibanwanderer - Somerset
My wife and I visited Imari as a stop on our trip to Unsen and to see the ceramics when we stumbled on the annual Ton Ten Ton Festival. This is held around October 22 to 24 and is a fighting festival held every year in the city in Saga Prefecture.Beginning at the Imari Shrine, the festival is well known as one of the three great fighting festivals of Japan.
The main streets are all lined with little shops selling all kinds of Japanese food / beverage all which are good value. The main part of the festival takes place by the river and it is advisable to find a good position, either on the bridge upstream of the location or on the opposite side of the river. This part of the festival starts at 4.00 and lasts about an hour. We were able to watch quite a bit of the festival the following day on TV and if you want to see the full festival plan to arrive on Sat leaving on Monday.
We walked around the city briefly on Monday morning - not alloy to see. However what attractions there are seem to close on Mondays.
4. Imari Nabeshimayaki Hall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 88puffin - Sudbury, Canada
Good maps and they really try very hard to help, so their little bit of English plus my little bit of Japanse went a long way. Very good japanese snacks for sale, you feel like buying some because they look so good, even if you ( a Westerner) are not sur what the content of the fascinating package is.
Good brochures about transportation, hotels, etc.
Again, it is surprising how well we did, given the language barrier. Amazing, and then, with the info they gave me, I spent a fantastic day.
Great location: just by the bus and train station, and close to downtown.
5. Old Imari Dolls
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By takayuki t - Kurume, Japan
先日久留米からの観光客として初体験しました。伊万里駅から相生橋に向けて散策を開始すると、商店街の入り口付近に焼き物で作られた美人像が2体。台座も含めると高さは2m以上。デカ！珍！
相生橋には擬宝珠代わりの焼き物が我が家を出迎えてくれました。南端の左側から時計回りにオランダ人形像、壷、壷、オウム像、壷、壷。さすが窯業の街伊万里！
隣の延命橋、さらに隣の幸橋も見物する予定でしたが、余りの猛暑に家人も私もバテバテ＆ギブアップ。残念！
6. Imari Bay
7. Imari City Tourists Information Center
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By takayuki t - Kurume, Japan
先日久留米からの観光客として初体験しました。伊万里駅はJR駅舎とMR駅舎が大通りを跨ぐペデストリアンデッキで結ばれるというユニークな構造をしていますが、観光協会はMR駅舎内の1Fにありました。当日の担当は男女1名ずつ。懇切丁寧に対応していただき感謝。街歩きを終えて次の目的地に向けて出発する前に再度立ち寄り、伊万里焼きの風鈴（税込み1700円）、伊万里焼きのマグネット（同400円）、伊万里梨のフルーツソース（同450円）を買い求めました。
8. Imari Nabeshima Gallery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By takayuki t - Kurume, Japan
MR伊万里駅2Fにある伊万里焼きのギャラリーです。先日久留米からの観光客として初来館しました。1Fの待合室から階段をトントントンと上がると（JR伊万里駅に通じる）ペデストリアンデッキに出ますが、ギャラリーはその左手でした。受付担当は司書風の女性スタッフ。入場料は大人300円（65歳以上は無料）。駅前の市営駐車場を利用して来館した場合は30分間の駐車券付き。いいね！
展示室内には伊万里市が所蔵する古伊万里＆鍋島がズラリ。館内撮影禁止のため、パンフレットに掲載されていた作品の写真を投稿しました。スケジュールに余裕のある観光客にはお薦めのスポットです。30分あれば充分楽しめると思います。
9. Imari Shrine
10. Matsuuraichi Shuzo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By よしめ - Chiba, Japan
バスツアーで訪問しました。アルコールは苦手ですが、河伯のミイラがあるというので、興味津々。１７代目というおじいさんが、丁寧に説明してくださいました。屋根の葺き替えをした際に出てきたそうです。梅酒だけ試飲しましたが、甘くて飲みやすかったです。
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