Okawachiyama, Imari City
Okawachiyama of Imari City was once under the complete control of the Nabeshima clan, and on this mountain stood the clan kiln (hanyo) where masterpieces such as Iro-nabeshima, Nabeshima sometsuke, and Nabeshima celadon porcelain were created. Three sides of this village are surrounded by mountains, and the distinctive scenery, reminiscent of a landscape painting, is truly that of the “Village of the Secret Kiln.”
Within Okawachiyama is Nabeshima Hanyo Park, where the checkpoint station that protected the secrets of the porcelain, climbing kilns such as the Sutra Stone Kiln (Okyo Ishi Kama) and Kiyohara Kiln, and potters’ homes have been beautifully reproduced.
Within Okawachiyama is Nabeshima Hanyo Park, where the checkpoint station that protected the secrets of the porcelain, climbing kilns such as the Sutra Stone Kiln (Okyo Ishi Kama) and Kiyohara Kiln, and potters’ homes have been beautifully reproduced.
View scenic routes that include this spot
ARTIFACT X VIEWMore Information about Okawachiyama, Imari City
Street address
- 1806 Otsu, Okawachiyama, Imari City
Access
- From Imari Station
15 minutes by Saihi Motor Bus bound for Okawachiyama via Higashicho
- From Imari Station
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- All year
Point
- Elaborate events are held throughout the year, such as the spring porcelain hina doll festival, the summer wind chime festival, and the autumn Nabeshima ware festival.
Spots around
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Giant camphor tree of Takeo (Takeo no Okutsu)
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Hado Cape, Turban Shell (Sazae) Grill Stalls
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Saga Castle History Museum
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Yoshinogari Historical Park
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Kashima "Wood carving workshop Sugicho, Hizen-Hamashuku, Yutokuinari Shrine"
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Seven Caves Sightseeing Cruise
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Kouraku Kiln Inc(Treasure hunting in Arita)
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Tara Town, Takezaki Crabs and Oysters
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Takeo Onsen
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Saga City Mountain Area "Hizen Nao Washi, Farm-inn 'Guza,' Donguri Mura, Nishiyamada Farm"
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Mifuneyama Rakuen
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Arita Town
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Ureshino-cha Tea Tourism
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Ureshino Onsen
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Yoko Museum ・Japanese Garden Keishu-En(making accessory using ceramic parts)
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Kyushu-Saga International Airport
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Furuyu Onsen
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Saga City
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Saga Balloon Museum
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Karatsu City