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.

 

 

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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.

 

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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

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