Imarichō-kō, Japan
伊万里市
Imarichō-kō is a town of 57,940 people in Saga, Japan, founded in April 1, 1954.
Why visit Imarichō-kō
Townapedia lists 50 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 63 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 53 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 黒髪の里, Mt. Daitsu, 有田陶磁美術館 and Arita History and Folklore Museum East.
Weather in Imarichō-kō
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About Imarichō-kō
Imari (伊万里市, Imari-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [í.mä̀.ɾʲì, ì.mä́.ɾʲí.ɕì]) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 1 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 51,875 in 23,874 households, and a population density of 200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 255.26 km2 (98.56 sq mi). Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain, which is the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture.
From the Wikipedia article Imari, Saga (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Imarichō-kō on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do53
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Museums and landmarks50
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Parks, trails and playgrounds22
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Restaurants and cafes63
伊万里 焼肉館・勝
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.6 km
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:20
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History
The area of Imari was part of ancient Hizen Province. On August 15, 1281 the 2nd Mongol invasion fleet retreated into Imari Bay and was destroyed here by Kamikaze typhoon. During the Edo period, Imari was part of the Saga Domain. During the Edo period this region flourished due to the export of ceramics and porcelain. High quality goods presented to Shōgun and the Imperial Court were produced in what is now called Ōkawachiyama and were styled Nabeshima ware. From the Meiji period to 1955 coal was also a major export.
Following the Meiji restoration, the town of Imari and the villages of Higashiyamashiro, Kurokawa, Makishima, Matsuura, Minamihata, Niri, Nishiyamashiro, Ōdake, Ōkawa, Ōkawachi and Ōtsubo were established with the creation of the modern municipalities system. On February 16, 1901 Ōdake Village was renamed Hatatsu Village. On December 10, 1928 Makishima Village was incorporated into Imari Town. Nishiyamashiro was raised to town status on April 1, 1936 becoming Yamashiro Town. On December 8, 1943 the villages of Ōkawachi and Ōtsubo were incorporated into Imari Town. The towns of Imari and Yamashiro, and the villages of Higashiyamashiro, Kurokawa, Hatatsu, Minamihata, Ōkawa, Matsuura, and Niri were merged on April 1, 1954 to create Imari City.
From the History section of Imari, Saga on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Churches and places of worship26
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Healthcare26
Map of Imarichō-kō
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Getting there and nearby towns
Omura Air Base (OMJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 39 km away.
- Arita 10 km south, about 10 min by car
- Takeo 16 km southeast, about 16 min by car
- Sasebo 18 km southwest, about 18 min by car
- Matsuura 19 km northwest, about 19 min by car
- Karatsu 21 km northeast, about 21 min by car
- Ureshinomachi-shimojuku 21 km southeast, about 21 min by car
- Taku 21 km east, about 21 min by car
- Kawatana 23 km south, about 23 min by car
- Kashima 27 km southeast, about 27 min by car
- Ogi 29 km east, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Nabeshimayaki Okawachiyama Imari-shi Saga-ken PB110081, Akiyoshi's Room, Public domain
- Kakiemon 01, STA3816, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tozan Shrine02, STA3816, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zwinger Palace (Arita Porcelain Park), mahlervv, CC BY 3.0
- Kyushu Ceramic Museum front, Pekachu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari-Arita Kyoritsu Hospital, Atsasebo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 伊万里湾カブトガニの館, 山本拓也, Public domain
- Arita Ceramic Art Museum 20170429, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kurokamiyama from Chimachibo Park spring, mahlervv on Panoramio, CC BY 3.0
- 伊万里市民図書館 外観, 前田勝之, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arita Town Lifelong Learning Center ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arita Rathaus, AritaYakuba, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari City Matsuura Elementary School, Ackeyyama, CC0
- 田嶋神社社殿, Hority, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uraranomori Library in Yamauchi, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari niri es, Sept23, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari City Minamihata Elementary and Junior High School, Minamihata Kyogakukan, Ackeyyama, CC0
- Imari Keisei junior High School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Imari makishima es, Sept23, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari City Kurokawa Elementary School, Ackeyyama, CC0
- Imari hayatsu es, Sept23, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari City Yamashiro Nishi Elementary School, Ackeyyama, CC0
- 山ン寺遺跡の無縫塔, Akirakinkakuji, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari Machinaka Ichibankan 2018-03, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari Branch of Shinwa Bank, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honmachi shop street in Imari 2018-03, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nakamachi shop street in Imari 2018-03, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Imari Station (north), そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari Station Crossroads 20170429, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Imari Station (JR) 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pedway of Imari Station (north) 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View in front of Imari Station (JR), そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Train for Nishi-Karatsu Station at Imari Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari Station (JR) 20170429, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Imari Station (JR) 3, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari Station (JR) 20170429-2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Imari Station (JR), そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pedway of Imari Station (north), そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ImariEkimae ImarinBus 20251114, Olegushka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imari Station (Matsuura Railway) from pedway, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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