Learning About the History of Trade in Imari Port, Once Known for Shipping Pottery
About this spot
This museum preserves and exhibits a merchant house from Imari Port, which thrived as a shipping port for Imari ware from the Edo period onward. The original earthen floor, account desk, and warehouse of the merchant house remain intact, conveying the history of trade unique to a port town through which Imari ware was distributed nationwide. The museum displays antique Imari ware and trading tools, allowing you to understand how the pottery craftsmanship you saw at the kilns in Okawachi-yama was delivered across Japan. It's a museum of appropriate size to visit while leisurely walking through Imari's historic town center.
Fireworks details
Name: 南波多納涼夏祭り
Date & time: 8/15 (Sat) 16:30–21:00(荒天時は8/16 (Sun)に延期)
Venue: 伊万里市・道の駅「伊万里ふるさと村」
伊万里市南波多町の道の駅「伊万里ふるさと村」を会場に開かれる、地域に根ざした夏の恒例行事「南波多納涼夏祭り」です。2026年は8月15日(土)16時30分から21時までの開催で、荒天の場合は16日(日)に延期されます。道の駅ならではの広々とした敷地にステージが設けられ、地域の催しでにぎわう会場は、開放的な夜空の下で楽しめるのが魅力です。昼間に訪れた大川内山の伝統工芸の里の空気とはまた違う、地域に根ざした夏祭りのぬくもりを味わえる、1日の締めくくりにふさわしい時間です。
Tips
会場は道の駅の駐車場・広場を利用するため、荒天時は日程が変更になる場合があります。開催有無は事前に地域の情報で確認しましょう。夜は虫が出やすいので虫除け対策を。駐車場は早い時間から埋まることがあるため、早めの到着がおすすめです。
Tips
Located in the city center, within walking distance from Imari Station. An admission fee is required. The interior is not large, making it easy to view in a short time.
Best time to visit
Approximately 40 minutes. A good time to visit while taking an afternoon break.
Access & map
〒848-0047 Saga Prefecture, Imari City, Imari Town Kou Kou 555-1
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