Imari gave its name to the porcelain — ‘Imari ware’ — that was shipped from its port to Europe from the seventeenth century, though most was actually made in nearby Arita and the secret Nabeshima kilns of Okawachiyama. Today the area celebrates this heritage, and one of its more unusual attractions is the Imari Okawachiyama Porcelain Park, a spacious theme park built around a striking full-scale replica of a German baroque palace (Zwinger Palace), reflecting the historic ties between Arita porcelain and European royal collections. The grounds hold Japanese and Western gardens, ceramic displays, hands-on pottery, shops and a sake brewery with tastings. Family-friendly and photogenic, it pairs the region’s porcelain story with a fun day out, and works well alongside the traditional kilns of nearby Okawachiyama.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Imari, Saga |
| Hours | ~9:00–16:00 (seasonal) |
| Admission | Park often free; some facilities vary |
| Time needed | 1.5–2 hours |
| Best time | Year-round; spring flowers |
What to See
- A full-scale replica German baroque palace.
- Japanese and Western gardens with ceramic displays.
- Hands-on pottery and porcelain shops.
- A sake brewery with tastings on site.
Combine Your Visit
- Combine with Okawachiyama porcelain village nearby.
- Pair with Arita , the porcelain town.
- Read our Saga overview .
Getting There
- By car: the easiest way to the park and Okawachiyama.
- By train + taxi: JR to Imari, then to the park.
Tips
Pair the Porcelain Park with the traditional kilns of nearby Okawachiyama for a full porcelain day, since the two show very different sides of Imari’s ceramic story. Come by car as the sights are spread out, try the on-site sake brewery tasting and hands-on pottery, and enjoy the photogenic palace and gardens with the family.
