2025 Imari Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

As the Japanese cherry blossom prediction website is updated more frequently, the mood for cherry blossom viewing is becoming more and more exciting. Although Kyushu's cherry blossoms are not as well-known as those in Tokyo, Kyoto or even Izu, they are unique in their small crowds and beautiful scenery. Whether it is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot or a secret place hidden in the mountains, it is full of surprises. 🌸 According to the latest official forecast released on February 6, the best viewing period for cherry blossoms in major cities in Kyushu is: 🔹 Fukuoka: March 27-April 3 🔹 Oita: March 31-April 8 🔹 Nagasaki: March 28-April 4 🔹 Saga: March 31-April 7 🔹 Kumamoto: March 29-April 5 🔹 Miyazaki: March 29-April 5 🔹 Kagoshima: March 29-April 5 The following are the 8 must-visit cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyushu in spring: 🌸 Kusaba River, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture This is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Fukuoka City. The approximately 1.5-kilometer-long riverside trail is lined with Somei Yoshino cherry trees, forming a pink tunnel. The cherry blossoms are densely packed, and the night cherry blossoms are even more dreamy and beautiful. 🌸 Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture Kokura Castle stands in Katsuyama Park, surrounded by 300 cherry trees. The photos taken with the castle tower and cherry blossoms in the background are absolutely stunning! After sunset, the lights come on, and the Sakura Castle under the lights looks like a dream, so beautiful that it is breathtaking. 🌸 Uranosaki Station, Imari City, Saga Prefecture The Matsuura Railway starts from Arita Station in Saga Prefecture and ends at Sasebo in Nagasaki Prefecture. The train whizzed past, creating a grand "cherry blossom snow", as if the scene from the anime had been shone into reality, which was intoxicating.

We visit #imari on our way to #okawachiyama village and it is most notable because of Imari porcelain is the European collector's' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of #arita #japan. #unforgetabletrip #scenicspotguide #happynewyear

#Okawachiyama village in the mountains just outside Imari, it was the first place in Japan to produce porcelain the mineral essential to making porcelain and craftsmen with the necessary skills had been brought from Korea into the country #japan. #travelinspiration #scenicspotguide #happynewyear

Imari Nabeshima Pottery Hall where you can enjoy the charm of traditional Imari ware🏺✨ Inside the hall, there is an exhibition of precious Nabeshima ware from the Edo period, and you will be enchanted by the intricate painting and beautiful blue and white colors😍✨ In a space that feels like a museum, you can take your time to appreciate the high level of craftsmanship! Inside the hall, you can also experience painting Imari ware, and it is also attractive that you can create your own original work🎨✨ They also sell dishes and tableware that are perfect as souvenirs, so be sure to pick one up as a memento of your trip! 🚃 Access Nearest station: About 15 minutes on foot from JR Imari Station 🏺Recommended points ・Enjoy the beautiful Imari ware exhibition🎨✨ ・Create your own original work through the painting experience! ✍️ ・Imari ware, perfect for souvenirs, is also on sale🎁 #0 Yen Travel February 2025 #Imari Nabeshima Ware Hall #Imari Ware #Saga Tourism #Ceramics Town #Traditional Crafts

This time, I will introduce the historic townscape located in Saga Prefecture. This place is in Saga Prefecture, and you can enjoy the old townscape that has been around for a long time. Since it is a town surrounded by mountains, you can also feel the nature, making it a highly recommended spot. I visited during a sunny afternoon, and it was a wonderful place where you could simultaneously feel the greenery of the mountains and the old Japanese atmosphere. Please do visit. Townscape of Okawachiyama 〒848-0025 Okawachicho Otsu 1848, Imari City, Saga Prefecture Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

#0yentravelJanuary2025 #Imari 📍Location: Okawauchicho Hei, Imari City, Saga Prefecture, 15 minutes by bus from Imari Station 🏖️Atmosphere: Okawauchiyama was once the site of the Nabeshima clan's official kiln for 200 years, but the approximately 15,000㎡ park, which has a replica of a checkpoint at the entrance, is dotted with potters' houses, pottery objects, climbing kilns, and more. 💞Reasons why we recommend it: It's a small park, but it's maintained in a natural way, and there are facilities for making clay for pottery, so it's fun to stroll around and look at them. We recommend stopping by when you're sightseeing in Okawauchi.

#0yentravelJanuary2025 #Imari 📍Location: Imari City is located in the western part of Saga Prefecture, about 50 km west of Saga City. It is about an hour and 20 minutes by car from Fukuoka Airport. 🏖️Atmosphere: The city of Imari prospered as a shipping port for pottery called Ko-Imari, and pottery with the aroma of Ko-Imari culture can be seen everywhere in the city. 💞Reasons for recommendation: Ko-Imari pottery can be seen here and there like an outdoor art museum. Imari beef is also famous, and yakiniku is good, but hamburgers are also delicious for a quick lunch.

✨Hotel Highlights ♨️Amenities 🛁Room Environment 🍽️Breakfast 🛎️Hotel Service 💗Guest Experience I feel like better than hotel but a little annoying for verification myself because this is unmanned hotel. Room condition is better hotel

#0yentripnovember Tokisato Imari Main Branch 📍3760-1 Tachibana-cho, Imari City, Saga Prefecture 🕐11:00-21:00 This restaurant is popular with locals! The most popular dish is the katsudon noodle set, and you can choose between udon or soba! The drink glasses are Imari ware and cute✨ If you go to Imari, be sure to stop by!

Best place to visit in Saga prefecture. I went here on weekend but there are not so many people around, and i walk around and buy a lot of souvenirs, there are soo many cute Cutlery that made in Arita. Actually there are many shops that provide to experiencing making the cutlery, etc.. but i wasnt have much time when i visit here so i cant do that which i was kinda regret. But at the end of the walk im going to the cafe in the parking area try the cup of coffee and cake with the cute tea cups made in arita. I enjoy my day here:)) #arita #porcelain #kyushutrip

✔️Seizan Kama Kiln 📍 Otsu-1832 Okawachicho, Imari, Saga 848-0025 Japan Introducing a small city near Fukuoka called Imari Village~ This is a small town in the mountains that is so beautiful that you don't even know about war. I recommend it to those who have been to Fukuoka many times as a different place. The river flows and the town is really pretty, so if you are traveling by bus tour or renting a car, go there! It's so great to fully experience the feeling of a traditional Japanese street~ There are many pretty pottery shops, so it's great to go and take a look and buy some as a souvenir! #JapanTravel

🚂 I love trains, and I love cute and beautiful train stations even more. Choosing Kyushu was also because there are many train stations worth visiting in Kyushu, as well as many unique sightseeing trains. Half of the time I spend hopping on and off trains, fascinated by each beautiful train station🚉 . 🚈 Located in Northern Kyushu, Nagasaki Prefecture has many islands and peninsulas, streets filled with exotic charm, and quite a few world heritage sites, as well as several sightseeing train lines: the Matsuura Railway Line, the Sasebo Line, the Shimabara Railway Line, and the under-construction Arita Line. . 🚅 This time we took the Matsuura Railway Line, and we got off at several beautiful stations to enjoy them. Trains usually run once an hour, and many stations have attractions to visit. Tickets for the Matsuura Railway can only be purchased with cash; transportation cards and JR Passes are not accepted. If you're interested in this line, buying a one-day pass is a good deal, with a price of about 120 yuan. . 🌸 Photos 1️⃣-5️⃣ and 6️⃣⬆️ are of Kanetake Station, where cherry blossom trees line the riverbank, and rapeseed flowers bloom beneath them. 🌸 Photo 6️⃣⬇️ is Sasebo Station 🌸 Photo 7️⃣ is Oogi Station, and photo 8️⃣ is Ryusenji Temple next to Oogi Station. 🌸 Photo 9️⃣ is Sandaibashi Station 🌸 Photos 10-17 are of my favorite Kurashuku Station. I liked it so much that I visited twice. The beauty of this station lies in its atmosphere. The old wooden station, half of which is used for a coffee and light meals, has semi-outdoor seating at the entrance, and opposite is a large cherry blossom tree. We even went there in heavy rain the second time; the risotto made by the owner was so delicious! Sitting outside, drinking beer, and watching the cherry blossom petals dance in the air with the rain, this scene, although not captured in photos, is deeply etched in my heart! 🌸 Photo 18 is of Urazaki Station on this line, which is also known as one of Kyushu's famous cherry blossom stations. The cherry blossoms form a tunnel of flowers, and during the cherry blossom blizzard, the petals fall like rain. It's truly beautiful, and it's also really crowded. Many people bring their lunch boxes to enjoy the blossoms here, and we also had lunch amidst the petal rain. . 🚂 We took the Matsuura Railway Line for a few stops the first time, and the entire route the second time. The driver uncle would come and chat with us whenever we stopped for a few minutes. He loves his job very much and is proud that his son became a Shinkansen driver. He was even more courteous when he heard we were from Shanghai, as his son had studied there. In the end, he even gave us travel information for Kyushu trains. This trip on the Matsuura Railway in Kyushu was truly joyful and satisfying. .

⭐️Okawachiyama⭐️ The streetscape of 大川内山 (Okawachiyama) is a popular pottery village in Fukuoka. Although it's a small village, it's full of charming sights and is popular among both locals and tourists. There are many pottery shops, making it fun to look at the various ceramics. 🎯Otsu-1848 Okawachicho, Imari, Saga 848-0025 Japan

This guesthouse is located near Imari Station. It's about a 2-minute walk from the station. It's a dormitory, so there were only two people there on the weekday I stayed. The bed was fluffier than a hotel bed, and the futon was very warm, so I was able to sleep comfortably. One thing to note is that there is a curfew from 11pm. The manager was a little expressionless, but I am personally satisfied with this guesthouse. #Imari #Saga #Guesthouse