landscape paintings. After the government of the Saga Domain set up kilns that produce only gifts for the government here in the Edo Period, pottery makers here continued providing potteries to the Tokugawa Shogunate and the government officials until the end of the Edo Period. The area is scattered with old brick chimneys and 30 kilns, and you can feel the history and tradition of about 350 years alive here.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs recognize stories of its culture and tradition through historical attractions or features as “Japanese Heritage”. In April, 2016, the history and landscape of Okawachiyama was recognized as “Hometown of Japanese Pottery, Hizen ～Pottery Walk with Simultaneous Emergence of Many Talents and Achievements ～". In “Michelin Green Guide Saga Online” that introduces tourist spots giving one to three stars to foreign tourists, Okawachiyama has received two stars as a place that is “worth visiting”.The Agency for Cultural Affairs recognize stories of our culture and tradition through historical attractions or features as “Japanese Heritage”. In April, 2016, the history and landscape of Okawachiyama was recognized as “Hometown of Japanese Pottery, Hizen ～Pottery Walk with Simultaneous Emergence of Many Talents and Achievements ～". In “Michelin Green Guide Saga Web Version” that introduces tourist spots giving one to three stars to foreign tourists, Okawachiyama has received two stars that mean “worth visiting”.

Basic information

Address	Okawachiyama, OKawachi-cho, Imari City, Saga (佐賀県伊万里市大川内町大川内山)
URL	http://www.imari-ookawachiyama.com/
Official Name	The Village of The Secret Kilns Okawachiyama 秘窯の里　大川内山
Access	15 minutes by Saihi Bus from Imari Station 10 minutes by Taxi from Imari Station
Parking Availability	Free parking available for 450 cars (During pottery fair, pay parking available)
Cell Phone Battery Charging	Available
Wi-fi Availability	Available in some areas Password is required
Credit Card Acceptance	JCB, VISA, Master, AMEX, Diners
Estimated Time to Enjoy	60 minutes to 90 minutes
Admission Fee	Pottery painting workshop starts from 800 yen (The workshop is available at 6 stores in Okawachiyama)
Reservation	For a guided tour, please contact Imari City Tourism Volunteer Guide Organization【℡0955-22-7934】in advance.
Tobacco	Only in designated area
Foreign Language Support	Multilingual brochures available (English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean) Multilingual sign boards available (English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean)
Date	Spring Pottery Fair : April 1 - 5 Imari Pottery Festival: April 29 - May 5 Furin Festival : Mid June - late August Boshi Lantern Festival: Mid July Nabeshima Domain Autumn Pottery Festival: Early November Porcelain Hina Doll Festival: Mid February - early March
Local Information	The Village of The Secret Kilns Okawachiyama, Nabeshima Hanyo Park
MAPCODE	104 512 556*60