An Illustrated Japan / Saga / Townscape & Scenery
Also written: 伊万里大川内山 · 伊万里大川内山
Known as the “Village of Hidden Kilns,” this secluded mountain valley is dotted with historic kiln workshops and dramatic rock formations, making it a popular off-the-beaten-path spot for Imari porcelain and scenic charm.
Okawachiyama Imari City Saga Village Hidden Kilns. Edo Nabeshima 31 potters official highest quality porcelain Nabeshima gifts off-record cost-no-object. Mountains shan shui 30 kilns brick chimneys valley 29 continuing. Hangama Park sekisho checkpoint secrets noborigama Okyo Kiyohara houses. Porcelain objects paths nature. Clear 14 Imari wind chimes Meotoshi Tower morning 100 Soundscapes 1996. Bridge lavish porcelain. After 1871 potters revived private 1877 Seikosha techniques. Events Kamamoto-ichi late Apr early May Furin mid-June Aug31 2000 bells Aki-matsuri Nov1-5. Visitors glazing wheel 1000-5000 yen living heritage top porcelain Japan.
