Imbe (Bizen Pottery Town)
In Japanese: 伊部（備前焼の里）
The home of Bizen ware, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, with kilns, workshops and galleries around the station and brick kiln chimneys.
Nearby
- Former Shizutani School ≈ 25 min by car
- Ushimado Olive Garden ≈ 35 min by car
- Saidaiji Kannon-in Temple ≈ 40 min by car
- Inujima Island ≈ 50 min by car
- Ako Castle Ruins ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Right around JR Imbe Station
- Fee
- Free to walk (pottery classes extra)
- Good to know
- Bizen Ware Festival held every autumn (October)
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info