Imbe Station: Gateway to Bizen Pottery
Discover the heart of Bizen pottery at Imbe Station, your gateway to traditional kilns and artisan workshops in Okayama, Japan.
Imbe Station is a railway station on the JR Akō Line in Bizen, Okayama, Japan, serving as the primary access point to the renowned Bizen pottery district. The station provides a direct link to the area's traditional kilns, workshops, and the Bizen Ware Traditional Industries Hall.
A brief summary to Imbe Station
- 岡山県備前市伊部1685−1, Bizen, Inbe, Okayama, 705-0001, JP
Local tips
- Check the opening hours of individual pottery workshops, as they can vary.
- Wear comfortable shoes for exploring the village's charming, but sometimes uneven, streets.
- Visit during the annual Bizen Pottery Festival in October for the best deals and a lively atmosphere.
- Take the JR Ako Line from Okayama Station to Imbe Station.
Getting There
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Walking
From Imbe Station, most pottery workshops and galleries are within a 5-10 minute walk. Exit the station and follow the signs. The Bizen Ware Traditional Industries Hall is directly connected to the station.
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Public Transport
If arriving from Okayama, take the JR Akō Line to Imbe Station. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes and costs ¥480-¥700. From the station, the pottery district is easily accessible on foot.
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Taxi
Taxis are available from Okayama Station to Imbe Station, costing approximately ¥8,500 - ¥11,000 and taking around 32 minutes. From Imbe Station, the pottery village is a short walk.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Imbe Station
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Bizen Potter's Organization
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BIZEN gallery Kai
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Tempo Kiln
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Amatsu Shrine
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Bizen-yaki Pottery Workshop Mugen-an
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Blue Bizen
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Pension Mikan no Sato
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Site of Bizen Provincial Temple
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Tsurushima
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Inujima
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Tsukimi Bridge
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Okayama Station
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Unmissable attractions to see
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FAN Museum / Kei Fujiwara Memorial
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Bizen Osafune Sword Visiot Facility
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Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum
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Former Shizutani School
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Mino Park
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Okayama City Handayama Botanical Gardens
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Hyogo Prefectural Ako Seaside Park
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Essential places to dine
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Curry & Cafe Shibabe
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Matsumoto cafeteria
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Ōsakaya Shokudō
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Okonomiyaki Arata
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
UDO
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Ichiyou Gama
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Gallery and Cafe Rihou
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Music BAR OMS
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