Port of Imari

Overview

The Port of Imari is a harbor in Imari, Saga Prefecture, designated a Major Port under the Port and Harbor Act and a Specified Port under harbor regulations. It sits at the inner reaches of Imari Bay, whose deep waters make it a natural, sheltered harbor. The port is managed by Saga Prefecture.

Highlights

• ●A natural, sheltered harbor set deep within Imari Bay
• ●Designated a Major Port and a Specified Port under law
• ●A container terminal serving as a hub for container transport with Asia
• ●An industrial park developed around the port

History

In the era when the coal mines around Imari flourished, the port was used to ship out coal, and it was designated a Major Port in 1951. Coal accounted for the majority of the cargo handled at that time. After the mines closed, an industrial park was developed around the port and the emphasis shifted to importing and exporting manufactured goods. In recent years a container terminal has been built, making the port a hub for container transport with the Asian region.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Take in the overall view of the port set deep in Imari Bay
2. 2Observe the logistics activity around the container terminal
3. 3Pass through the industrial park spread around the port
4. 4Head to the surrounding urban area and visit nearby attractions

Did you know?

💡 In fiscal 2007 the port recorded about 71 billion yen in exports and about 41.9 billion yen in imports, with cement, sand and gravel, and timber among its main cargoes.

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