The Hasami Tourism Exchange Center is located in the middle of town and offers a range of experiences and information. Some of the many attractions include buying pottery, a museum about Hasami, and a pottery making course. This area is …
Navigate your way through Hasami
Find out all the fun and interesting places to travel to during your time in Hasami.
What to Explore
Find out more about the porcelain stores in Hasami, where to go for sightseeing, and look up what events may be taking place during your trip.
Stay ＆ Events
Find the best places to stay in Hasami. There are many great overnight options for every type of traveler. While you are here, have fun at some of the events held in Hasami annually.
How to Get Here
Don't get lost on your way down here. Although Hasami is in the Japanese countryside, the route here is very accessible.
What is Hasami?
Hasami has some of Japan`s best pottery makers. With over 400 years of history, this town has continued to innovate and create beautiful pieces of work. There are many kilns in Hasami, each having their own unique designs! Many of these kilns are family operated, and their techniques have been passed down for many generations.
Today, Hasami stands as Japans most popular producer of porcelain and continues to make an impact with potters not just in Japan, but with the rest of the world as well.
Local Experiences
Weeping Cherry Tree
Weeping Cherry Tree Sitting along the mountainside of one of Hasami’s many mountains towers a large weeping cherry tree. Unlike regular cherry blossom trees, this one has long draping branches that seem to look like the small pink flowers are cascading …
Kourigama Ice Kometama
Kourigama Ice Kometama offers the best ice cream in Hasami. This shop is located within Nishinohara (if you would like to read more about Nishinohara, click here). The ice cream served here is created in a small “frozen” bowl that …
Akari
Akari is a small restaurant with an amazing menu. This restaurant is dimly lit and creates a cozy atmosphere. Here you will be able to eat Nagasaki Wagyu, a popular Japanese beef. The set meals vary in price from 1,000 …