Nakaoyama is a quiet town in Hasami, Japan, that is brimming with history. This historic Japanese pottery town sits between the mountains and seems to be looking down at the unchanged landscape below. Nakaoyama was the leading area for production …
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
Spring has arrived in Hasami
A stroll through the Tozenji temple Tozenji temple Tozenji temple is located at the end of the street leading from the Hotel Bliss Villa Hasami. a 10 to 15 minute walk will take you from the hotel to …
Kissen
Kissen is a restaurant that is situated near the Hasami hot spring and Hotel Bliss Villa Hasami. If you are looking for an authentic Japanese meal, this is the restaurant to go to. The interior has multiple raised tatami rooms …
Onigitanada – Hasami’s Terraced Rice Field
Onigitanada Deep within Hasami, Japan lies a beautiful terraced rice field called, ‘Onigitanada`. Nestled within the mountainside, Onigitanada has a quiet, but tremendous presence within the landscape. Here, time seems to take a step back, and the tranquil life of the …