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
Onigitanada Rice Terrace Festival
To bring in the fall season, Hasami has the Onigitanada rice terrace festival. This festival has many unique events and experiences to take part in and enjoy. I went before the official opening day so the number of people was …
Seishunosato
This restaurant is located right next to the Hasami hot spring and river. Eating here after taking a dip in the hot spring is really relaxing. Since the restaurant is located next to a river, the sounds of nature and …
Historic Japanese Pottery Town
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 …