Winter has come to Hasami. Hasami Morning Post harvest rice fields has turned white with frost.As dawn breaks, sun ray dyes the edge of mountain in madder red. The stream fog from river is called “Kearashi” in Japanese.It is the fog …
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 …
Spring has come to our dining tables
Nanohana The year of 2021 has begun! Japanese express the word ‘New Year’ as a ‘Shinshun’ meaning ‘New Spring’. Even though we are still in the middle of winter, spring has already arrived at our dining table. A special dish called “Nanohana”, a …
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 …