Top Things to do in Hasami-cho
What to do and see in Hasami-cho, Kyushu: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Hasami-cho, Japan including Togo Nakaoyama, Hasami Ceramics Festival, Hakusan Porcelain Show Room, Mignon, OYANE, Togeino Yakata, Onigitanada, Nishi no Hara, Nakaoyama Exchange Center, Sekai no Kamahiroba.
Restaurants in Hasami-cho
1. Togo Nakaoyama
2. Hasami Ceramics Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
The town of Hasami, Nagasaki is the center of manufacturing for the mass-produced ceramics called Hasami-yaki. The Hasami Ceramics Festival is held every year from April 29th to May 5th. More than 130 ceramics kilns and dealers in the town participate in the exhibition, and the main venue (the Yakimono Park square) is crowded with visitors buying ceramics in a wide variety of colors and shapes. There are also events such as pottery turning demonstrations and the chance to experience ceramic painting hands-on. There is plenty of parking provided during the event, and a free shuttle bus also runs between Arita Station and the festival venue.
3. Hakusan Porcelain Show Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Bargainhunter - San Francisco, United States
Hakusan specializes in well-designed but practical porcelain dishes, bowls, cups, etc. Many of their designs date from the 1960's but are really modern classics. Hakusan has won many Good Design awards. Their factory store in Hasami is small, but filled with quality merchandise priced at a 30% discount. Because their designs are simple and not overly decorated, Hakusan can produce quality porcelain at low prices. I would consider Hakusan porcelain to be in the category of affordable modern artworks. The Hakusan factory store is just down the street from Hasami Ceramics Park, where there's a shop that features products from all the kilns in Hasami. If you travel by train, Hakusan is a 90-minute walk from the Arita train station. It's worth the trip! P.S. My last visit here was in 2018, but the drop-down menu did not have this option.
