Hagiyaki Festival

萩焼まつり

A fall exhibition of Hagi yaki pottery with 400 years of history

Hagi yaki pottery, which has been produced in Hagi since ancient times, is highly regarded both in Japan and abroad for its artistic qualities. In recent years, large amounts of Hagi yaki tableware have been produced, and its diversity has found great appeal.

The Hagiyaki Festival is an event that takes place at kilns, stores, and special venues throughout the city, giving visitors the opportunity for more tourism when they visit the historical castle town.

A wide variety of Hagi yaki pottery is available, from traditional old-fashioned Hagi yaki to modern Hagi yaki that is easy to use in everyday life. You’re sure to find something to your liking while you stroll around the town.

　
   What is Hagi Yaki?

   Hagi Yaki pottery originated in 1604 and has been used in tea ceremony
   ever since.  In recent years however, high-quality arts pieces and daily
   use pieces are also being produced. 
   A special feature of Hagi Yaki is the soft and pure texture of the pottery.
   Hagi Yaki is porous and with use, tea will seep into the crazing of the
   glaze,  gradually altering the color of the piece. This phenomenon is

  called the  ‘Seven Disguises’ of Hagi Yaki pottery.

 

Basic info

Date Every year on May 1st～5th
Place Hagi Citzens Hall,
Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center,
Hagi Yaki shops in Hagi city
Contact info. Hagi chamber of commerce
Phone 0838-25-3333
Open AM9:00～PM5:00（Hagi Citzens Hall,
Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center）
Website https://hagicci.or.jp/hagiyakimaturi/