Mikawachi-yaki Kiln Association Hamazen Festival
Let's enjoy kiln tours in a picturesque town.
Mikawachi Sarayama Area
5/1(Thu) 09:00～17:00
5/2(Fri) 09:00～17:00
5/3(Sat) 09:00～17:00
5/4(Sun) 09:00～17:00
5/5(Mon) 09:00～17:00
"Hamazen" is a circular base made of the same material as the vessels, created to prevent distortion caused by shrinking during firing in the kiln. While it is essential for producing high-quality Mikawachi-yaki, it serves its purpose only once. To express deep gratitude for this important tool, "Hamazen," and for our predecessors, a donation of "Hamazen" is made during the annual festival held on May 1 at Toro Shrine. During the event period, visitors can enjoy kiln tours and various events with different experiences like painting provided by each kiln.
Mikawachi Sarayama Area
About 10 minutes toward Sasebo from the "Sasebo Mikawachi" IC on the West Kyushu Expressway.
About 25 minutes by taxi from JR "Sasebo" Station.
- Date & Time
- 5/1(Thu) 09:00～17:005/2(Fri) 09:00～17:005/3(Sat) 09:00～17:005/4(Sun) 09:00～17:005/5(Mon) 09:00～17:00
- Venue
- Mikawachi Sarayama Area
- Address
- Mikawachi Hon-machi, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
- parking
- The parking lot at the venue is paid (70 cars, 500 yen per car). Mikawachi-yaki Traditional Industry Hall (100 cars, free). Shuttle buses run every 10 to 20 minutes.
- Access
- About 10 minutes toward Sasebo from the "Sasebo Mikawachi" IC on the West Kyushu Expressway.
- Access (Public)
- About 25 minutes by taxi from JR "Sasebo" Station.
- Contact
- 0956-30-8311 （Mikawachi-yaki Kiln Association Hamazen Festival Executive Committee）
