[Hagi Ware] Notice: “Autumn of Tableware” Event in Nagato Yumoto Onsen
“Autumn of Vessels,” an event that brings color to autumn in Nagato Yumoto Onsen, will be held again this year.
In Minnose, just a short distance from the Onsen town, stands Minnose Fukagawa Kiln with a history spanning some 360 years. Passed down through generations, Fukagawa Hagi ware is rooted in the tradition of tea ceramics and continues to evolve into new beauty through today’s artisans.
This year marks the 7th edition, themed “Tea & Sweets, One Moment of Calm.” Wagashi artisan Sumisa Ipposumi visited five Fukagawa Hagi kilns and created Japanese sweets to complement each vessel. Enjoy matcha served in a Fukagawa Hagi tea bowl and savor a refined moment where pottery, sweets, and the season come together.
At the main venue “Machino Bandai,” works by eight artists from five Fukagawa Hagi kilns will be exhibited all in one place. In addition, four satellite venues—Otani Sanso, Otozure-do, cafe&pottery Oto, and Gyokusenkaku—will showcase different expressions of Fukagawa Hagi ware. Another highlight is discovering how each maker and setting brings out a unique character in every piece as you stroll through the Onsen town.
At Otani Sanso, sake vessels by Fukagawa Hagi artists will be on display. The pieces shown on the 2nd floor at the “Hagiyaki & Misuzu Kaneko Corner” each have their own distinct texture. Experience the character of the clay, the scenery of the glaze, and the warmth of handcraftsmanship while encountering the aesthetic sensibility of Fukagawa Hagi.
During the event period, there will also be hands-on programs such as outdoor tea gatherings (nodate), kintsugi workshops, and craft gin enjoyed from Fukagawa Hagi vessels—experiences designed to engage all five senses through pottery.
An autumn walk through history-rich kilns and local culture. Along with the soothing warmth of its waters, please enjoy a quiet luxury found only in Nagato Yumoto Onsen.
■Event Period
Friday October 2 – Tuesday November 3 ,2026
■Main Venue: Machino Bandai
11:00–17:00 (Open daily during the event)
■Satellite Venues
・Otani Sanso (2F) Hagiyaki & Misuzu Kaneko Corner
8:00–11:30 / 13:30–20:00 (Weekdays),
8:00–20:00 (Weekends & Holidays)
・Otozure-do
10:00–17:00 (Closed Tue/Wed/Thu)
・cafe&pottery Oto
10:00–16 :00 (Closed Tue/Wed)
・Gyokusenkaku
11 :00~17 :00(Please check Gyokusenkaku’s official website for closing days)






























