Hagi Ware Pottery Experience

Hagi ware is a representative Japanese tea pottery cherished by tea masters as 'First Raku, Second Hagi, Third Karatsu,' and is a traditional craft with a history of approximately 400 years. Its charm lies in the gentle texture of soft clay and the distinctive feature known as 'Seven Changes of Hagi,' where the color gradually transforms with use. In pottery studios and ceramic experience facilities throughout Hagi city, you can hand-shape your own unique Hagi ware using hand-forming or a pottery wheel. Strolling through the historic streets of the castle town of Hagi while visiting kilns to find your favorite piece is one way to enjoy this tradition.