What to know
Hagiyaki Pottery (萩焼, Hagiyaki) is one of Japan's most renowned ceramic styles. The craft was introduced from the Korean peninsula in the early 1600s.
It flourished during the Edo Period (1603-1867) and became highly valued for tea ceremony use. Over time, the glaze develops subtle color changes as tea seeps into tiny surface cracks, a quality cherished by tea connoisseurs.
Hagiyaki remains popular today. Many shops in Hagi sell tea wares, cups, and bowls. Visitors can also see Hagiyaki at the museums listed below:
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 10:00 to 16:00 (entry until 15:30)
- Closed
- No closing days
- Admission
- 600 yen (~$3.84)
- English name
- Hagi Uragami Museum
- Original name
- Hagiyaki Pottery
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