Hagi-yaki began with the kilns of the Mori domain about four hundred years ago and is a nationally designated traditional craft. The soft clay takes in tea and sake, so a piece changes colour and character as it is used. 4 places, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.
Chinto
A kiln that has kept the founding site of Hagi ware for four hundred years; Saka Koraizaemon XIV took the name in 2022. Visits by reservation only.
RinBook before you go.
Chinto
A Hagi-yaki kiln founded in 1826, still firing a wood climbing kiln and throwing on kick wheels, with its own clay and glazes. The Yoshika Taibi Memorial museum is on the grounds. Closed on Wednesdays, except holidays.
RinSee the climbing kiln before the pots.
Chinto
A Hagi-yaki kiln in Maeobata, Chinto, where a father and son dig their own clay for one-off tea bowls, sake cups and tableware. Closed on Sundays.
RinEvery piece is one of a kind. Decide on the spot.
Tsubaki
A Hagi-yaki kiln founded in 1969 at the foot of Mount Nichirin, south of Hagi, making pottery, porcelain and jewellery. Shop days are posted on its website.
RinThe garden looks out over Hagi. After the pots.
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