Nakaoyama Pottery Village
In Japanese: 陶郷 中尾山
A hillside village in Hasami where many potteries are gathered. Remains of one of the world's largest climbing kilns, brick chimneys and old back lanes keep the feel of a pottery town.
Nearby
- Onigi Rice Terraces ≈ 15 min by car
- Ureshino Onsen ≈ 20 min by car
- Todoroki Falls (Ureshino) ≈ 20 min by car
- Kyushu Ceramic Museum ≈ 25 min by car
- Arita Porcelain Town ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 25 min by car from JR Kawatana Sta.; 10 min from Hasami-Arita IC
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- 9:00–16:00. During festivals park at the Pottery Park (shuttle bus)
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info