Starting Point for a Pottery Village Stroll, Where Brick Chimneys Stand Tall
About this spot
Located at the heart of Nakao-yama pottery village, where brick chimneys rise prominently, this community facility features exhibitions and sales of pottery from local kilns and serves as the perfect starting point for exploring the village. Nakao-yama is a pottery settlement where kilns cluster together in a hillside valley. Along the winding streets, you'll discover landscape features unique to a pottery village—walls embedded with pottery shards, bridge railings adorned with ceramic pieces, and more. The village also preserves one of the world's largest climbing kiln ruins, quietly testament to the area's long pottery-making tradition. The scenery woven by chimneys and cobblestone slopes is photogenic from every angle, a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
Tips
The settlement features narrow roads and limited parking, so leave your car near the Community Center and explore on foot. The numerous slopes and steps require comfortable walking shoes. Remember that the kilns are also homes and workplaces; observe quietly and respectfully.
Best time to visit
Allow approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Afternoon light illuminating the brick chimneys offers ideal conditions for photography.
Access & map
〒859-3712 Nagasaki Prefecture Higashisonogi District Hasami Town Nakao-gō 157
Model course featuring this spot
Hasami—Strolling Through Nishi no Hara and Nakao-yama, a Pottery Village
Nagasaki
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