Onta no Sato, Sarayama, Gen'eimachi, Hita, Oita Prefecture
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¥1,500
The Onta Ware Folk Pottery Festival, held annually on the second Saturday and Sunday of October in Hita, Oita Prefecture, is a celebration of Onta ware, a traditional Japanese pottery. Located in the Onta no Sato area, the festival offers a unique opportunity to explore the pottery village and purchase directly from local kilns. Visitors can witness the traditional water-powered clay mills and experience the rustic charm of this historic craft. The festival is easily accessible by car, a 30-minute drive from Hita IC on the Oita Expressway. Be sure to check out the unique landscape where clay is made using the flow of the river.