[OC] Japan in Focus, Spring – Day 6: Okawachiyama

I take you with me on my guided photography tours through Japan that happen bi-annually in fall and spring. 😊 Hope you‘ll enjoy.

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After a quick stop at Sakurai Futamigaura to see the iconic couple stones along the coast, we spent the morning of our sixth travel day in Okawachiyama, a hidden village nestled in the mountains, known for its rich porcelain heritage. Surrounded by forested hills and winding paths, we explored centuries-old kilns, ceramic walls, and quiet workshops that made this place feel like stepping into a living museum of Japanese craftsmanship. After Obuse in Nagano, it easily became my favorite small town.

by mbgraphx

4 comments
  1. Looking at the pictures it really reminded me of Arita and the area around Takeo-Onsen where I spent some time last month, searching on Google maps I realized it’s indeed very close!

  2. This is really cool. It’s unlike anything else I have seen in Japan before.

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