“Utsuwa no Aki Vol. 07: A Moment for Tea and Sweets” Has Begun at Nagato Yumoto Onsen (Until Nov 3)

This year's theme is "A Moment for Tea and Sweets"

From Friday, October 2 to Monday, November 3, 2026, "Utsuwa no Aki Vol. 07: A Moment for Tea and Sweets" is being held in the Nagato Yumoto Onsen Town. Now in its seventh year, this event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the Hagi ware culture of the Sanose district while enjoying a walk through the autumn streets.

Furthermore, this year's theme is "A Moment for Tea and Sweets." Visitors can enjoy special collaboration menus featuring Fukawa Hagi tea bowls and seasonal Japanese sweets at participating shops throughout the hot spring town.

The pottery is displayed across five locations: the main venue, "Machi-no-Bandai," and four satellite venues scattered throughout the town. On the opening day, October 2 (Fri), an opening ceremony was held at "Nagato Yumoto Onsen Onto."

Scenes from the opening ceremony

At the opening ceremony, Mayor Ehara of Nagato City and Fukawa Hagi artist Tobe Tahara gave opening remarks. Hayato Kimura from Nagato Yumoto Onsen Machi Co., Ltd. and 16th generation Fukawa Hagi artist Shinbei Sakakura introduced how to best enjoy "Utsuwa no Aki Vol. 07: A Moment for Tea and Sweets."

△ 13th generation Tobe Tahara

△ Tatsuya Ehara, Mayor of Nagato

△ 16th generation Shinbei Sakakura

△ Area Manager Hayato Kimura

Scenes from each venue

Venue 1: "Machi-no-Bandai"

Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Open daily

Venue 2: "Otozure-do"

Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Venue 3: "cafe＆pottery Oto"

Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Venue 4: "Gyokusenkaku"

Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Please check the official Gyokusenkaku website

△ "Utsuwa no Kashibako" (Pottery Sweet Box) *Sold during the event at "Machi-no-Bandai," "Onto Kissa-shitsu," "cafe&pottery Oto," etc.

Venue 5: "Otani Sanso"

Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM / 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Weekdays)
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Sat, Sun, Holidays)
Closed: Please check the official Otani Sanso website

Event-Related Programs

Yudo Exhibition at "Nagato Yumoto Onsen Onto"

In conjunction with the Utsuwa no Aki period, "Yudogu" (bath tools) created by 16th generation Fukawa Hagi artist Shinbei Sakakura will be exhibited at "Nagato Yumoto Onsen Onto," which won the grand prize at the 2023 Yudo Culture Awards.

Period: Friday, October 9 – Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Open daily

Utsuwa no Aki Tea Party

During the "Utsuwa no Aki Vol. 07: A Moment for Tea and Sweets" event, the "Utsuwa no Aki Tea Party" will be held at the "Onto Plaza" in Nagato Yumoto Onsen on Oct 17 (Sat) from 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM, and Oct 18 (Sun) from 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM.

While enjoying matcha and Japanese sweets in Fukawa Hagi tea bowls, you can listen to stories from the Hagi ware artists who created the vessels and Japanese sweets artist Sae Ippozumi. (*This event requires advance reservation.)

We look forward to your visit on this special occasion.

Related Links

・Utsuwa no Aki Vol. 7: A Moment for Tea and Sweets Official Page

・Nagato Yumoto Onsen Official Website

・Nagato Yumoto Onsen Onto