murmurHasami Sarayama Kikae Matsuri (Tableware Exchange Fair)
Hasami Town · Participating shops and venues around Sarayama, Hasami
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Nagasaki Prefecture Tourism Association (Nagasaki Tabinet) · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Dec 5–6, 2026 9:30 to 17:00
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually early December
- How the date is set
- Announced each year Usually a weekend in early December; dates are announced each year
- Venue
- Participating shops and venues around Sarayama, Hasami
- City
- Hasami Town, Nagasaki
About
In Hasami, a town built on pottery, the Sarayama district holds a festival where old tableware is traded in for new. The name is written with the characters for "tableware swap" and read kikae. Bring along dishes you no longer use, even cracked or chipped ones, and participating shops will sell you a piece you like at half price in return. The limit is one swap per person at each shop. Only ceramics are accepted, but they do not have to be Hasami ware, and chips are fine. The idea is a cycle of making, using and handing things on, combined with warm hospitality and care for the environment. Shops also put on their own special deals. In 2026 the festival is planned for December 5 and December 6.
Sources
- OfficialNagasaki Prefecture Tourism Association (Nagasaki Tabinet) www.nagasaki-tabinet.com
- Reference第20回 波佐見皿山 器替まつり（aiyu・参加店。2025年の案内） aiyu-hasami.com
Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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