Rediscovering Japan's Cultural Heritage: The Allure of Ashiya Gama-no-Sato in Kitakyushu

ocated in Ashiya Town near Kitakyushu City, Ashiya Gama-no-Sato is a unique cultural facility where you can explore the history and beauty of the renowned "Ashiya Gama" tea kettles. These iron kettles, crafted during the Muromachi period, played an essential role in the development of Japanese tea culture. Renowned for their intricate designs and exceptional functionality, Ashiya Gama were so highly prized that they were referred to as "the finest tea kettles under heaven." However, over time, production ceased, and they became known as the "phantom tea kettles."