【OnlineShop】Asahiyaki | Tea pottery in Uji, Kyoto since 1600

ASAHIYAKI is located in the Uji region of Kyoto Prefecture where is known as the center of tea culture, just across the Uji River at the foot of Mount Asahi, opposite the Byodo-in Temple.

ASAHIYAKI started the pottery works about 400 years ago during the Keicho era (Momoyama-Edo period) under the guidance of Kobori Enshu. It is regarded as one of the "Enshu Seven Kilns(Enshu nanagama)". In the times tea masters such as Sen-No- Rikyu and Kobori Enshu were active, the first kiln master Tosaku uses Mt.Asahi pottery clay, created tea utensils such as tea bowls and fresh-water containers that are favored by daimyo, official residences and tea masters.

After that, ASAHIYAKI have continued to make tea utensils in Uji without interruption for generations, in the latter half of the Edo period, the eighth generation Chobei started to make the sencha wares that is the prototype of the current shape. ASAHIYAKI grew up with the development of tea culture in Uji. ASAHIYAKI will continue to cherish the tea culture of the past and continue to walk with them.

About ASAHIYAKI ＞

Matsubayashi Hosai XVI Collection　＞

This is a collection of Hosai Mastubayashi's works by ASAHIYAKI, which continues for 16 generations.
These will post new works on the 1st of every month.

275,000 JPY

SOLD OUT Chawan, Benikase Overglaze Gold , Hosai XVI

Chawan made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. We want you to use it for the new year.

55,000 JPY

Incense container, Zodiac tiger, Benikase, Hosai XVI

Incense container made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. He is making a parent-child tiger.

49,500 JPY

Incense container, Zodiac tiger, Hanshi, Hosai XVI

Incense container made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. He is making a parent-child tiger.

18,700 JPY

Guinomi "Sake Cup", Zodiac tiger, Hanshi, Hosai XVI

Guinomi ” Sake cup" made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. This is stamped with the Zodiac Tiger.

16,500 JPY

Guinomi "Sake Cup", Zodiac tiger, Hanshi, Hosai XVI

Guinomi ” Sake cup" made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. This is stamped with the Zodiac Tiger.

77,000 JPY

Chawan, Zodiac tiger, Benikase, Hosai XVI

Chawan made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. This is stamped with the Zodiac Tiger.

66,000 JPY

Chawan, Zodiac tiger, Hanshi, Hosai XVI

Chawan made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. This is stamped with the Zodiac Tiger.

143,000 JPY

Flower Vase, Benikase, Kinegata , Hosai XVI

Hanaire"Flower vase" made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. "Benikase" is a traditional ASAHIYAKI style.

209,000 JPY

Chawan, Benikase , Hosai XVI

Chawan made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. "Benikase" is a traditional ASAHIYAKI style.

33,000 JPY

SOLD OUT Guinomi, Sake Cup, Geppaku Overglaze “ROGETSU”

The silver glazing shines like the moonlight. It is delivered with the picture book “By the lake tonight”.

209,000 JPY

Chawan, Benikase , Hosai XVI

Chawan made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. "Benikase" is a traditional ASAHIYAKI style.

220,000 JPY

Chawan, Kase , Hosai XVI

Chawan made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. "Kase" is a traditional ASAHIYAKI style.

ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection　＞

ASAHIYAKI has four craftsmen and one painter. The items in this collection are they created is named Asahigama pottery collection. They keep philosophy which has been continued about 400 years in their Asahigama pottery collection.

Standard Item　＞

27,500 JPY

Tea pot with handle, Celadon ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A small teapot with the handle of ASAHIYAKI.A teapot suitable for black tea or white tea. The number of farmers making black tea and white tea is increasing in Japan.

42,900 JPY

Kahin Seiki ,teapot set ,ASAHIYAKI Pottery collection

”Hohin", an unhandled tea pot that has been inherited since the period of the eighth generation Chobei.

5,500 JPY

Tea Cup, Two-tone color ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

Two-tone tea cup with Geppaku glaze and black glaze. Firing in the climbing kiln "Genyo". Perfect to drink Japanese tea..

12,540 JPY

Cup&Saucer,Geppaku x Black L ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

This is a bright blue and black two-tone cup and saucer. This cup is L size and has a capacity of 200 ml.

Limited Item　＞

38,500 JPY

SOLD OUT Tea Bowl, Benikase ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

Tea bowl with the expression of "red deer spine dappled pattern " that is typical of Asahiyaki, made of Red clay which is excavated and selected from Shirakawa and Oriiyama in Uji. It features a dark gray and red complex gradation. Spots like the back of deer are also one of highlight.

11,000 JPY

SOLD OUT Tea Bowl, Geppaku glaza ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A small tea bowl that you could use it daily. It is fired by the climbing kiln "Genyo". Geppaku glaze that vividly colors in front of fire place and on the shelf (high temperature place) of the climbing kiln.

3,960 JPY

Small Plate, Hanshi, Φ15cm ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A plate featuring warm, orange-colored Hanshi clay that resembles the morning sun.　The convenient about 15 cm plate.

11,000 JPY

SOLD OUT TSUTSU1805 Matsubai glaze ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

It is a "container" with the motif of a tube called "TSUTSU". A work with pine ash and charred clay that is one of typical character fired in the climbing kiln. The simple form does not limit the usage.

Order Item　＞

33,000 JPY

SOLD OUT Tea Bowl, Genyo kiln, Geppaku glaza ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

Tea bowl fired in the climbing kiln "Genyo" on June 15, 2020. A beautiful Geppaku glaze with fine penetration, that is a tea bowl you can use and grow it using every day.

16,500 JPY

SOLD OUT Cup, Matsubai glaze 5 pieces ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

登り窯「玄窯」で2020年2月18日に焼成した松灰釉の碗。松灰釉は登り窯で使用する赤松の割木が焼成後、灰となったものを釉薬として使用しております。和紅茶や中国茶を愉しむ碗としてオススメです。

33,000 JPY

SOLD OUT Hanging flower vase, Pine ash glaze ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

Flower vase, fired in the climbing kiln 'Genyo'. It can be used both placed and hung. It features Matsubai glaze(Pine ash glaze) hit by the strong flame of the climbing kiln.

13,200 JPY

Cup & Saucer, Celadon ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

Cup and Saucer with "Celadon" glaze. The inside of the cup is bright white so you can also enjoy the color of black tea or coffee.

Tea Around Project　＞

The pottery will propose the tools around "tea". A tea bowl of a size that matches the Sencha bowl of Asahi ware, an hourglass of the number of seconds that matches Japanese tea made carefully. An item produced by the kiln, which is a tool required for the tea space.

24,200 JPY

Tea Chest

Tea chest produced by Mr. Satoshi Nagano, Nagano Works, who studied woodworking in Finland. It is used for storing the green tea utensils. It is made from Kalopanax septemlobus tree that inhabit only in Japan, and the more you use it, the taste of tree will gradually increase.

1,512 JPY

73618 Cookies for Japanese tea, LovA

Rice flour cookies specially presented by LovA Japanese restaurant in Uji. This cookies is suitable for delicate taste of Gyokuro tea.　The ingredients change seasonally.

4,620 JPY

Teapot brush , Azumaya

Teapot brush produced by Azumaya. A tool for cleaning the spout and strainer hole of the teapot. This is just the right size for Asahiyaki's teapot.

1,512 JPY

SOLD OUT 73618 Azuki sweets for Japanese tea, Yamakawa

Azuki sweets specially presented by Yamakawa. This sweets is suitable for delicate taste of Gyokuro tea.

ASAHIYAKI items celebrating the new year

Next year's zodiac is "tiger". I wish you a good year.

275,000 JPY

SOLD OUT Chawan, Benikase Overglaze Gold , Hosai XVI

Chawan made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. We want you to use it for the new year.

66,000 JPY

Chawan, Zodiac tiger, Hanshi, Hosai XVI

Chawan made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. This is stamped with the Zodiac Tiger.

77,000 JPY

Chawan, Zodiac tiger, Benikase, Hosai XVI

Chawan made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. This is stamped with the Zodiac Tiger.

16,500 JPY

Guinomi "Sake Cup", Zodiac tiger, Hanshi, Hosai XVI

Guinomi ” Sake cup" made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. This is stamped with the Zodiac Tiger.

18,700 JPY

Guinomi "Sake Cup", Zodiac tiger, Hanshi, Hosai XVI

Guinomi ” Sake cup" made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. This is stamped with the Zodiac Tiger.

49,500 JPY

Incense container, Zodiac tiger, Hanshi, Hosai XVI

Incense container made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. He is making a parent-child tiger.

55,000 JPY

Incense container, Zodiac tiger, Benikase, Hosai XVI

Incense container made by Hosai XVI of ASAHIYAKI. He is making a parent-child tiger.

27,500 JPY

Chawan, Round window and tiger , Hanshi, ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

This is the New Year's Chawan. We drew a tiger that came out of a round window on it.

27,500 JPY

Chawan, Paper tiger , Hanshi, ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

This is the New Year's Chawan. We drew a Paper tiger on it.

33,000 JPY

Chawan, Shimenawa, Rough hanshi, ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

This is the New Year's Chawan. We drew a shimenawa"sacred rope" on it.

27,500 JPY

Chawan, Tiger character and young shoots stamp , Hanshi, ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

This is the New Year's Chawan. Tiger character and young shoot stamp on it.

4,400 JPY

Small plate , Tiger character and young shoots stamp , 1 piece ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

This is a set of small plate with stamp of Tiger character and young shoot.

22,000 JPY

Small plate , Tiger character and young shoots stamp , 5 pieces ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

This is a set of small plate with stamp of Tiger character and young shoot.

5,500 JPY

Small plate , Zodiac Tiger , 5 pieces ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

This is a set of small plate with stamp of the zodiac hieroglyph "Tiger".

5,500 JPY

Hashioki ” Chopstick rest", Zodiac Tiger , 5 pieces ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

This is a Hashioki ” Chopstick rest" with stamp of the zodiac hieroglyph "Tiger".

8,800 JPY

Guinomi ” Sake cup", Zodiac Tiger , Hanshi ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

This is a Guinomi ” Sake cup" with stamp of the zodiac hieroglyph "Tiger ".

13,200 JPY

Small plate , pine and bamboo and plum , 3 pieces ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

Small plate , pine and bamboo and plum , 3 pieces

8,800 JPY

Shishimai for New year celebration ,Tiger pattern, ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A series of ”Small sculptures”. Shishimai ,Bright green for New year celebration. The cloth pattern the lion wears is the Chinese zodiac sign for the new year, " Tiger".

19,800 JPY

A pair of dolls or Hinakazari for girls festival ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A series of ”Small sculptures”. A pair of dolls or Hinakazari for girls festival

8,800 JPY

Kabuto, Celadon ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A series of ”Small sculptures”. Asahiyaki Kabuto helmet. Celadon glaze.

A series of "Small sculptures”

"Small sculptures” produced by Asahiyaki.

・Helmet or Kabuto for Boy's celebration ・Pumpkin for Halloween
・A pair of dolls or Hinakazari for girls festival ・Lion Dance or Shishimai for New year celebration

During the period when festivals and events are cancelled and we cannot go outside, therefore we created "small sculptures" for people to enjoy the seasons and festivals inside the homes. We hope everyone will feel happy whenever seeing "Small sculptures” at home.

8,800 JPY

Kabuto, Gosu ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

Kabuto, a helmet ornament for celebration for boy's growth produced by Asahiyaki. It is a palm size and gosu glaze.

8,800 JPY

Kabuto, Celadon ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A series of ”Small sculptures”. Asahiyaki Kabuto helmet. Celadon glaze.

8,800 JPY

Shishimai for New year celebration ,Tiger pattern, ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A series of ”Small sculptures”. Shishimai ,Bright green for New year celebration. The cloth pattern the lion wears is the Chinese zodiac sign for the new year, " Tiger".

19,800 JPY

A pair of dolls or Hinakazari for girls festival ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A series of ”Small sculptures”. A pair of dolls or Hinakazari for girls festival

8,800 JPY

Pumpkin for Halloween ,Yellow L ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A series of ”Small sculptures”. Pumpkin for Halloween ,Yellow L size .

8,800 JPY

Pumpkin for Halloween ,Blue green L ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A series of ”Small sculptures”. Pumpkin for Halloween ,Blue green L size .

6,600 JPY

Pumpkin for Halloween ,Yellow S ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A series of ”Small sculptures”. Pumpkin for Halloween ,Yellow S size .

6,600 JPY

Pumpkin for Halloween ,Blue green S ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A series of ”Small sculptures”. Pumpkin for Halloween ,Blue green S size .

Tea time at home

These are the items we want to use for tea time at home.

1,512 JPY

SOLD OUT 73618 Azuki sweets for Japanese tea, Yamakawa

Azuki sweets specially presented by Yamakawa. This sweets is suitable for delicate taste of Gyokuro tea.

1,512 JPY

73618 Cookies for Japanese tea, LovA

Rice flour cookies specially presented by LovA Japanese restaurant in Uji. This cookies is suitable for delicate taste of Gyokuro tea.　The ingredients change seasonally.

1,100 JPY

Teacup Saucer, Magnolia obovata

A teacup saucer made by Yamano Kagu Furniture Studio in the northern part of Kyoto using thinned wood of magnolia obovata tree in Kyoto. The size suitable for both S and M tea cup of Asahiyaki. It can also be used as a small plate.

27,500 JPY

Tea pot with handle, Celadon ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A small teapot with the handle of ASAHIYAKI.A teapot suitable for black tea or white tea. The number of farmers making black tea and white tea is increasing in Japan.

27,500 JPY

Tea pot, Celadon M ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

”Hohin", an unhandled tea pot that has been inherited since the period of the eighth generation Chobei.

5,500 JPY

Faceted Cup, Celadon ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

Faceted Cup. For tea and sake designed by Shosai XII.

3,300 JPY

Hourglass for brewing tea

An original hourglass made from crushed sand from Asahiyaki works. An hourglass completed by the techniques of Japanese craftsmen.

12,320 JPY

Tea tray ,Brass

Produced by Azumaya, "Tea Tray", that is easy to use for enjoying tea on a table or tatami mat.

8,800 JPY

Porcelain cup ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

A porcelain cup produced with the restaurant "LURRA °" in Higashiyama, Kyoto. A porcelain cup fired in a climbing kiln for "LURRA °", the restaurant cooks only with firewood.

5,500 JPY

Mug, Kashibai glaze ,ASAHIGAMA Pottery collection

Mug with Kashibai "oak ash"glaze, this is a crackle glaze. This mug has beautiful delicate cracks.

3,960 JPY

Tea mat ,NAGANO Dyeing

A tea mat made by NAGANO Dyeing to match ASAHIYAKI's tea pot set. The material of this tea mat is linen.

11,000 JPY

Tea Tray

Tea tray produced by Mr. Satoshi Nagano, Nagano Works, who studied woodworking in Finland. It is made from Kalopanax septemlobus tree that inhabit only in Japan, and the more you use it, the taste of tree will gradually increase.