Iga-yaki Kiln Hase-en Iga Main Store

Founded in 1832, this kiln has passed down the tradition and techniques of Iga-yaki through generations. Using clay sourced from strata formed 4 million years ago, it creates a wide range of highly heat-resistant earthenware pots and folk utensils, with items designed to fit naturally into daily life today.

Its longtime bestseller, “Kamado-san,” is a donabe rice cooker used over an open flame and is known for making delicious rice without boiling over, even without adjusting the heat. Also recommended is “Kamado-san Premium,” which can be used not only for cooking rice but also for grilling meat and fish. Other original items include the “Miso Soup Pot,” ideal for simmered dishes thanks to its excellent heat retention, and the “Healthy Steaming Pot,” which cooks with the far-infrared effect of donabe and powerful steam.

At the Iga Main Store in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, you’ll find three shop buildings, a museum, hands-on workshop, rest area, and observatory, along with the 16-chamber climbing kiln and Taishokan, both designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan. Surrounded by rich satoyama nature and local history, it’s a pleasant place for a stroll.