The inner wall of the former east kiln at Mikawachi , Mikawachi Ware

Mikawachi is located in the northeast of Nagasaki prefecture. The area has played a role in the group of kilns in the region of Hizen since Edo period, alongside nearby Arita and Hasami. Due to the area being part of Hirado Domain, the wares created at Mikawachi during the Edo period are also Hirado ware.