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November 18, 2024

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The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival 2024

The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village(Kiyomizuyaki-no-sato) Festival was held from Friday, October 18th, to Sunday, October 20th, at the Kiyomizu-yaki complex in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City.

The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival2024

The Kiyomizu-yaki complex in Yamashina is an industrial park where artisans gather to make Kiyomizu-yaki, a traditional Kyoto pottery.
The area was originally the production base for Kiyomizu-yaki pottery in the Kiyomizu district (Higashiyama) of central Kyoto, but in the 1960s, it was relocated to the current Yamashina ward due to the effects of urbanization after World War II and the need for large areas of land suitable for pottery production.
Today, the Kiyomizu-yaki complex in Yamashina is still home to artisans who preserve traditional techniques while creating works that incorporate modern designs and techniques.
This complex produces a wide variety of pottery, from traditional tea utensils and dishes to designs that suit modern lifestyles. Some workshops also offer tours and pottery-making experiences, making it a popular spot for tourists and pottery fans.

The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival is held every October at the Kiyomizu-yaki complex in Yamashina.

The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival2024

This is one of the biggest pottery fairs in Kyoto, and this year, 114 exhibitors, including young and experienced potters, kiln manufacturers, and wholesalers, have gathered. So you can enjoy a wide variety of “the present of Kiyomizu-yaki,” from one-of-a-kind works to everyday tableware.

The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival2024
The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival2024
The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival2024
The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival2024

As each exhibitor sets up a tent in a market-style format, visitors can enjoy talking with the exhibitors, and pottery fans from all over the country gather in search of limited edition items and bargains.

The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival2024
The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival2024
The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival2024
The Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village Festival2024

Next year’s event is scheduled for Friday, October 17th, Saturday, October 18th, and Sunday, October 19th.
Since Kyoto is in the middle of its tourist season, if you like pottery, why not add this to your travel plans?

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