Kutaniyaki Kiln Museum

Kutaniyaki Kiln Museum

Japan’s oldest surviving climbing kiln for Kutaniyaki pottery, a tradition that has been passed down over the generations

You can see the remains of this kiln that has been brought down over the generations since its original construction in 1826 by Den’enmon Toyoda who had intended to revive the tradition of Kokutani pottery. In the main hall, famous Kutaniyaki works are displayed, and along with visitors being able to try painting and using the potter’s wheel, porcelain created by Kutaniyaki artists are also sold.

Business Hours

Monday ( 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM )Wednesday ( 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM )Thursday ( 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM )Friday ( 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM )Weekends ( 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM )Closing Days: Tuesdays (open if the Tuesday is a national holiday) December 31st and January 1st

Price

Adult: 310 YENChildren: 0 YENPainting workshop 2000 yen～3000 yen（starting from 90 minutes） Potter’s wheel workshop 3000 yen～4500 yen（starting from 60 minutes）

Address

19-101-9 Yamashiroonsen,Kaga,Ishikawa

Phone

(0761) 77-0020

Website

https://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/kanko/english/20083.html

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