Shigaraki Pottery Festival

About this event

Held in Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, the "Shigaraki Pottery Festival" is centered on the direct sale of Shigaraki ware and attracts pottery fans from all over the country. Visitors can experience a rich variety of flavorful Shigaraki pottery, including iconic tanuki (raccoon dog) figurines, tableware, umbrella stands, planters, water lily bowls, matcha bowls for tea ceremony, wash basins, and bathtubs. With a long history said to date back to the late Kamakura period or around the mid-Nara period when the capital was relocated to Shigaraki, Shigaraki ware is characterized by highly fire-resistant, plastic, and sturdy clay. When fired without glaze, it produces a very warm scarlet color (flame color, orange, or scarlet). Participating shops across Shigaraki-cho, serving as event venues, offer an extensive selection with unique masterpieces and bargains. Why not look for your favorite vessel while taking an autumn stroll through Shigaraki?

Venue

Ogama

947 Nagano, Shigaraki-cho, Koka, Shiga 529-1851