Culture

Uki Pottery Kiln Tour

Japanese name:宇城の窯元めぐり

📅 Sat, Oct 10, 2026 - Sun, Oct 18, 2026

📍 Uki, Kumamoto

About this event

The "Uki Pottery Kiln Tour", held in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a stamp-rally-style event that takes participants around local pottery kilns. By visiting four designated kilns, participants have a chance to win wonderful pottery pieces from each kiln in a prize draw. During the event period, nine distinctive kilns—Yamabune Kiln, Fujimoto Onigawara Seisakusho, Hagimi Kiln, Shodaiyaki Matsubase Kiln, Higo Ruri Studio, Katsurahara Kiln, Pottery Studio Anemone, Kentaro Umeda, and Amadayaki Sodo Kiln—will participate, allowing visitors to experience the unique charm and works of each kiln. Operating hours are from 10:00 to 17:00, but as opening and closing hours differ depending on the kiln, advance confirmation is required. This event is a valuable opportunity to experience the traditional ceramic art culture of Uki City and view works filled with the artisans' passion up close. By touring four kilns, you can learn more about the pottery kilns of Uki City and look forward to encountering your favorite pieces.

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Venue

Blown Glass Higo Ruri Studio

309 Ono, Matsubase-machi, Uki, Kumamoto 869-0531

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