Visiting Otani-yaki pottery from Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan is a treat. The cups have beautiful scenes inside, reflecting the artisans’ love and passion for Tokushima. Otani-yaki is known for its iron-rich clay, rough texture, and metallic shine. It’s a fun place to hunt for treasures!
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Otani-yaki Pottery Fair
Otani Pottery can be purchased at reduced prices in this popular event.
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In 2003, Otani-yaki pottery in Naruto City was designated as a national traditional craft. It is said that a potter from Oita Prefecture visited Otani Village around 1780, and started pottery using red clay from Kanigaya.
On the 2nd Saturday and Sunday of November every year, Otani-yaki Tsubo Matsuri (pottery fair) is held. In this fair of more than 200-year history, there are exhibitions and display sales where Otani Pottery’s dishes, bowls and other products are available at reduced prices.
To this day, Otani District has an area called Otani-yaki no Sato with several potteries still working. Some of them let you create your own. Try visiting the potteries.
Highlights
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More than 200-year-old fair held on 2nd Saturday and Sunday of November every year.
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Dishes, bowls and other products are sold at reduced prices in the popular fair.
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Otani-yaki art exhibitions are also held.
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Visiting the potteries dotting Otani-yaki no Sato is intriguing.
Photos
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Big and small Otani potteries in the fair, *Photo taken at Torinin Temple
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 大谷焼窯まつり
- Postal Code
- 779-0302
- Address
- Torinin Temple 59 Yamada, Oasachootani, Naruto City, Tokushima
- Telephone
- 088-689-0204 (Otani-yaki Pottery Association)
- Dates
- 2nd Saturday and Sunday of November every year
- Directions
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To Torinin Temple
1) From Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway, Naruto Interchange, drive 11 min. Big and small
2) From JR Awa-Otani Station, walk 8 min. - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)