Held at Yachimun no Sato (Pottery Village) in Yomitan, this beloved autumn market is the single best opportunity to purchase authentic Okinawan Yachimun pottery directly from the artisans who make it. Over 20 workshops open their doors simultaneously, and exclusive kiln-opening (kama-biraki) pieces are released that are unavailable at any other time of year. The handmade ceramics — bold, earthy, and decorated with Ryukyuan motifs — make exceptional souvenirs. The event draws serious collectors alongside curious travellers and is set amid the beautifully forested grounds of the village's communal climbing kiln (noborigama).
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Culture
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Late October
- Region
- Okinawa
- Prefecture
- Okinawa
- City
- Yomitan
Highlights
- ◆Direct-from-kiln sales of authentic Okinawan Yachimun pottery
- ◆Exclusive kama-biraki (kiln-opening) limited pieces
- ◆20+ workshops open simultaneously
- ◆Set around a historic communal noborigama climbing kiln
- ◆One of Okinawa's most respected craft events