Koishiwara Ceramics Museum

小石原焼伝統産業会館

Koishiwara-yaki pottery is a type of folk craft pottery, with over 350 years of history, and was designated as the first traditional craft in Japan. It is characterized by unique techniques such as ’tobikanna’ and ’hakeme.’ At the Koishiwara Ceramics, you can see the history of Koishiwara-yaki, and profiles of 44 kilns in the area and enjoy exhibition of both new and classic pottery works. They also have a pottery-making corner which has become popular. In May and October, Spring and Autumn folk pottery festivals are held. Visitors can purchase potteries with discounted prices. (There are also other events around the seasons of rhododendrons and fall leaves, etc.)

About the building
Size: area of 1.123㎡
Experience
Available/unavailable:
Available(Reservation is required)
Fees: Differs depending on the type of experience
*Barrier free
Wheelchair-exclusive parking area/
wheelchair-exclusive toilet/guide dogs permitted

Address (Japanese)	838-1601　福岡県朝倉郡東峰村小石原730-9
Address	730-9 Koishiwara, Toho Village, Asakura County
Telephone Number	0946-74-2266（小石原焼伝統産業会館）
Contact	Koishiwara Ceramics Museum
Fax Number	0946-74-2266
Open	9:00～17:00
Closed	Tuesdays (If Tuesday falls on a national holiday, the following day will be the closing day.) Dec.28 to Jan.4
Car Park	140 vehicles (bus parking available)
Access	From Ryochiku Kotsu Bus ”Koishiwara City Hall” 10 minute walk/ from JR Hikosan Station 10 minutes by car/ 20 minutes by car from Haki IC on the Oita Expressway
Website	https://densan2266part1.jimdofree.com/

Bicycle stands	Yes
Loan of pumps for sports bikes	None
Loan of bicycle tools	None
Toilets	Yes
Drinking water (tap water, etc.)	None
Tourist brochures, cycling maps, etc.	Yes
Other services	Admission. Adults: 220 yen (170 yen for groups) High school and university students: 170 yen (groups: 110 yen) Elementary/junior high school students: 110 yen (80 yen for groups) *Group rates apply to groups of 20 or more. Ceramic art experience Hand-bi neri experience: ¥1,300 per person for 500g, ¥2,380 for 1kg. Painting: ¥980 for a large teacup and ¥760 for a small teacup, ¥2,160 for a 7"" plate and ¥1,080 for a 5"" plate, ¥1,080 for a free cup. Electric wheel experience: ¥3,240 per person. Tobi-kanna experience: 2,160 yen per person (book one week in advance).