In Praise of Clay

We’re very honored to be mentioned in the Spring-Summer Issue of Kateigaho International’s 10th Year Anniversary Issue, ‘The Best of Kyoto’, one mention is to visit us on your first visit to Kyoto, then there’s a… More

Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Video Link

Nature, Tradition and Innovation: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Collection of Gordon Brodfuehrer This exhibition explores the evolution of contemporary Japanese ceramics through the work of many artists and a variety of forms, from tea bowls and noodle cups to stunning vases and robust… More

Sister site e-yakimono

Explore our sister site and pottery knowledge center

It offers over 450 English pages and 4300+ photos on Japan's pottery scene and the styles and traditions of Japanese pottery.
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gallery tour

Join us for a virtual 3D tour of our Kyoto Gallery

We have recently moved our gallery, but remain in the same quaint Kyoto district, and are now right in front of the Philosopher’s Path. The house was built in 1935 by a family in the kimono fabric business, and contains a classic Naka-niwa interior garden… Join us

pdf map

Download our new Location Map

At the intersection of Shirakawa-dori and Imadegawa-dori there is a Bank of Kyoto on the corner, and across the street on the north side is the start of the Philosopher's Path. Please use the map starting from there. Download the map