Japan pottery fair calendar

Japan's main pottery fairs, grouped by the month they start. Most cluster around Golden Week and in autumn (September–November).

Only dates confirmed in announcements by the organisers, local governments or official tourism associations are listed. Dates change each year, so always check the official site before you go.

April

Mashiko Pottery Fair (spring)
Mashiko, Tochigi
Usually
Twice a year, spring and autumn
Next
No. 115 April 29 – May 5, 2027
Last
No. 113 April 29 – May 6, 2026
Official information Mashiko Pottery Fair guide
Arita Ceramic Fair
Arita, Saga
Usually
Every year, April 29 – May 5
Next
Not yet announced (check the official site)
Last
No. 122 April 29 – May 5, 2026
Official information
Hasami Pottery Festival
Hasami, Nagasaki
Usually
Golden Week each year (April 29 – May 5)
Next
Not yet announced (check the official site)
Last
No. 68 April 29 – May 5, 2026
Official information
Karatsu Yakimon Festival
Karatsu, Saga
Next
Not yet announced (check the official site)
Last
No. 14 April 29 – May 5, 2026
Official information

May

Toki Mino Ware Festival
Toki, Gifu
Usually
Every year, May 3–5
Next
Not yet announced (check the official site)
Last
May 3 – May 5, 2026
Official information

September

Setomono Festival
Seto, Aichi
Next
Not yet announced (check the official site)
Last
September 12 – September 13, 2026
Official information Seto ware (Six Ancient Kilns)

October

Tokoname Ware Festival
Tokoname, Aichi
Next
Not yet announced (check the official site)
Last
No. 60 October 3 – October 4, 2026
Official information Tokoname ware (Six Ancient Kilns)
Tamba Ware Pottery Festival (autumn)
Tambasasayama, Hyogo
Next
Not yet announced (check the official site)
Last
No. 49 October 9 – October 18, 2026
Official information Tamba ware (Six Ancient Kilns)
Shigaraki Pottery Festival
Shigaraki, Koka, Shiga
Next
Not yet announced (check the official site)
Last
No. 72 October 11 – October 19, 2025
Official information Shigaraki ware (Six Ancient Kilns)
Bizen Ware Festival
Bizen, Okayama
Usually
Every year, the third Sunday of October and the Saturday before
Next
Not yet announced (check the official site)
Last
No. 42 October 17 – October 18, 2026
Official information Bizen ware (Six Ancient Kilns)
Mashiko Pottery Fair (autumn)
Mashiko, Tochigi
Usually
Twice a year, spring and autumn
Next
Not yet announced (check the official site)
Last
No. 114 October 31 – November 3, 2026
Official information Mashiko Pottery Fair guide

Other pottery fairs

We could not confirm these dates in an official announcement, so none are listed. Please check the official sites.

Kasama HimatsuriKasama, IbarakiOfficial information
Gojo Wakamiya Pottery FestivalKyotoOfficial information
Tobe Ware FestivalTobe, EhimeOfficial information

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Where the dates were confirmed