The popular "49th Shimizu-yaki no Sato Festival," featuring pottery, crafts, and gourmet food, is being held again this year in the Shimizu-yaki Industrial Park area

Leaf KYOTO event The popular "49th Shimizu-yaki no Sato Festival," featuring pottery, crafts, and gourmet food, will be held again this year in the Shimizu-yaki Industrial Park area.

2025.10.15

The 49th "Shimizu-yaki Hometown Festival"

Photo courtesy of the Shimizu-yaki no Sato Festival Executive Committee

The popular "49th Shimizu-yaki no Sato Festival," featuring pottery, crafts, and gourmet food, will be held again this year in the Shimizu-yaki Industrial Park area.

October 17, 2025 (Fri) – October 19, 2025 (Sun)
10:00-17:00 (until 16:00 on the last day)
The Shimizu-yaki Housing Complex Area (Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City)
Rain or shine, cancelled in case of stormy weather

The “49th Kiyomizu-yaki no Sato Festival” will be held for three days, from Friday, October 17, to Sunday, October 19, 2025, in the Kiyomizu-yaki Industrial Park area (Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture).
Held every October, this is one of Kyoto’s largest pottery fairs. Ahead of its 50th anniversary next year, this year’s event features a record-high 114 pottery booths. The lineup is even more extensive than usual, featuring the “T1 Grand Prix”—a competition showcasing craftsmanship—24 carefully selected food and beverage booths, and 12 craft booths making their debut. From master artisans carrying on traditional techniques to up-and-coming young artists, this is a great opportunity to interact directly with a diverse range of creators—be sure to stop by.

The 49th Shimizu-yaki Hometown Festival

The 49th Kiyomizu-Yaki no Sato Festival
The Shimizu-yaki Housing Complex Area (Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City)
Rain or shine, cancelled in case of stormy weather
October 17, 2025 (Fri) – October 19, 2025 (Sun) 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (until 4:00 p.m. on the last day)
free entrance
Kawada Shimizuyaki Danchi-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
A short walk from Kiyomizuyaki Danchi bus stop
There is a temporary direct bus service from JR bus stop No. 3 at the Karasuma Chuo Exit of Kyoto Station to the venue (for a fee).
Yamashina Circulation Bus to the venue via subway "Azuma Tsuji Station" - "Higashino Station" (free of charge)
No parking
https://kiyomizuyaki.wixsite.com/fest

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All prices include tax.
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