Market in Kyoto

32nd Tofukuji–Sennyuji Potters' Autumn Maple Festival and Grand Pottery Market

A pottery market spread across the traditional ceramic workshops between Tofukuji and Sennyuji temples. Pottery-making experiences and tastings of local Kyoto sake are also featured.

Dates

Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun)

Hours

10:00 – 16:30

Venue

Pottery Workshops between Tofukuji and Sennyuji Temples

Nearest station

Tofukuji

Admission

Free admission (purchases and workshops cost extra)

About this event

Explore Kyoto's pottery district between Tofukuji and Sennyuji while shopping for locally made ceramics. This pottery fair brings together kilns and artists working in the Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki traditions. Kyoto City's tourism guide reports works sold at 30–70% of their market price. Visitors can also try pottery making or enjoy Kyoto sake served with a handmade cup they can take home.

Highlights

• The 32nd edition of the pottery fair
• Ceramics sold at 30–70% of market price
• ¥10,000 vouchers worth ¥11,000
• Three sake tastings with a handmade cup
• Pottery-wheel experience

Good for

For pottery collectors, sake enthusiasts and craft lovers.

Good to know before you go

• Held even in rainy weather.
• The ¥1,000 sake tasting is unavailable to minors and drivers.
• Pottery making takes approximately 15 minutes; finished pieces are delivered after about two months with shipping charged on delivery.
• Check the official website for pottery workshop reservations.

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Why is there a pottery district between Tofukuji and Sennyuji?

Kyoto ceramics are often associated with Kiyomizu, but the area between Tofukuji and Sennyuji has also long been home to kilns producing Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki.

The autumn pottery fair lets visitors explore this district and meet contemporary makers. Alongside ceramic sales are pottery experiences and a sake tasting served in cups made by participating artists.

At the pottery wheel, visitors can learn about shaping clay with guidance from a maker. These experiences connect finished objects with the skills behind them. That is why the neighborhood's kilns and handmade ceramics are worth exploring.

Sources: Kiln Artists' Momiji Festival Official Website (Japanese), Kyoto City Official Tourism Guide (Japanese)

FAQ

What is 32nd Tofukuji–Sennyuji Potters' Autumn Maple Festival and Grand Pottery Market?

Explore Kyoto's pottery district between Tofukuji and Sennyuji while shopping for locally made ceramics. This pottery fair brings together kilns and artists working in the Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki traditions. Kyoto City's tourism guide reports works sold at 30–70% of their market price. Visitors can also try pottery making or enjoy Kyoto sake served with a handmade cup they can take home.

When is 32nd Tofukuji–Sennyuji Potters' Autumn Maple Festival and Grand Pottery Market?

From Nov 21 (Sat) to Nov 29 (Sun), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

10:00 – 16:30

How much does it cost?

Free admission (purchases and workshops cost extra)

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Pottery Workshops between Tofukuji and Sennyuji Temples. The nearest station is Tofukuji.

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