Kamamoto Momiji Matsuri
Pottery Festival
Kamamoto Momiji Pottery Market
Held around Tofuku-ji and Sennyu-ji Temples
A great opportunity to find beautiful works by local artists and potters at special prices.
About the Festival
Every autumn, when the maple leaves turn brilliant red, the quiet residential streets near Tofukuji Temple and Sennyu-ji Temple in Kyoto come alive with pottery stalls.
The Momiji Festival at the Kilns transforms this neighborhood into an open-air market, where local ceramic artists and kilns present their works.
Here, you can stroll through the streets, chat directly with Kyoto’s artisans, and purchase a wide variety of Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki pottery – from traditional tea bowls to modern tableware. It’s also a rare chance to experience the atmosphere of everyday Kyoto life while enjoying shopping.
Dates & Hours (2025)
November 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun), 24 (Mon, national holiday), 29 (Sat), 30 (Sun)
10:00 – 16:30 (rain or shine)
If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see beautiful autumn leaves. In recent years, Japan has been affected by global warming, and the autumn foliage tends to appear later each year.
Location
Neighborhood of pottery studios and kilns between Tofukuji Temple and Sennyu-ji Temple
・Look for the Seiyoukai Hall (青窯会会館) as a landmark and information point.
・Address: 20 Tōrin-chō, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0976, Japan
・Phone: +81-75-531-5678 (Japanese only)
・Restrooms are available at Seiyoukai Hall.
Find our location here!
Sake Tasting with an Artist’s Guinomi Cup
🍁3 tastings – ¥1,000 (includes cup)
Choose your favorite guinomi (sake cup) made by local potters and enjoy up to three tastings of Kyoto’s selected local sake.
You can take the cup home as a souvenir.
・Enjoy original guinomi cups specially created by local artists for the Momiji Festival.
・Taste a selection of premium Kyoto sake brands.
・Please use public transportation to visit the venue.
・Alcohol will not be served to minors or those driving a vehicle.
・As the event is held in a residential area, please refrain from loud voices or sitting on the streets.
🍁 This event is part of the Kyoto Pottery Street Market – Momiji Festival at the Kilns.
Pottery Experience – Wheel Throwing
🍁Dates: November 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun), 24 (Mon, national holiday), 29 (Sat), 30 (Sun), 2025
🍁Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🍁Reservations: Available for 2 people per 30-minute slot
・Please make a reservation via DM on our Instagram account @tiny_ka_bin
https://www.instagram.com/tiny_ka_bin/
English inquiries are welcome.
🍁FEE
¥3500 / ¥4000 / ¥5000 Cash only
🍁SHIPPING FEE
Cash on delivery(approximately 2 months)
・Reservation required as overseas shipping is required separately.
🍁Visitor Etiquette
This is a residential neighborhood. Please avoid loud voices, sitting on the streets, or blocking traffic.
Kindly take your trash home or dispose of it at designated bins.
Some alleys are narrow or have steps; please note that wheelchairs and strollers may find certain areas difficult to access.
🍁Discover Kyoto’s pottery traditions while strolling through autumn leaves. We look forward to welcoming you!
