The Bizen Pottery Festival is a major event in Bizen City.
The "Bizen Pottery Festival in Spring" will be held for the first time.
In the warm spring weather, why not find your one and only favorite Bizen Pottery in the world while walking through the streets of Ibe, the home of Bizen Pottery?
Event Summary
Date] Sunday, May 3, 2026 and Monday, May 4, 2026 (national holiday)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Close at 4:00 p.m. on the 4th.
Venue] Around JR Ibe Station (1685-1, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture)
*The content of the event is subject to change without notice.
Food and Beverage Booth
There will also be a large gathering of food stalls and kitchen cars that will add to the festive atmosphere!
Rest tents are also available for you to relax and enjoy your time under the blue sky.
◆Bread sales corner
A selection of popular bakeries from the city and beyond will gather. The diverse lineup ranges from hard breads to sweets perfect for spring.
◆Festival food stall corner
This area is lined with yakisoba (fried noodles), fried chicken, and other stalls that are a must for festivals.
Kid's Park
This is a kids' park full of hands-on elements for families to play together, such as a fluffy dome, puzzle solving, and a children's fair.
Fun Project
| Bizen Pottery Sales |
| hands-on experience with ceramics |
| Fun raffle |
| Utsuware Coordination Exhibition |
| Ibe Street Guided Tour by Volunteer Tourist Guides |
| (Bizen City Museum of Art) Tea Ceremony |
| （Jon Soo Hoo Photo Exhibition in BIZEN OKAYAMA "The Heartbeat of the Dodgers: A Record of Blue Passion" (Bizen City Museum of Art) |
Access
Parking lot (free of charge)
P1_About 170 cars】Bizen Municipal Ibe Certified Children's School (1415-2 Ibe, Bizen City)
P2_About 200 cars】 Around Ibe Municipal Ibe Certified Children's School (1808-1 Ibe, Bizen City)
P2_About 400 cars】Bizen Municipal Bizen Junior High School (1857 Ibe, Bizen City)
P4_About 100 cars】 Around Bizen Hospital (2245 Ibe, Bizen City)
P5_About 80 cars】Ibe Community Center, Refresh Center Bizen (2264-1 Ibe, Bizen City)
P6_About 250 cars】Ibe Athletic Park (Kataguchi Ground) (2086-1 Ibe, Bizen City)
public transportation
About 2 minutes walk from JR Ibe Station to the venue.
Please use the JR train for convenient transportation.<External Link
Bus】A short walk from the venue after getting off at Higashi Ibe bus stop by Uno Bus.
For inquiries, please contact
Inquiries about Bizen Pottery Sales, Pottery Experience, and Lottery
Okayama Prefecture Bizen Pottery Potter's Association
974-2 Ibe, Bizen City, Okayama 705-0001
TEL：0869-64-1001 FAX：0869-64-1002
Inquiries about parking, food and beverage booths, and public relations
Japanese Heritage Utilization Section, Tourism Promotion Division, Industry and Tourism Department, Bizen City Hall
126 Higashikatagami, Bizen City, Okayama 705-8602
TEL：0869-64-1885 FAX：0869-64-1850
MAIL：bznihonisan@city.bizen.lg.jp
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