Discover pottery, meet the artists. A festival in the pottery village
An autumn festival is coming to Ibe, the home of Bizen-yaki pottery with a history spanning a thousand years, where approximately 100,000 people are expected to gather over two days. From chatting with artists to finding your favorite bowl, and from sampling local cuisine to participating in hands-on events—the entire town will serve as the venue for these two days.Free admission...Everyone is welcome to stop by.
Event Overview
| Name | The 42nd Bizen-yaki Festival |
| Date and Time | Saturday, October 17, Reiwa 8, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18, Reiwa 8, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Venue | Near Ibe Station on the JR Ako Line, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Admission Fee | free |
Plenty of Ways to Enjoy It, Plus Experiences and Events
We have a variety of activities that everyone—from adults to children—can enjoy all day long.
- Kid's Park
- Pottery Wheel Workshop
- Kiln Tour
- Lucky Bag Sale
- Historic Sites & Tourist Guide
- Local Food Stalls and More
For the best deals, use "B-pass"
If you purchase and present the 500-yen “B-pass” coupon, you’ll receive a 20% discount on Bizen-yaki purchases at participating stores as many times as you like during the festival period....will be held. In addition, purchasers can enter a raffle for a chance to win luxurious prizes.
If you purchase in advance online, you can use the service right away without having to wait in line on the day of your visit.
▶ Click here for the B-pass sales site
*You can also purchase a B-pass at the venue on the day of the event.
For Visitors Arriving by Car | Parking is by advance reservation only
Parking around the venue is generally paid and requires advance reservation through the parking reservation service **"akippa"**. We recommend checking availability and making a reservation well in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles on the day of the event.
▶ Click here for the parking reservation site
- There are also some free parking spaces that do not require a reservation.
- Shuttle buses from the parking lot and special JR trains will also be operating.
All Vendors (approx. 47 groups)
Pottery studios, artists, and galleries line the street.
Hiroshi Masago / Shuji Kobayashi / Takamasa Mizukami / Yayoi Shimizu / Katsushi Nobuhara / Motomichi Sugakata / Kosa / Fukuda Kiln / Shintaro Fujimori / Bizen-yaki Kiln Bizen-ichi / Naoyuki Morimoto / Bizen-yaki Gallery Satobo / Hiroki Oishibashi / Takigawa / Tetsuhisa Watanabe / Bizen-yaki Gallery Sanroku Kiln / Toshiki Ando / [take factory] Noriyasu Takezaki / [take factory] Yoko Takezaki / Gorobe-e Kiln, Takeo / Hidasuki Workshop / Kenkiyu Toyota / Bizen-yaki Tōkichi / Bizen-yaki Takashi Idei / Kazuhito Mae / Naruto Baiken / Narutaki Kiln, Kiko Ando / Iozan Kiln, Kazuo Namba / Maruyama Kiln, Yoshino Yoshino / Nindo Kiln / Gallery Mizuho / Kozo Matsukasa / Minamiaki Kiln, Kyu Namba and Chiharu / Yudateuki Kiln, Satoshi Matono / Hiroyuki Matsui / Akira Fujiwara / Atelier La Bizen, Ryohei Sakai / Jun Takagi / Masaomi Horie / Bizen-yaki Saizobo Kiln, Masaaki Inomata / Kōgo Kanemitsu / Bizen-yaki Artist Shinichi Yokoyama / Mugen-an Bizen-yaki Studio / Higashiko no Hana Kiln Iwao Kurosaki / Bizen-yaki Wakamiya Kiln Tomio Ota / Yuya Iwasato / Bizen-yaki Kiln Bishū Kiln
*Please note that participating vendors and featured events are subject to change.
We are seeking corporate and organizational sponsors.
We are currently seeking corporate and organizational sponsors to help support the development of traditional industries. We sincerely look forward to your support.
- Call for Sponsors (42nd Bizen-yaki Festival) (PDF / 95 KB)
- Guidelines for Corporate Sponsors (PDF / 1.82 MB)
- Sponsorship Application Form (PDF / 385 KB)
- Sponsorship Application Form (Excel / 14 KB)
Please note that food and beverage and retailThe call for vendors has closed.. Thank you for the many applications.
Contact Us
Bizen-yaki Festival Organizing Committee
- For inquiries regarding the sale of Bizen ware: Secretariat, Okayama Prefecture Bizen Ware Tōyūkai (Association), TEL 0869-64-1001
- For inquiries regarding the venue or sponsorship: Bizen City Hall, Industry and Tourism Department, Tourism Promotion Division, TEL 0869-64-1885
Why not take a stroll through the town of Ibe on a fall day and find a bowl that’s just right for you?
