KAMAMATSURI
Kutani Choemon Kiln Festival
The 19th "KAMA MATSURI"
In the fresh, fragrant days of May, we at the Kutani ware kiln, Kutani Choemon,
offer prayers to the kiln fire—the very heart of our craft—and hold our annual “Kama Matsuri” (Kiln Festival).
At the same time, we invite everyone to step into our workshop to experience the traditional craftsmanship behind our work through a variety of special programs.
During the festival, we open the entire production site where Kutani ware is created, offering factory tours, as well as hands-on introductory experiences such as “Choemon Nyumon,” where you can learn directly from painters and potters. In addition to our standard products, we will hold special sales of “Tamasaka” items—unique pieces that inevitably arise during the production process—as well as limited-edition festival items. There will also be food and drink tents hosted by wonderful vendors, and for those unable to visit in person, an online shop will be available.
We hope you will enjoy these four special days immersed in the culture of the kiln.
Event Overview
Kutani Choemon Kiln Festival
The 19th "KAMA MATSURI"
Dates: May 2 (Sat) – May 5 (Tue), 2026
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 17:00
*Please note that the opening hours have changed this year.
Venue: Choemon-gama (Kamide Choemon Kiln)
Address: Ho-65 Yoshimitsu-machi, Nomi City, Ishikawa, Japan (near Terai High School)
Parking: 120 spaces available
TEL: +81-761-57-3344
*Event will be held rain or shine
*Free admission (no reservation required, no entry restrictions)
Access by Car
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Approx. 25 minutes from Komatsu Airport
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Approx. 20 minutes from JR Hokuriku Main Line Komatsu Station
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Approx. 10 minutes from JR Hokuriku Main Line Nomi-Neagari Station (formerly Terai Station)
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Approx. 10 minutes from Nomi-Neagari Smart IC (Hokuriku Expressway)
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Approx. 15 minutes from Komatsu IC (Hokuriku Expressway)
Access by Public Transportation
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About 20 minutes by “Nomi Bus” from JR Hokuriku Main Line Nomi-Neagari Station
(Toward Advanced Science University: get off at Bookmate Fleur Tokuhisa, then 8-minute walk)
From May 3 to 5, the Nomi Bus will run free of charge with increased service. -
About 70 minutes by Hokutetsu Bus from JR Hokuriku Main Line Kanazawa Station (East Exit)
(Take bus No. 42 bound for Terai Chuo, get off at Terai Historic Park-mae, then 13-minute walk)
