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The Brilliant World of Color-Painted Kutani Ceramics that Flourished in Daisho-ji
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The Brilliant World of Color-Painted Kutani Ceramics that Flourished in Daisho-ji

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A museum introducing the history and beauty of Kutani pottery, honed by potters of the Daisho-ji clan. Numerous brilliantly colored ceramic vessels using deep greens, reds, yellows and other hues are on display, allowing visitors to trace the evolution of Kutani pottery from the Edo period to the present day. With works ranging from Ko-Kutani (Old Kutani) and Saiko-Kutani (Revival Kutani) to contemporary artist pieces, the museum provides a vivid sense of Daisho-ji's importance as a center of Kutani pottery production.

Season & hours

Name: 十万石まつり

Date & time: 9/12 (Sat)–9/13 (Sun) Time TBA

Venue: 石川県加賀市大聖寺地区

加賀藩の支藩として十万石を治めた大聖寺藩の城下町一帯を会場に開かれる、地域の秋の大きな祭りです。2026年は9月12日・13日の2日間の開催で、コースの対象日はその初日にあたります。江戸時代から続く城下町としての誇りを今に伝える行列や、地域の人々による多彩な催しがまちを彩り、昼間にめぐった城跡や寺院、美術館の記憶と重なりながら大聖寺の歴史がより身近に感じられます。提灯の灯る城下町を、家族でゆっくり歩いて楽しみましょう。

Tips

祭り当日は大聖寺地区の一部道路が交通規制となることがあります。行列を見る場合は沿道の混雑に注意し、早めに場所を確保しましょう。

Source: hot-ishikawa.jp

Tips

Parts of the museum feature dimmed lighting for comfortable viewing. The museum shop offers Kutani pottery for purchase.

Best time to visit

Approximately 45 minutes. The calm afternoon hours are recommended for unhurried appreciation.

Access & map

〒922-0861, 1-10-13 Daisho-ji Chiho-machi, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture

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