Unique Store · Shigaraki (Koka)
Tanikan-gama (Shigaraki) 谷寛窯 ギャラリー・陶ほうざん
Historic Shigaraki pottery workshop and gallery with a preserved climbing kiln you can walk inside.
PriceFree
Getting thereShigaraki Station (Shigaraki Kohgen Railway), 15 min walk
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeWeekday afternoons
Address788 Shigarakicho Nagano, Koka, Shiga 529-1851
Websitetanikangama.com
About
Tanikan-gama is a family pottery in Shigaraki, one of Japan's six ancient kiln towns. Its gallery sells Shigaraki ware made on site, and visitors can step inside the old noborigama climbing kiln on the property.
Highlights
- Shigaraki ware made on site
- Walk inside an old climbing kiln
- Family pottery tradition
- Rural Shigaraki setting
Tips
- Summer is hot inside; go in cooler months
- Wear warm clothes in winter
- Combine with the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
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