Shigaraki Ceramic Art Market 2026｜10/2〜10/4 Access & Fees

Why You Should Visit

A pottery market held on Taiyo Plaza at Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, with around 100 stalls selling Shigaraki ware, including 19 free-layout spaces. Thirteen food stalls serve items like takoyaki and curry, so you can eat on site. A hands-on clay workshop for parents and children runs alongside the market.

Essentials

location

Taiyo Plaza, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (Koka, Shiga)

period

October 2, 2026 (Fri) - October 4, 2026 (Sun)

Time

9:00–17:00 (until 16:30 on the last day)

Links

Official Website

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access

About 5 minutes by community bus from Shigaraki Station on the Shigaraki Kohgen Railway (alight at "Togei-no-Mori-mae"); about 75 minutes by train from JR Kusatsu Station. By car, about 8 minutes from Shigaraki IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway; free parking, though public transport is recommended as it gets crowded.

NOTE

Stalls

About 100 sales stalls (19 free-layout spaces)
13 food stalls (takoyaki, curry, and more)
Workshop: a hands-on clay experience for parents and children, "Play with Clay"

※The plaza is closed to visitors until 8:30

※Parking gets crowded, so public transport is encouraged

FAQ

Does it go ahead in the rain?

Any cancellation or postponement for rain is announced on the official site, so please check before visiting.

Is it suitable for children?

There is a hands-on clay workshop for parents and children, "Play with Clay," so it works well for families.

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