Culture
Ontayaki Pottery Village 小鹿田焼の里
A pottery village dating from the 18th century
The mountain village of Onta was established by visiting potters and is famous for its Ontayaki pottery, which is characterized by geometric patterns. Visit the Ontayaki Pottery Village to see the distinctive style of Onta ceramics.
Don't miss
- Watching potters at the wheel as they make plates and bowls designed for everyday use
- Exploring the village grounds to unearth the history of yesteryear
- Onta's traditional style pottery
How to Get There
Hakata Station offers access to all parts of Kyushu.
From Hakata Station, take the Kyudai main line train and get off at Hita Station. Take a Hita Bus from Hita Bus Center and get off at Sarayama.
Starting a movement
This village benefited from the Mingei Movement in the early 20th century, led by British studio potter Bernard Leach, Commander of the British Empire (CBE), and Japanese folk artist Yanagi Muneyoshi.
The movement emphasized the beauty of ordinary objects, particularly Japanese everyday items, which has made Ontayaki pottery increasingly valuable and popular.
Entry access
Business hours for the village depend on the pottery that is being produced.
* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.
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