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The 65th Yokkaichi Banko Ware Pottery Festival in...
16
May
Date
16 May (Saturday)
Time
Sat, May 16 – Sun, May 17
Venue
Yokkaichi Dome, Ko-5169 Hazu
Yokkaichi, Japan
📝 Useful Information
The 65th Yokkaichi Banko Ware Pottery Festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026. This annual event is a major celebration of Yokkaichi's traditional "Banko Ware," which is famous for its heat-resistant donabe (clay pots) and kyusu (teapots).
Would you like to know more about the different types of Banko ware available or details on other local attractions in Yokkaichi to visit during the festival?
Event Details
Getting There
•Venues: The festival primarily takes place at Yokkaichi Dome (Main Venue) and Banko no Sato Kaikan (Satellite Venue).
•Time: While specific hours for 2026 are to be confirmed, the event typically runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday.
•Highlights: Visitors can find Banko ware at significant discounts—often nearly half price—and enjoy "treasure hunting" for unique pieces from various manufacturers and wholesalers.
•Pottery Workshops: Hands-on painting and throwing experiences are usually held at the Banko no Sato Kaikan.
•Demonstrations: Rare opportunities to watch master craftsmen create teapots or perform traditional wood casting.
•Public Transit: The Yokkaichi Dome is approximately a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Kasumigaura Station.
•Shuttle Bus: A free shuttle bus typically operates from the East Bus Stop No. 14 at Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station during the festival weekend.
•By Car: It is about a 20-minute drive from the Higashi-Meihan Yokkaichi-Higashi Interchange. Note that parking at the Dome fills up very quickly.
Updated at 18 Mar 2026