The gallery and workshop of one of Kyushu’s key ceramics families.
The earliest known Takatori kiln dates back to between 1600 and 1606 and was patronized by the Kuroda family. It was originally set up at the base of Mount Takatori, providing the name, but the site has moved a number of times over the last 400 years.
The current studio and kiln (fired once a month) features a large shop and gallery space, which also tracks some of the history of the family. The staff are different generations of the family and have a wealth of family knowledge (Japanese only).
The family is hoping to offer a number of interactive experiences in 2021 so call ahead or check their website to see what might be available.
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