Shida-yaki Pottery Factory Museum
Saga Prefecture · Japan
A famous pottery region in Kyushu that still remains and now is used predominately to educate the public about the history of their works. They provide pottery classes to people of all ages to promote the cultural aspect of ceramic making.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Shida-yaki Pottery Factory Museum, a remarkable site that preserves the industrial heritage of Saga Prefecture's world-renowned ceramic industry. While many visitors to the region focus on the artisanal,…
Listen in the app2The Raw Material: Clay Preparation
Our tour begins where the pottery itself begins: the clay preparation area. Here, you can see the massive water-powered wheels and crushing machines that were used to refine the local porcelain stone into workable clay. …
Listen in the app3The Forming Shop: Wheels and Molds
We move now to the forming shop, a vast open space where the actual shapes of the pottery were created. Unlike a solo potter's studio, this room was designed for assembly-line efficiency. …
Listen in the app4The Decorating Room: Art at Scale
After the pieces were formed and dried, they were moved to the decorating room. This is where the 'Shida blue' was applied. …
Listen in the app5The Step Kiln: The Heart of the Factory
The most awe-inspiring feature of the Shida-yaki Pottery Factory Museum is undoubtedly the massive 'noborigama,' or climbing kiln. This is one of the largest preserved kilns of its kind in Japan. …
Listen in the app6The Drying and Storage Warehouses
Before and after firing, the pottery required extensive space for drying and storage. The museum includes several large warehouses that were used for these purposes. …
Listen in the app7Pottery Experience: Touching the Tradition
One of the most important aspects of the Shida-yaki Pottery Factory Museum is its commitment to keeping the tradition alive through education and hands-on experiences. In the modern workshop area, visitors can try their hand at…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Shida-yaki Pottery Factory Museum, take a moment to look back at the weathered wooden buildings and the rising slope of the climbing kiln. This site is a powerful reminder that the beauty of…
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What is Shida-yaki Pottery Factory Museum?
Shida-yaki Pottery Factory Museum is a place in Saga Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Saga Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.1567, 130.0619 |
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