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Cerabo Kutani is a new museum and hands-on workshop that opened over the summer in Komatsu City (Ishikawa prefecture), a location known as one of the few and first production centers of kutani-yaki porcelain. It’s here that, over 350 years ago, clay was first made by crushing rocks mined from the nearby Hanasaka mountains.
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Designed by architect Kengu Kuma (previously), the building is covered by a multi-functioning roof that mimics landform and spreads across all sections. Inside, the depth of Kutani-yaki ceramics and the many stages of producing it are on full display.
There is a vintage machine that continues to crush rock and turn it into clay, which has been functioning for 60 years. Next to that is a gallery space where traditional and contemporary ceramics go on display in rotating exhibitions. There is also a workshop that can accommodate groups of up to 30 who want to experience wheel or hand-throwing.
Cerabo Kutani is located about 45-minutes south of Kanazawa, and should definitely be considered if you’re visiting the area.
Cerabo Kutani
A-91Wakasugimachi, Komatsu, Ishikawa 923-0832, Japan (Gmap)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
General Admission: 300 yen
Closed Wednesdays
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