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Yahiko Village Pottery

Yahiko Village Pottery

弥彦村陶芸

Niigata · Chubu

Yahiko Village Pottery is known for its traditional pottery techniques and beautiful handcrafted ceramics. Visitors can observe artisans at work and even participate in pottery-making workshops.

Why we picked it

Many travelers overlook this charming village in favor of more popular destinations in Niigata.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.3· 2,135 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Yahagi Station · 5 min walk

Today

Open 24 hours

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Nagoya Station · ~5h 42m by car

Tags

potterycrafts

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