ceramicsJuly 04, 2026

Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki

Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki (清水焼・京焼) is a category of ceramics produced in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. The craft is promoted through Densho Kogei Aoyama Square, a facility operated by the General Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries (一般財団法人伝統的工芸品産業振興協会), which introduces traditional crafts designated in each prefecture of Japan, searchable by region and industry type.

History

Documentation of Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki within the broader context of Japanese traditional crafts has been maintained by institutions such as Densho Kogei Aoyama Square. In April 2026, the Aoyama Square website was made multilingual, broadening access to information about designated traditional crafts including Kyoto ceramics. In the same year, a resource titled 'Japan Traditional Craft Artists Navigation' was published to introduce traditional craft artists. An event titled '進化する伝統暮らしを彩る匠の技' was held at Hankyu Umeda Honten in Osaka from July 15 to July 20, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to promote traditional crafts across Japan. An exhibition supporting the recovery of Wajima lacquerware was also scheduled from July 24 to August 6.

Techniques & Production Process

The input facts available for this article do not include detailed technical descriptions of the production processes specific to Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki. For comprehensive information on ceramic techniques within the broader Japanese ceramics tradition, refer to resources covering Japanese Ceramics: The Complete Guide.

How to Identify Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki

The input facts available for this article do not include specific identification criteria for distinguishing Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki from other ceramic traditions. Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki is classified under the ceramics category and is associated with production in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.

The Craft Today

Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki is among the traditional crafts represented at Densho Kogei Aoyama Square, located at 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052. The facility is open from 11:00 to 19:00 and operates year-round except during the New Year holiday period. It serves as a physical and informational hub for traditional crafts designated across Japan's prefectures. Alongside Kyoto ceramics, the facility also promotes other regional craft traditions, including Hasami-yaki: Everyday Porcelain from Nagasaki, Mashiko-yaki: Folk Pottery from Tochigi, Shigaraki-yaki: Ancient Kiln Stoneware from Shiga, and Seto-yaki: Ceramics from the Historic Kiln Town of Seto, among others such as Tokoname-yaki: Teapot Ceramics from Aichi, Tamba-tachikui-yaki: Rustic Stoneware from Hyogo, Karatsu-yaki: Tea Ceremony Ceramics from Saga, Izushi-yaki: White Porcelain from Hyogo, Tobe-yaki: White Porcelain from Ehime, Otani-yaki: Large-Scale Pottery from Tokushima, Koishiwara-yaki: Folk Pottery from Fukuoka, Takatori-yaki: Tea Ceremony Ware from Fukuoka, Agano-yaki: Tea Ceremony Ceramics from Fukuoka, Amakusa Toujiki: Porcelain from Kumamoto, Echizen-yaki: Ancient Kiln Pottery from Fukui, Shoudai-yaki: Folk Pottery from Kumamoto, Satsuma-yaki: Historical Pottery from Kagoshima, Akazu-yaki: Traditional Ceramics from Aichi, Banko-yaki: Teapot Ceramics from Mie, Kasama-yaki: Contemporary Folk Pottery from Ibaraki, Iga-yaki: Wabi-sabi Stoneware from Mie, Fujina-yaki: Folk Pottery from Shimane, Mikawachi-yaki: Refined Porcelain from Nagasaki, Aizu Hongo-yaki: Pottery from Fukushima, Ryumonji-yaki: Black Glazed Pottery from Kagoshima, and Naeshirogawa-yaki: Korean-style Pottery from Kagoshima.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki?

Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki (清水焼・京焼) is a category of ceramics produced in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, and is among the traditional crafts promoted by the General Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries.

Where can I see or purchase Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki in Tokyo?

Densho Kogei Aoyama Square, located at 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, introduces and displays traditional crafts including those from Kyoto. The facility is open from 11:00 to 19:00 and is closed during the New Year holiday period. It can be contacted by phone at 03-5785-1301.

Who operates Densho Kogei Aoyama Square?

Aoyama Square is operated by the General Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries (一般財団法人伝統的工芸品産業振興協会).

How are traditional crafts organized at Aoyama Square?

Aoyama Square introduces traditional crafts designated in each prefecture of Japan, and these can be searched by region and industry type.

Is information about Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki available in languages other than Japanese?

The Densho Kogei Aoyama Square website was made multilingual in April 2026, which expanded access to information about designated traditional crafts, including those from Kyoto.