The Kinzan Kiln

The Kinzan Kiln opened in 1906, but the ceramics they produce date back even further: Kutani Ware was originally made for feudal lords, back in the day of the samurai. This regional style is known for its colorful, ornate designs, hand-painted in a palette of five trademark pigments. The Kinzan Kiln stands apart through its distinctive use of kinsai, a type of glaze painting that incorporates gold. Minori Yoshita, the workshop’s third-generation owner, inherited and further improved this technique, earning the title of Living National Treasure. His successor Yukio, and his family, have adapted these traditional techniques to modern life, with unique new approaches. See a master at work, and join a hands-on gold leaf workshop to create a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

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