Kurume Tochiku Pottery — Living Wood-Fired Tradition

**Kiln firing events:** The twice-annual wood-firing (spring and autumn) is open to a limited number of visitors. Attendance requires emailing the kiln in advance. The 72-hour continuous firing process ends with the unloading — watching the kiln master pull pieces from 1300°C heat is like watching alchemy. **Workshop access:** The kiln occasionally accepts 1-day throwing workshops (¥8,000 including materials and a finished piece). Availability is limited but the workshop uses the same clay body and local materials as the production pieces.