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Discover the origin of traditional bizen ware

Art
Discover the origin of traditional bizen ware

Art
Discover the origin of traditional bizen ware

Art untouched by time

Art untouched by time

Art untouched by time

Setouchi City’s vibrant arts scene reflects its rich cultural heritage. Discover the unique ceramic traditions of Bizen ware, Mushiake ware, and Sueki pottery. Plus, as the hometown of celebrated painter Takehisa Yumeji and puppet theater master Takeda Kinosuke, Setouchi continues to inspire creativity today, nurturing contemporary artists and artist-in-residence programs alike.

  • Close up of Yumeji's art work of a Japanese womean wearing a pink and red kimono
    Dark colored Bizen pottery
    Interior hallway of the Yumeji Museum
    Puppets performing on stage
    White pottery plates with Japanese designs etched in, adorned with a red maple leaf
    Two visitors looking at a painting of the olive groove

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Sabukaze Ceramic & Pottery Museum

Many ancient pottery kilns ruins were found in Sabukaze, elevating the area to National…

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Sabukaze Ceramic & Pottery Museum

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Sabukaze Ceramic & Pottery Museum

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Takehisa Yumeiji Art Museum & Shonensanso Atelier

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Takehisa Yumeiji Art Museum & Shonensanso Atelier

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Takehisa Yumeiji Art Museum & Shonensanso Atelier

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Setouchi City Art Museum

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Visit The World's Biggest Kiln

Explore the firing chamber of 85 meters long and 6 meters wide Ōgama (Great Kiln).

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Visit The World's Biggest Kiln

Explore the firing chamber of 85 meters long and 6 meters wide Ōgama (Great Kiln).

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Visit The World's Biggest Kiln

Explore the firing chamber of 85 meters long and 6 meters wide Ōgama (Great Kiln).

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Takeda Kinosuke's Charming Puppetry Art

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Tepemok, a stylish art-in-residency space

Ushimado’s coolest artistic and cultural spot, reborn from a former seaside clinic.

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Setouchi City Art Museum

Contemporary art exhibitions and a collection of oil paintings of the Western style painter...

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Setouchi City Art Museum

Contemporary art exhibitions and a collection of oil paintings of the Western style painter...

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Setouchi City Art Museum

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Takeda Kinosuke's Japanese Puppetry

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Takeda Kinosuke's Charming Puppetry Art

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Takeda Kinosuke's Puppetry Art

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Tepemok, a styling art-in-residency space

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Tepemok, a styling art-in-residency space

Ushimado’s coolest artistic and cultural spot, reborn from a former seaside clinic.

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Tepemok, a styling art-in-residency space

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