OTANIYAKI tamura 1784

Ceramics shop in Naruto, Tokushima, rooted in a pottery tradition that has operated in the area since 1784. The shop sells pieces made in the Otani-yaki style, a large-scale earthenware tradition characterized by thick walls, natural glaze patterns, and an emphasis on functional forms including large water jars, sake vessels, and serving dishes. The kilns producing Otani-yaki are among the few in Japan still using traditional climbing kilns, and the shop's displays make the production method and visual range of the style clear. Naruto is most visited for its whirlpools, and the ceramics shop works well as a complement to a day on the coast.