ONIWAYAKI
Workshop of Oniwayaki Pottery Making of the Kikkawa Clan and Seal Engraving
–Learning the history of Iwakuni through stone and clay—
Historical Workshop
Experience the history of Iwakuni through the following activities deeply affiliated with its past.
１．seal engraving
２．gallery talk at the Kikkawa Historical Museum
３．pottery making(Tada ware)
In the Edo period, some lords possessed a special kiln in their domain. They ordered the craftsmen to make pottery, known as Oniwayaki, to be presented to the Tokugawa shogunate as gifts.
Site: Mimizukutei on the grounds of Kikkawa Historical Museum 2-7-3, Yokoyama, Iwakuni
Time: Every 4th Saturday from March to December
①9:00～12：00 ②14：00～17：00
Each workshop is about 3 hours long.
It may take 1～6 months for the finished product to be delivered.
Fee: ￥9000/ person (delivery fee not included)
Capacity: Maximum of 10 people/ workshop
Reservation needed.
Date held in 2026 (4th Saturday of every month)
March 28th（Sat）
April 18th（Sat）*In April, the event will be held on the third Saturday.
May 23rd（Sat）
June 27th（Sat）
July 25th（Sat）
August 22nd（Sat）
September 26th（Sat）
October 24th（Sat）
November 28th（Sat）
*Advance reservation required (at least 1 week in advance)
*For groups of around 10 people, we will be happy to discuss the date and time.
If you would like to make a reservation, please contact us on our website or call us.
At that time, please let us know the following required information for all participants.
(Representatives only) Time: Please select 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
name:
Contact information:
Address:
Kanji (1 character) to be engraved on the seal stamp: Please let us know the desired kanji.
（The kanji to be carved is a special kanji called a seal calligraphy, so please let us know as soon as possible. If you don’t know the kanji, here are some suggestions.If you tell us your name or a favorite word, we will suggest kanji characters based on that.)
*If you are applying from an inquiry, please copy and use the above.
[Where to apply] Contact contact – Kikkawa Historical Museum (kikkawa7.or.jp)
Phone: 0827-41-1010 (Yoshikawa Historical Museum)
