[Kaga Onsen Village] Experience the Delicate and Luxurious Beauty of Kutani Ware at 'Kaga Iryokuen' in Yamanaka Onsen. 'Shunjiro Ishitomi Exhibition' Held

The May special exhibition, the 'Shunjiro Ishitomi Exhibition,' will be held at 'Kaga Iryokuen,' located along the Yuge Kaido street in the center of the Yamanaka Onsen town.

Shunjiro Ishitomi Exhibition Event Period: Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Monday, June 15, 2026 Venue: 'Kaga Iryokuen', Ro-87-1 Minamimachi, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Shunjiro Ishitomi is a Kutani ware artist based in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Pursuing the traditional overglaze techniques of Kutani ware, he creates unique works that incorporate underglaze gold decoration (yuri-kinsai), detailed red painting (akae-saibyo), and colored overglaze with gold (iroe-kinsai). His signature style is a delicate yet dazzling presence, achieved by combining the brilliance of gold, silver, and platinum leaf over detailed drawings and colored paintings.

Profile of Shunjiro Ishitomi 1975: Born in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 1997: Graduated from the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute Apprenticed under Minori Yoshida (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property for Yuri-kinsai) 2016: Received the Encouragement Award at the 39th Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition 2021: Certified as a Traditional Craftsman designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry 2023: Received the Mayor of Bizen Award at the 25th Japan Traditional Craftsmen Association Exhibition Presently creates artworks in Kanazawa City

About Kaga Iryokuen Kaga Iryokuen was the second villa of a prestigious ryokan (inn) where Emperor Showa also stayed. The modern Japanese-style architectural skills of renowned shrine carpenters shine through here. Prominent authors such as Yasunari Kawabata and Eiji Yoshikawa also stayed here and devoted themselves to writing. It has an incredibly calm atmosphere, making it hard to believe it is located along the Yuge Kaido street in the center of Yamanaka Onsen. Walking along the connecting corridor to the annex gives you a slight feeling of exploration.

Location: Ro-87-1 Minamimachi, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture Opening Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 Closed: Thursdays *Open if Thursday is a public holiday Admission Fee: General 600 yen, Groups (20 or more) 490 yen *Free for high school students and under, and persons with disabilities Official Website: https://kagairyokuen.jp/

Please stop by 'Kaga Iryokuen' when taking a walk in the hot spring town and immerse yourself in the world of the 'Shunjiro Ishitomi Exhibition.'

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