Koishiwara, Former pottery village in Asakura district, Japan
Koishiwara sits at coordinates 33.464306 latitude and 130.825861 longitude within the Fukuoka prefecture, surrounded by mountains and agricultural fields.
The municipality emerged on April 1, 1889, in Jōza district before transferring to Asakura district in 1896, maintaining its status until March 28, 2005.
The region maintains a strong connection to traditional pottery production, with numerous artisans creating functional items using local clay and time-tested techniques.
Visitors can reach pottery workshops and exhibition spaces through local bus services that connect the area with major transportation hubs in Fukuoka prefecture.
Local potters continue manufacturing Koishiwara ware using specific glazing methods and natural materials found exclusively in the surrounding mountainous terrain.
Inception: April 1, 1889
GPS coordinates: 33.46431,130.82586
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:00
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