Bengara Factory Museum

Bengara Factory Museum demonstrates how red iron oxide pigment was produced, with historical tools and production methods from earlier times on view. The exhibits guide you through each stage of the process and preserve the craftsmanship knowledge of this local tradition.

Bengara production developed into a major industry in Fukiya during the Edo and Meiji periods, driven by local copper ore extraction. This era made the region known and shaped its economic identity.

Bengara pigment shaped the appearance of buildings and ceramics throughout the region and remains central to local craftsmanship. You can see today how this traditional red dye colors both the structures around you and objects on display.

Plan time to explore all workshops and display areas, as the site contains several connected spaces for viewing. Most areas are easy to reach and clear signs guide your visit.

The museum building itself is stained with the same red bengara pigment produced here, making it a living example of the craft tradition. This coloring shows how the pigment shaped the village over many centuries.