Neya Factory

寧屋工房

Neya Kobo

A Living Expression

of Nara’s Akahada-yaki Pottery

Specializing in Akahada-yaki, one of Nara's traditional ceramic styles, Neya Factory is a pottery studio and gallery housed in a restored traditional townhouse in the heart of Naramachi. The gallery introduces visitors to the craftsmanship and beauty of this historic pottery through a collection of handcrafted works.

Akahada-yaki is known for its soft white glaze and gentle, elegant forms, often decorated with motifs inspired by Nara's landscapes and cultural heritage. The studio presents both traditional and contemporary works, reflecting the continuing evolution of this long-established craft.

Visitors can view and purchase unique ceramic pieces while experiencing the quiet atmosphere of a working pottery gallery in historic Naramachi.

Whether you are interested in Japanese ceramics or looking for a distinctive handmade souvenir, Neya Factory offers an enjoyable introduction to one of Nara's traditional crafts.

Traditional Japanese storefront with a white noren curtain featuring colorful abstract designs and Japanese calligraphy.
Traditional Japanese storefront with wooden exterior, white noren curtain, colorful painted characters, and a wooden sign with Japanese kanji.
Display of various pottery and ceramic items in a shop, including bowls, mugs, and vases arranged on wooden shelves and tables.
A display room of ceramic pottery including bowls, vases, and plates on wooden shelves and tables.
Wooden shelves displaying a variety of ceramic bowls, plates, and vases, with some decorative or patterned items on top.
Collection of ceramic bowls and vases with traditional Asian designs, displayed on a wooden table with decorative openings on some vases and bowls for floral or geometric patterns.
Decorative ceramic bowls with floral, bird, and animal designs displayed on a wooden shelf.
Decorative ceramic bowls with painted wildlife scenes, including deer, birds, and insects, arranged on a wooden surface.
A wooden shelf holding various ceramic bowls and vases with traditional Japanese designs, a tall black and silver vase, and a smaller white vase in the background.
Interior view of a pottery shop with shelves filled with handcrafted ceramic bowls, plates, and vases. A wooden table displays numerous ceramic cups and bowls, with more ceramics arranged on the shelves and the table.
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