Buy Banko-Yaki at a bargain price at the Yokkaichi Bankoyaki Pottery Festival. Enjoy delicious food from famous local shops and fun live performances.
掲載日：2024.05.09
The Yokkaichi Bankoyaki Pottery Festival, which is held every year at Yokkaichi Dome, will be held this year on May 18th (Sat) and 19th (Sun).
There are rows of booths from local potteries, trading companies, and artists, and there are lots of bargains and sales! One of the best parts of the festival is chatting with the shopkeepers. There are also stalls selling local gourmet food and famous products from Yokkaichi. Another thing to look forward to is the live performances on stage!!
In this article, we will introduce the details of the Yokkaichi Bankoyaki Pottery Festival and BankonoSatoCenter.
*Some of the photos in this article were taken before 2023.
The exhibitors are here
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Exhibitors will include a section for Banko-Yaki association members and handmade artists, as well as booths from other production areas.
The food and drink booths are lined with delicious local restaurants, so you'll have a hard time deciding what to eat.
Recommended!! Earthenware pot for cooking rice
Until last year, I cooked rice in a pressure cooker, but the handle of the pressure cooker became wobbly, so I was wondering whether to buy an electric rice cooker or a clay pot. I chose a clay pot because I can cook rice if I have a portable stove even in the event of a power outage.
Once the clay pot is boiling, turn off the heat and leave it for about 20 minutes to cook, so it's economical and quick. I thought the rice might stick to the bottom of the pot and be difficult to wash, but when I actually used it, it came off easily without any problems. The clay pot can also be used as a rice container, so once it cools down, you can store it in the refrigerator.
What surprised me was not only how delicious the rice was, but also that even when the clay pot heated up, the handle didn't get too hot and I could hold it with my bare hands. I could really feel the skill of the craftsman.
Some works are unique
I also recommend looking at the works made by artists. Last year, I attended the Banko-Yaki technician training course "Yakimono Tamago Sousei Juku" and was touched by the works that showed the individuality of the artists.
You can meet Konyuudou-kun
Inside the venue, there will be a booth for Konyuudou-kun, YokkaichiCity 's mascot character.
Some people even found Konyuudou-kun and took photos with him.
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There will also be a stage performance to liven up the venue!
On stage, performances by local people will liven up the venue. They will include Japanese drums, dance, Yokkaichi's local idol group "4-sails" and the brother-sister musical unit "Fumakoko." Also appearing on the 19th will be the Mie High School Dance Club, which won the national championship in two categories at the All Japan High School Team Dance Championships.
Lots of delicious food from local shops
The food and drink booths are lined with famous local shops selling fried chicken, curry, ramen, and more. Last year I tried Kimichan Ramen, a rich seafood, pork bone and soy sauce ramen overseen by a long-established bonito flakes shop, which has three stores in Yokkaichi and Komono. The rich bonito and pork bone soup was exquisite. I had always wanted to try ramen, so I was very satisfied to be able to try it at Banko Matsuri. You can eat what you buy while sitting in the spectator seats, so you can enjoy the local flavors at your own pace. Last year, we were blessed with fine weather, and the room temperature rose, causing a line to form at the ice cream shop.
Take a break with matcha tea
If you get tired of walking, head to the tea-serving corner set up in a corner of the venue. Members of the Yokkaichi Meryknoll Academy tea ceremony club will prepare tea with all their heart, with the support of an Omotesenke master. You can spend a relaxing time enjoying sweets from Toraya Fugetsu.
At the second venue, BankonoSatoCenter
Events will also be held at BankonoSatoCenter venue.
[1st floor pottery studio] Painting experience (from 1,500 yen including tax)
You will have the chance to try painting and then receive your item at a later date (approximately one month).
[1st floor special exhibition room] "Banko heat-resistant pottery" exhibition (free admission)
[2nd floor Utsuwatei] 30% off sale
[3F Multipurpose Hall] Banko Ceramic Competition Exhibition
BankonoSatoCenter is a base that comprehensively conveys the charm of Banko-Yaki through exhibitions, products, and various experiences. A pottery studio, a special exhibition room, and a direct-from-the-farm shop called Utsuwatei are open on a regular basis. Also on the second floor is Aikawa, where you can eat a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients, mainly Japanese cuisine.
For a detailed report on BankonoSatoCenter click here ↓
Access to the venue
Venue 1: Yokkaichi Dome
5169 Hatsuko YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture 23 minutes walk from Kasumigaura Station on the Kintetsu Nagoya Line
Second venue: BankonoSatoCenter
4-8 Toueicho YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture
・5 minutes walk from Kawaramachi (Banko-Yaki no Sato) Station on the Kintetsu Nagoya Line
・30 minutes walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station on the Kintetsu Nagoya Line
・35 minutes walk from JR Yokkaichi Station
Free shuttle buses operate between each venue from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station!
Click here for the shuttle bus timetable for Saturday, May 18th
Click here for the shuttle bus timetable for Sunday, May 19th
Kintetsu "Yokkaichi Station" East bus stop No. 14
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Yokkaichi Dome (Venue 1)
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BankonoSatoCenter (Venue 2)
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Kintetsu "Yokkaichi Station" East bus stop No. 14
*The parking lots are expected to be very crowded. Please use the free shuttle bus or public transportation to each venue.