2Cozo
2Cozo (pronounced ‘nikozo) is a small craft shop selling handmade wooden crafts from reclaimed Yakusugi found floating down the river. Items such as keyholders begin from 1000 yen, accessories from 2800 yen and original postcards from 150 yen. Look for the small sign saying ‘zakka’
Urizun Gama
Urizun Ceramic are located about 2 km south of Anbo. A sign on the main road leads to a small country road. The workshop is about 100 meters down the road on the right. Feel free to step into the Urizun gallery and take a look at the work. Urizun also operate small workshops, so if you have a number
Kei Nakamura Jewellery
Kei Nakamura Jewellry make quality handmade jewellry in gold, silver and stones. The boutique shop is only open one afternoon a week (Saturday`s), but they have an online shop should you wish to order. Customized jewellry is accepted. OPEN: Saturday 11:00 – 18:00 CLOSED: NOTE: GALLERY: DATA J
Hanii Gama
Hanii Gama (埴生窯) is operated by the ceramic artist, Yamashita Masayuki. Located near the Matsumine Bridge this pottery has a fully operational wood-fired kiln built by Mr Yamashita. Feel free to walk around his studio and watch him at work. He has a lovely, friendly retriever dog to greet gues
Yakusugi Gakunan Gallery Jukei
Gakunan produce high-end Yakusugi work. The upstairs gallery holds an extensive and impressive exhibition of work from small trinkets to large tables and wardrobes. When visiting Gakunan it is usually always a private viewing. Gakunan is located behind Somes store near the Yakushima Airport. However
Takashi Kawamura
Takashi Kawamura is a Yakushima artist working in pen. His art is focused upon the nature of Yakushima, wildlife, marine life and landscapes. Takashi Kawamura`s work is sold in print format and ranges from large poster-style prints to small postcards. OPEN: all year, but call in advance (English sp
Woodshop Kikori
Woodshop Kikori is a few minutes drive south of Anbo on the main road towards Onoaida. The owner is an ex Yakushima forester who designs and makes a wide range of quality woodcraft products that make excellent souvenirs. Many of their products are specifically made for the tourist market as they are
Arts＆Crafts Studio Shinpachino
Shinpachino Kama (新八野窯) is situated in the very south of Yakushima in Hirauchi. Shinpachino Kama use a traditional wood-fired kiln to make their ceramics. The master craftsman has been making ceramics on Yakushima for 40 years. His work is definitely worth a look if you’re in the