�@Mino ware has a history of about 1,300years. �@During the years from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the early years of the Edo period,pottery reflected the taste of tea masters as tea ceremony grew in popularity.And outstanding tea utensils such as Shino,Kiseto and Oribe were produced.

�@Some ceramic artists still live in this village, concentrating on their work day and night. �@Takaneyama Old Kiln Site Park (Shino-no-Sato),tea-ceremony hall,promenade are also located in this village.