A one-of-a-kind creative experience that sends your thoughts into the cosmos. A pottery studio in Omotesando where art and traditional crafts fuse.
An atelier museum where you can experience contemporary ceramic art and kintsugi capturing the world’s attention
【Taku Nakano CeramicArts】
Located in Omotesando, Tokyo’s trendsetting district, “Taku Nakano CeramicArts☆ (TNCA☆)” is a one-of-a-kind space that sends a new wave of traditional craftsmanship out into the world. The “Contemporary Ceramic Arts” created by ceramic artist and kintsugi master Taku Nakano offer visitors a deeply moving and creative experience in a fresh “atelier museum” style that fuses museum and studio.
At TNCA☆—visited by top fashion brands, global companies, and VIPs from around the world—“Omotesando-Yaki” is created by modernly fusing materials rare in pottery, such as ceramics, glass, and precious metals, using kintsugi techniques, elevating them into vessels. Here, you can not only appreciate the works, but also, with your own hands, touch the world of art where tradition and innovation intersect.
Top 3 Recommended Points
Tap or click the posted images to view them at full size.
1. A novel space that fuses a museum and an atelier
TNCA☆ is not just a pottery class. It embraces the concept of an "atelier museum," uniting a gallery that exhibits Taku Nakano's works with an atelier where you can experience making them yourself.
Here, you can not only appreciate the works but also engage with the background and philosophy behind their creation, gaining a deeper understanding of ceramics and kintsugi.
© Taku Nakano CeramicArts☆
2. Taku Nakano’s unique "Okunodoi Method"
Taku Nakano’s self-taught "Okunodoi Method" is a one-of-a-kind approach that sublimates inner sensibilities and potential into form.
Across each stage—wedging (kneading), shaping (forming), trimming (carving), glazing, firing, luster decoration, and lacquer decoration—the method draws out the full power of the materials, producing astonishingly light and supple vessels and works with a profound, cosmic radiance.
Through this distinctive approach, it adds a contemporary interpretation to traditional techniques and creates new value.
© Taku Nakano CeramicArts☆
3. The world-class "Omotesando-yaki" and the aesthetics of kintsugi
The "Omotesando-yaki" promoted by TNCA☆ is an innovative style that creates unprecedentedly modern vessels by fusing not only ceramics but also different materials such as glass and precious metals through kintsugi.
Moreover, kintsugi, Japan’s traditional repair technique, embraces a unique aesthetic that accepts brokenness as an "imperfect beauty" and imparts new value.
At TNCA☆, workshops are also offered where you can experience the spirit of kintsugi and learn how broken vessels are reborn stronger and more beautiful.
© Taku Nakano CeramicArts☆
Facility Information
| Name | Taku Nakano CeramicArts |
| Address | 〒107-0062 東京都港区南青山3丁目8-2 |
| Access |
4 minutes on foot from Omotesando Station, Tokyo. Right next to Pasona Square in Minami-Aoyama. |
| Parking | There is coin parking nearby. |
| Business Hours |
By reservation only. Please make a reservation in advance before visiting. Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Workshop sessions: 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 (Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the start) • Artwork viewing and purchase (reservation required): 12:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 Tue, Fri: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM • Workshop sessions: 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 (Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the start) • Artwork viewing and purchase (reservation required): 12:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 18:30 Note: Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the start time. Viewing/purchase slots also require separate reservations. |
| Maximum capacity | Approx. 60 people |
| Payment methods |
Purchase of artworks and kintsugi items: Credit card payment is available. Pottery and kintsugi workshops (pay on-site): Cash payment is common. School/lessons: Monthly fees and tool costs are handled via designated tickets or on a pay-as-you-go basis. |
| Fees |
Varies depending on the course and activity. Electric wheel experience is about ¥11,000–¥15,400; hand-building experience about ¥7,700; kids workshops and kintsugi experiences start from about ¥5,500. |
Other Recommended Information
At TNCA☆, the charm lies in the luxurious, personalized experience made possible by our appointment-only system.
🔸World-recognized achievements: Mr. Taku Nakano has been awarded the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon by His Majesty the Emperor, and has appeared in and supported numerous commercials and shoots for TBS-TV, Hyatt, ANA InterContinental, and more. His proven technique and artistry are highly acclaimed both in Japan and overseas.
🔸Multilingual workshops: Kintsugi and pottery lessons are also offered in English, so international guests can join with peace of mind. Pieces are completed the same day and can be taken home, making them perfect for creating travel memories.
🔸Special programs for companies and groups: As team-building or SDGs training, we offer special menus that foster creative communication, such as completing a single piece by viewing members as "fragments of a vessel."
🔸Gifts and custom orders: As gifts for your loved ones, you can purchase one-of-a-kind works by Mr. Nakano or consult on made-to-order pieces (reservation required).
© Taku Nakano CeramicArts☆
© Taku Nakano CeramicArts☆
© Taku Nakano CeramicArts☆
© Taku Nakano CeramicArts☆
References
- Taku Nakano CeramicArts Official Site：https://tnca.tokyo/
BASIC INFORMATION
| Name |
Taku Nakano CeramicArts (タク・ナカノ・セラミックアーツ) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-8-2 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo Access |
| Official URL | https://tnca.tokyo/ |
| Official Social Media |
|
FACILITY INFORMATION
| Access |
|
|---|
| Usage |
|
|---|
| Smoking |
|
|---|
| Conditions / Trends |
|
|---|
| Languages |
|
|---|
