Say no to mass-produced souvenirs. If you're looking for a unique piece of pottery to bring back home from Kyoto, you'll want to check this festival out. What happens? The Gojō Wakamiya Pottery Festival is a summer ceramics market held in central Kyoto. Reviving the long-running Tōki Festival, once held on nearby Gojōzaka Street, the event brings together potters and ceramic artists from across the region. Expect to find a wide range of handmade wares -- from everyday pieces to more sculptural or decorative work. How to get there From Kyoto Station, take the 206 City Bus and alight at Gojōzaka bus stop. Then, walk about 5 minutes to Wakamiya Hachiman shrine. The entire journey should take around 20 minutes.