Miyajima Osuna-yaki Pottery dates back to the Edo period (1603-). During this period, travelers in the country of Aki (present-day western Hiroshima Prefecture) were given sand under the main shrine of Itsukushima Shrine as a talisman for safety on the road (Osuna-mamori) and set out on their journeys. When they returned safely from their journey, they added sand from their destination to the sand of the talisman and doubled the amount of sand to return the talisman. It is said that the origin of the Osunayaki pottery was when cups and other objects for the Itsukushima Shrine festival were made using the sand.
During the Tokugawa period, ritual vessels for the Itsukushima Shrine Festival were made from clay mixed with sand from under the main shrine. It is also called "Osunayaki" or "Shinshayaki" because sacred sand is used. Miyajima Osunayaki is still loved by a wide range of people in Japan and abroad as a good-luck charm.

The clay used in Miyajima Osuna-yaki Pottery is made by kneading the ashes from the temple at Miyajima together with the sand, and the craftsmen put their heart and soul into the kneading process. At the stage of mixing the sand into the pottery, it is kneaded into the clay in small quantities and mixed homogeneously. The clay is then molded with the sand firmly mixed into the clay, and the maple leaves are peeled off, dried thoroughly, fired at a low firing temperature, and then covered with a transparent glaze and fired in the kiln to complete the process.

Since then, Miyajima Osuna-yaki Pottery has been passed down by many people through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods to the present day, repeating decline and revival. Today, three kilns are responsible for the modern Miyajima Osuna-yaki Pottery, starting with Kawahara Geneido, which was founded in the Taisho Period, followed by Yamane Taigendo, and Kawahara Keisaigama, which became independent from Kawahara Geneido in the Showa Period. Miyajima Osuna-yaki Pottery has traditionally been associated with the image of simple colors, but it is now showing more diverse expressions in accordance with the times. We also offer products baked over colors such as blue and pink, as well as a playful and casual line of products that can be easily enjoyed in today's lifestyle.

Recently, we have continued to try to put our thoughts on peace into Miyajima Osuna-yaki Pottery. One of the most notable examples is a lamp. Origami cranes donated to the Peace Park from all over the country are burned at a temple in Miyajima, and the ashes are kneaded with sand to make lamps. In March 2023, Prime Minister Kishida presented it to Ukrainian President Zelensky. It embodies the craftsman's desire to convey his feelings for peace to the world through his works.
Even today, Miyajima Osuna-yaki Pottery is loved by a wide range of people in Japan and abroad, showing a new look in accordance with the times.