Good Design Award Winner / Bestseller Since 2000
Handcrafted by Nagatani-en, a leading producer of authentic Iga-yaki pottery since 1832. Free shipping on orders over $200.
Size Selection Guide
| Size |
Rice Capacity |
Servings |
| 1-Cup |
Up to 1 rice cup |
1-2 people |
| 2-Cup |
Up to 2 rice cups |
2-3 people |
| 3-Cup (this item) — Best Seller |
Up to 3 rice cups |
4-6 people |
| 5-Cup |
Up to 5 rice cups |
6-8 people |
Specifications — 3-Cup Size
- Dimensions: 9.5" x 12" x 7" high (24 cm x 30 cm x 18 cm) — including handles and lid
- Capacity: 1.5 qt (1,500 ml)
- Weight: approx. 8 lbs (3.6 kg) — not including trivet
- Max rice capacity: 3 rice cups (approx. 2 1/4 US cups / 540 ml)
- Included: donabe bowl, inner lid, outer lid, wooden rice paddle (beechwood), English instruction sheet
- Material: Clay (Iga-yaki pottery)
- Origin: Iga, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Important — Please Read Before Purchase
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For gas stovetop use only. Not suitable for IH / induction, electric, or halogen cooktops.
- Oven-safe up to 500 F (250 C).
- Not microwave-safe.
- Hand wash only. Not dishwasher-safe.
- Seasoning (目止め) is required before first use.
One Heat Level. Perfectly Cooked Rice.
Set to medium heat and leave it — no adjustments needed. The thick, porous Iga clay base (approximately 1.5x thicker than a standard pot) absorbs and distributes heat evenly, while the double-lid creates a gentle pressure-cooking effect that prevents boiling over. After the heat is off, the donabe continues to steam the rice as it slowly cools, resulting in fluffy, glossy grains every time.
Kamado-san can also be used for soups, stews, and hot pot — simply remove the inner lid.
A Donabe That Grows With You
With regular use, your Kamado-san develops its own character. Fine crazing (kannyu) may appear on the glaze — this is a natural and welcome sign of aging, not a defect. Slight darkening on the base is also normal. As a handcrafted piece, each donabe is unique; subtle variations in color, shape, and pattern are part of what makes it special.
