Provided is a multi-layer piezoelectric element capable of achieving a high response speed and an increase in the displacement amount, ensuring sufficient mechanical strength, and suppressing deterioration of characteristics. A multi-layer piezoelectric element includes a stacked body in which piezoelectric layers and internal electrode layers are alternately laminated, and the piezoelectric layers include a polarization domain extending over a plurality of crystal particles. Since the piezoelectric layers include the polarization domain extending over the plurality of crystal particles, the multi-layer piezoelectric element can achieve a high response speed and an increase in the displacement amount, ensure sufficient mechanical strength, and suppress deterioration of characteristics.