Explore the craft of Japanese pottery in a serene studio nestled in nature. Gain skills in hand-building from a local craftsman and craft your own tea bowl using age-old techniques. This intimate group setting provides personalized instruction and a richer cultural experience beyond standard tourist activities.
Explore the craft of Japanese pottery in a serene studio nestled in nature. Gain skills in hand-building from a local craftsman and craft your own tea bowl using age-old techniques. This intimate group setting provides personalized instruction and a richer cultural experience beyond standard tourist activities.
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376 Iwatomimachi - Spend a delightful day at a pottery studio located in a traditional Japanese house, where you can engage in hand-built pottery making. Under the guidance of a local instructor, craft yunomi cups and matcha tea bowls (chawan) using approximately 1 kg of clay. Lunch is available for purchase and can be enjoyed in the studio.
In the…
- 376 Iwatomimachi - Spend a delightful day at a pottery studio located in a traditional Japanese house, where you can engage in hand-built pottery making. Under the guidance of a local instructor, craft yunomi cups and matcha tea bowls (chawan) using approximately 1 kg of clay. Lunch is available for purchase and can be enjoyed in the studio.
In the afternoon, delve into the art of Japanese pottery and complete the finishing touches—shaving, smoothing, and adding patterns or signatures to make your creations unique. Your pottery will be fired and shipped to your home at a later date. An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour, providing assistance all day. The tour begins and ends at JR Sakura Station, with availability varying by day.
[Schedule]
9:00 Meet at JR Sakura Station ticket gate → taxi to studio
10:00–10:30 Orientation
10:30–12:30 Pottery experience (molding)
12:30–13:30 Lunch & brief pottery history discussion
13:30–15:30 Pottery finishing (shaving, smoothing, patterns)
Taxi back to station
16:00 Tour concludes at JR Sakura Station
[Included]
・Studio fee, instruction, 1 kg clay, equipment
・Taxi between station and studio
・English-speaking guide
[Not Included]
・Transportation to/from JR Sakura Station
・Lunch and drinks
・Shipping cost for finished pottery
- Admission fees
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Admission fees
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Lunch
- Shipping cost for finished pottery (to be paid separately)
- Lunch
- Shipping cost for finished pottery (to be paid separately)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
