• Bizen City Museum of Art - The Bizen City Museum of Art provides a vital introduction to Bizen ware, one of Japan’s most ancient pottery traditions. The museum displays a diverse collection of works, ranging from historical artifacts to modern creations, enabling visitors to appreciate the distinct features of unglazed, wood-fired ceramics. By examining variations in color, texture, and natural patterns formed by flame and ash, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the harmony between nature and craftsmanship in Bizen ware.
• Inbe - Inbe is the historic center of Bizen ware production, where pottery has been crafted for over a millennium. As visitors stroll through the area, they can observe traditional kilns, workshops, and shops that line the old streets, offering insight into a vibrant craft culture. The town’s environment—rich clay deposits, plentiful pine forests for fuel, and access to transportation routes—has facilitated the ongoing evolution of Bizen ware, making Inbe a distinctive place where tradition and everyday life are intricately linked.

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Admission fee to Bizen City Museum of Art
• Guided walk through Imbe pottery town
• Visit to local Bizen ware shops
• Guided tour of Bizen City Museum of Art

• Personal purchases of Bizen ware
• Transportation to and from the meeting point
• Food and drinks

This tour offers more than just a look at pottery; it guides participants to understand, compare, and select Bizen ware for themselves. Beginning at a museum and extending into the historic town of Imbe, participants will discover how natural elements like fire and clay influence each piece, and why this tradition has thrived for over 1,000 years. Participants will be encouraged to observe carefully and consider their own preferences.

A central feature is a question posed at the start: if you could take home just one piece, which would it be? This question transforms the way participants engage with the exhibits and directly connects to their visit to local pottery shops, where personal taste takes center stage.

By blending cultural storytelling with a progression from learning to selection, this tour provides a deeper and more personal connection to Bizen ware than typical sightseeing experiences.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.