Duration
4 hours
Availability
October ~ December
Price: ¥ 10,000
（tax included）
From the Middle Ages to the present, Bizen Pottery, one of Japan’s most famous kilns, delivers beautiful and rustic works of art through clay and fire. In Bizen City, known for this craft, you will experience a walking tour of the kiln village and a Bizen pottery making session.
- Ibe Walking Tour
Surrounded by mountains, Ibe is a pottery village with many old kilns. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Ibe’s old streets, guided by a knowledgeable guide. - Visit to Tenjinyama Kiln
Visit Tenjinyama Kiln, one of the traditional kilns in Ibe, and learn about the historical pottery techniques. Observe the pottery products and the production process at Tenjinyama Kiln. - Bizen Pottery Making Experience
Learn traditional techniques such as kneading and shaping, and create your own Bizen pottery. The finished product can be taken home, and each piece is unique. After the experience, enjoy a break with matcha tea in Bizen pottery cups.
Price Per Person
10,000 JPY / Person
Optional Fees
Overseas shipping fee:
Asia: ¥1,850
Middle East & Oceania: ¥2,550
Europe: ¥2,800
South America & Africa: ¥3,450
Included in the fee
- Experience fees (pottery, matcha tea)
- Tenjinyama Kiln
- Guide fee
- One booklet
Not included in the fee
- Shipping fee
Language
English, Spanish
Event Duration
About 4 hours
Meeting Point
Bizen Pottery Traditional Industry Hall
(1657-7 Ibe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture)
Program Availability
October to December: Available on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
January to March: Available from the 1st to the end of the month
Participants
2 – 10 people
Application Deadline
10 days before the tour date
Agent Name
Liberta inc.
Itinerary
| 13:00 | Meet in front of Bizen Pottery Traditional Industry Hall Stroll through the streets of Ibe with an English guide |
| 14:00 | Prayer experience at Tenjin Shrine |
| 15:00 | Hand-kneading pottery experience at Tōkeidō |
| 16:00 | Rest and enjoy matcha tea in Bizen pottery |
| 17:00 | End of experience (Duration: 4 hours) |
Cancellation Policy
■ Fees in case of cancellation on behalf of the customer
- 15 days before the tour start date: 10%
- 7 days before the tour start date: 50%
- From the day before the tour start date: 100%.
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