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Aganoyaki Pottery Activity in Fukuchi Machi
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3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Overview
At the kiln, the owner of the kiln himself will tell you about the history of Agano ware and its attractions. Deepen your understanding of Agano pottery through this activity of the studio, a pottery-making experience (one piece per person) and a tea ceremony at Agano pottery.
Local guides who are familiar with Fukuchi Town and Agano pottery will also assist visitors. At the direct sales facilities where works from the various potteries of Agano ware are gathered, you can also talk about the characteristics of each of them.
What's Included
- Pottery making with an electric potter's wheel
- Guide(s) fee
- Atelier tour
- Tea ceremony experience
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Local guides in red jackets are waiting for you at the Ueno no Sato Fureai Koryu Kaikan. [By car] Approx. 90-min from Hakata (Fukuoka City) Approx. 1 hour from Kokura (Kitakyushu City) [By public transport] Approx. 5 mins from Heisei Chikuho Railway "Fureai Ikiriki" Sta by taxi.
Start time
09:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
A fulfilling plan where you can immerse yourself in the charm of Aganoyaki.
First, a local guide who knows Fukuchi town inside and out, called "Fukuchi Guide", will introduce you to the history and works of Aganoyaki in an enjoyable and easy-to-understand way.
Next, you will visit "Watari-gama", which is called Soke of Aganoyaki, and visit the kiln site, including the rare climbing kiln, with guidance from the 12th generation kiln master, Jin Watari. In the workshop, you can challenge yourself to create original works while receiving careful guidance from the kiln master. You can also enjoy a tea party with kiln master's beautiful tea utensils, which is a special time that you cannot experience easily in your daily life.
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by 株式会社ＶＩＳＩＴ九州
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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