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Kutani Ware Ceramics Tour at Isokichi Shinko Kiln
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1 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Enjoy a tour of a Kutani Ware ceramic studio located in a neighborhood of ceramic artisans, personally guided by Kazuka Asakura, the fourth-generation head of the kiln. In addition to learning about the studio, guests are also shown around a stylish gallery full of charming, colorful items, with firsthand commentary and explanations from an artist who creates items like these.
This studio tour offers an in-depth look at the entire production process, from preparing the clay to painting the decorative glaze patterns. The tour continues with the kiln’s gallery, which features a collection of precious works made by the previous heads of the kiln. Guests enjoy a unique perspective and insights from a guide intimately familiar with these impressive items.
Following the gallery visit, guests can relax with coffee or tea at the café, served in Kutani Ware made by the kiln studio itself, for an up-close encounter with these colorful and charming ceramics.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting for the guests outside holding a sigh with the names of the guests.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step inside this artisanal studio and see every step of the ceramic-making process, guided by Kazuka Asakura, the fourth-generation head of the kiln. She provides explanations and commentary on everything the kiln studio does, from preparing the clay to painting the colorful decorative glaze patterns. Following this, guests are given a guided tour of the gallery, which features a collection of items made by the previous heads of the kiln. Asakura offers commentary and insight on the works on display, as someone deeply familiar with the details of the artistic process through her day-to-day work.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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