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Private Art Craft Pottery Activity at Echizen
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3 Hours
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Offered in: Japanese, English
Overview
Echizen ware, which was born in the Heian period, is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan that still continues to produce pottery. Soil that contains a lot of iron has a distinctive red-black color on its surface.
This time we will take you to a workshop where Echizen ware is made. You can also view artworks by Taro Okamoto and others at the Echizen Ceramics Village, and learn about the history of Echizen ware at the Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum.
Echizen Old Kiln Museum
Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum is a museum that opened in 2017. In addition to the Echizen ware museum, there is also the ``Old Mizuno Family Residence,'' an old folk house from Fukui that was relocated, and a full-fledged tea room.
Echizen Pottery Village
A hands-on museum of Echizen ware. There are many works of art in the facility.
Sometimes it's simple pottery for everyday use, sometimes it's a surprising work of art. Why not enjoy Echizen ware, which has many different faces, with all five senses?
What's Included
- Factory Tour fee
- English Speaking Guide
- Workshop Experience fee
- Lunch
- Private transportation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet inside the Echizen Yaki Shop (Echizen Yaki no Yakata) building.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Echizen Town, where the sticky, iron-rich potter's clay is produced, is the hometown of Echizen ware, which has been designated as a Japanese heritage site as one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns.
This time, we will start at the Echizen Pottery Village, where artworks by Taro Okamoto and others are lined up, experience a tea ceremony where you can feel the tea culture of Tenshin Okakura, and take a close look at the handiwork of artisans at an Echizen ware workshop.
During the workshop activity, the craftsmen will show you around the workshop. You will also experience making pottery using Echizen clay. You can experience it with confidence while being carefully taught by a craftsman. Please come and have a special experience where you can learn about manufacturing directly from the craftsmen.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Craft Invitation
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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