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Private Work with Goldleaf at Kinzangama Kiln
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1 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Rarely do travelers have the opportunity to meet artists and artisans so accomplished as to be considered living national treasures — the third-generation head of the Kinzangama Kiln, Minori Yoshita, earned this accolade for his expertise in beautiful Kutani Ware ceramics. His son Yukio has inherited this tradition of beauty, and works to explore how modern technologies like laser cutters can be used to build upon this centuries-old art. Guests can see how they do their work, and make their own small ceramic boxes decorated with gold, as a one-of-a-kind artistic souvenir.
At Mutan Gallery, guests explore a collection of ceramic items, displayed without spotlights. Rather, the gallery aims to emphasize the beauty of these items as they exist in natural everyday lighting.
What's Included
- Goldleaf Workshop
- Visiting Studio and Galery
- English-Speaking Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting for the guests outside.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step inside the studio of a living national treasure, and share in the pursuit of creation that blends tradition with innovation. Guests can experience the hidden mastery that goes into seemingly mundane items by decorating their own item with gold, using the Kinrande technique, and tour the studio to see how experts in traditional crafts continue to push the limits of what is possible. The day also includes a visit to a gallery that takes a quietly unique approach to how items are displayed.
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Expressions
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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