Private Art Craft Pottery Activity at Echizen
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About the Activity
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?3 hours
Private Tour
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Factory Tour fee
English Speaking Guide
Workshop Experience fee
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
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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.View Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet inside the Echizen Yaki Shop (Echizen Yaki no Yakata) building.View Location
End point
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Meet inside the Echizen Yaki Shop (Echizen Yaki no Yakata) building.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Japanese
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by Craft InvitationCreated on 26 Apr 2024Created on 24 Sep 2024
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