Exclusive Workshop Tour and Ko-Imari Museum
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
The Genemon Kiln Special Experience offers a rare opportunity to visit the kiln's normally closed workshop and experience the beauty and tradition of its over 150-year-old techniques. You will be able to observe the production process at close range, performed by skilled craftsmen, and enjoy the charm of the distinctive "Sotodami" technique. In addition, you can enjoy a tour of the non-public Imari Pottery Museum, guided by the pottery's staff, and enjoy the many historical works on display. After the experience, you can enjoy the hospitality of the pottery using beautiful vessels. Please enjoy this special time when you can feel the history and technology of Gen-emon Pottery with all five of your senses.
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking guide, Admission to non-public areas, Tipping for the potter, Tea etc..
What's not
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Your guide will wait for you at the Genemon Kiln parking lot. The President of the Genemon kiln will take you into the studio, which is usually closed to the public, and explain the process of making the works. *This tour takes you to areas of the studio etc.. that are not open to the public. As a result, there are many steps and stairs, making it difficult to use a wheelchair or stroller.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will be waiting for you at the roundabout at the south exit of Saga Station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 201% above the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
