Day Trip Bizen Pottery Tour in Imbe from Kyoto or Osaka
説明は英語で表示されます。
- 8時間
- 24時間前まで無料キャンセル
- 3言語
- 貸切ツアー
見どころ
This tour offers a deeper cultural journey from Kyoto to Imbe, a lesser-known pottery town where Bizen ware is still part of everyday life. As you explore the area, you will experience a living craft culture shaped by history, nature, and continuous production. Bizen pottery is known for its unglazed technique, using only clay, fire, and natural ash. Traditional wood-firing lasts up to two weeks, with artisans working in shifts to manage flames in climbing kilns fueled by red pine. Imbe is also the hometown of MLB MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2025). Through conversations with locals, you may discover how closely he is connected to and loved by the community. Optional pottery experience allows you to create your own piece using an electric wheel, with selected works fired in a traditional kiln and delivered months later—extending the memory of your journey beyond the day itself.
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料金に含まれるもの
- Public Transportation fee
- Hotel Pickup
- Bullet train between Kyoto and Okayama
- National Licensed English Speaking Guide
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- Personal Expenses
- apx. 10-20 USD
行程
This stop is included when you select the optional Bizen pottery experience. At Bizen Shian, you can enjoy a hands-on workshop where you shape clay using traditional techniques unique to Bizen ware, known for its natural, unglazed finish created through fire and earth. This is a rare opportunity to connect directly with one of Japan’s oldest ceramic traditions. International shipping is available, allowing you to have your finished piece delivered to your home after firing.
Kayabuki Gallery Yozankyo is operated by successors of Jun Isezaki, a Living National Treasure in Bizen pottery. Set in a traditional thatched-roof building, the gallery offers a refined space where heritage and contemporary works come together. The combination of rustic architecture and carefully displayed ceramics allows you to appreciate both the artistic and cultural depth of Bizen ware.
Walk through the streets around Imbe Station, where Bizen pottery is still actively produced. Along the historic Saigoku Kaido, you will find a variety of studios and galleries—from emerging artists to those connected to families of Living National Treasures. If any workshop catches your interest, you can stop in with your guide, creating a flexible and personalized experience.
Tenpo Kiln, a historic climbing kiln that reflects the scale and tradition of Bizen pottery production. Its structure offers insight into the intensity of traditional wood-firing techniques.
Visit the remains of a large kiln site that once supported extensive pottery production. The scale of the site gives a strong sense of the history and labor behind Bizen ware.
Stop by Amatsu Shrine, a quiet local shrine connected to the community of potters. Walking along a forested path, you will experience the calm atmosphere of rural Japan and the cultural connection between craftsmanship and nature.
Bishu Kiln is one of the largest and most established kilns in Bizen. Originally founded as a training place for apprentices, it has grown into a major center producing many skilled artists. Today, you can explore an expansive gallery featuring around 10,000 pieces and observe the open workshop and kiln area, offering insight into both tradition and contemporary production.
キャンセル
開始24時間前まで無料でキャンセルでき、全額返金されます。
参加前に知っておくこと
- 送迎
- 送迎は全員に含まれます。
- チケットの種類
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- 催行会社
- MY Travel Consulting
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- Please bring a hand towel, as you will wash your hands after the activity. (Workshop Experience )
- Wear clothes that can get slightly dirty. Aprons are provided.(Workshop Experience )
How it compares in 京都
- Its from-price is 241% above the median of the 213 日帰りツアー we list in 京都.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About 京都
千年以上にわたり日本の都だった京都は、寺院、庭園、木造の町家、洗練された伝統が息づく街です。
この街には日本で最も大切にされている名所の多くがあります。伏見稲荷大社の数千基の朱色の鳥居は森の山を登り、金閣寺は池の上で輝き、清水寺の木造の舞台は街を見下ろす山腹に突き出しています。龍安寺の石庭と苔むした銀閣寺の庭は、静かな思索を誘います。
Top-ranked sights in 京都: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
京都の特別価格
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