3D2N Ibaraki Workshop Tour from Tokyo: Kasama-yaki Pottery Experience at Kuno Touen | Japan
Join a 3-day, 2-night Kasama ware workshop at Kuno Touen in Kasama, the home of this traditional craft. Create your own ceramics with expert help and explore the town’s history and culture.
- Craft your own Kasama-yaki pottery at Kuno Touen with guidance from skilled potters
- Stay at Kamenoi Hotel Tsukubasan, and unwind in hot springs with stunning views of the Kanto Plain
- Explore the rich history and culture of Kasama, the birthplace of Kasama ware
- Travel comfortably in a private car from Tokyo (Alphard)
Product Info
Explore Kuno Touen in Kasama, the birthplace of Kasama ware, and learn pottery techniques while discovering its 250-year history. Enjoy hands-on experiences like clay making, potter's wheel work, and crafting sake cups. Stay at Kamenoi Hotel Mount Tsukuba, enjoy local cuisine, and unwind in hot springs from Mount Tsukuba.
Visit Kuno Touen, the oldest kiln in the Kanto region, where potters from Shigaraki crafted pottery between 1772 and 1781, now recognized as the birthplace of Kasama ware. The 14-chamber climbing kiln, designated a cultural asset by Kasama City, is also part of the Japanese Heritage site "Kasamashiko"
Experience 250 years of pottery heritage as you learn directly from a master potter. Gain hands-on knowledge of the pottery process, from clay making and chrysanthemum kneading to working on the potter’s wheel, hand-building, and small kiln firing
Begin your tour with a traditional Japanese tea set, allowing the rich aromas and flavors to relax you for the experience ahead
End your pottery journey with a delightful Italian meal made from fresh, local ingredients, served in a warm, relaxing atmosphere
Anticipate your pottery creations (except for the sake cups fired in the small kiln), to be ready for delivery after they are fired in the climbing kiln by December
Stay at Kamenoi Hotel Mount Tsukuba, enjoying dinner and breakfast, relaxing in an open-air infinity bath with stunning views, and savoring a buffet of seasonal northern Kanto cuisine
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Purchase Notice
— Tour Conditions —
- Departure Point/Destination: Tokyo/Ibaraki
- Trip Duration: 2 nights and 3 days
- Transportation: Hire car (Alphard)
- Meal Requirements: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Accommodation: Kamenoi Hotel Mount Tsukuba
- Minimum Number of Participants: 2
- Tour Conductor: 0
- Guides: 0
— Travel Planning/Implementation —
- Company Name: Mie Kotsu Co., Ltd.
- Address: 7-2 Nishiki 1-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
- Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 1934
- Travel Industry Association: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
— Consignment Sales —
- Company Name: KKDAY JAPAN Inc.
- Address: 2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004
- Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 2045
- Affiliated Organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The itinerary times are approximate and may change depending on road conditions on the day
Please note that no responsibility can be taken for schedule changes or missed trains due to traffic congestion, etc
During the experience, please wear clothes that can get dirty and allow for easy movement
All works, except for sake cups, will be delivered after being fired in the climbing kiln in December
Wood-fired works can be picked up or shipped for an additional fee. [Pick-up] After the item is removed from the kiln, it will be stored until the end of March 2025. Please visit Kuno Touen on its business days (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm) [Shipping] Domestic: JPY1,000 + shipping (cash on delivery) Overseas: JPY3,000 + shipping (prepaid). All items will be shipped in a 100-size package, weighing up to 4 kg *Items will be packed and shipped appropriately, but in the unlikely event of damage, please note that the company will not accept any responsibility
If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance
Please note that there is no driver guide
Please note that we do not allow preschool children to participate
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