Firing in a climbing kiln at 1400℃ for 4 days, which is only done once a year. Experience the making of "Awaji Iga", a reproduction of "Ko-Iga", the highest peak of pottery in history, known for its "exceptional beauty" in the world of tea ceremony, mainly during the Sengoku period, in a one-on-one session! (Minami Awaji, Hyogo)

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Ko-Iga pottery is fired at an unparalleled high temperature of 1,400°C over a period of several days, which can cause the pottery to become distorted and sometimes crack when repeatedly hit with firewood. However, this is surpassed by the absolute presence and beauty of the pottery.

(*250℃ to 450℃ in a bonfire, 1500℃ in a blast furnace)

Awaji Iga aims to revive old Iga and values the invisible processes and values, so it does not use modern tools such as burners, thermometers, or glazes that vitrify the surface.

During the Sengoku period, wars were fought all over Japan, but no one really wanted war, and tea ceremonies served as a place for secret discussions to avoid war. It is said that Ko-Iga was used as a special tool to hold special tea ceremonies that would avert war if successful, or lead to war if they failed.

At Tsurugi Kiln, you can experience making Awaji Iga pottery, a revival of the ancient Iga style used in tea ceremonies that have historically determined the lives and deaths of people.

*The actual experience only lasts until the molding process. During the four-day and night firing in February, you can visit the impressive site at any time. Please visit Awaji Island three times to enjoy the molding process, the firing in February, and the collection of your items after April.

■Time 9:00〜/14:00〜

■Time required: Approximately 3 hours

■Price (Limited to 1 group: up to 6 people)
Adults: 17,625 yen/person (junior high school students and above)
Children 11,750 yen/person (6 years old and over)

■ Itinerary
1. Decide what to make
2. Knead the clay
3. Molding, string making, hand-forming, and bead making. *The actual experience is limited to the molding process. You can observe the items you have created during the kiln firing in February.
*As the pieces are fired once a year in the kiln in February, they will be available for delivery after spring.

■Time① Start time 9:00 (End time: It depends on the customer's preference, but it is about 2.5 to 3.5 hours)
② Start time: 14:00 (End time: It depends on the customer's preference, but it is about 2.5 to 3.5 hours)