Pottery in a Traditional Japanese Country Studio near Tokyo

Create your own teacup or matcha bowl at Kihei-gama, a pottery studio on the grounds of a historic Japanese residence in Sakura, near Tokyo and Narita Airport. The quiet countryside setting and traditional wood-fired anagama kiln on site offer a connection to Japan's pottery culture.

With guidance from a local ceramic artist and support from an English-speaking host, feel the clay in your hands and shape one original piece. This private workshop welcomes beginners and gives you time to enjoy each step, from working the clay to forming a vessel you can use at home.

See the studio's anagama kiln and discover another dimension of Japanese pottery beyond the worktable. Creating a vessel for tea brings together craftsmanship and everyday life, leaving you with a personal reminder of your time in Japan.

Your piece will be fired and finished after the workshop. International shipping can be arranged for an additional fee.

Meet at JR Sakura Station. Optional meet-and-assist by train from Narita Airport or a central Tokyo hotel is available for an additional fee and must be arranged in advance.