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- Japanese
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Echizen ware, which was born in the Heian period, is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan that still continues to produce pottery. Soil that contains a lot of iron has a distinctive red-black color on its surface.
This time we will take you to a workshop where Echizen ware is made. You can also view artworks by Taro Okamoto and others at the Echizen Ceramics Village, and learn about the history of Echizen ware at the Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum.
Echizen Old Kiln Museum
Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum is a museum that opened in 2017. In addition to the Echizen ware museum, there is also the ``Old Mizuno Family Residence,'' an old folk house from Fukui that was relocated, and a full-fledged tea room.
Echizen Pottery Village
A hands-on museum of Echizen ware. There are many works of art in the facility.
Sometimes it's simple pottery for everyday use, sometimes it's a surprising work of art. Why not enjoy Echizen ware, which has many different faces, with all five senses?
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet inside the Echizen Yaki Shop (Echizen Yaki no Yakata) building.
What to expect
This time, we will start at the Echizen Pottery Village, where artworks by Taro Okamoto and others are lined up, experience a tea ceremony where you can feel the tea culture of Tenshin Okakura, and take a close look at the handiwork of artisans at an Echizen ware workshop.
During the workshop activity, the craftsmen will show you around the workshop. You will also experience making pottery using Echizen clay. You can experience it with confidence while being carefully taught by a craftsman. Please come and have a special experience where you can learn about manufacturing directly from the craftsmen.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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