1 hour Traditional Kyoto Pottery Experience with Master Artisans

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Engage in the art of pottery with skilled Kiyomizu-yaki artisans, boasting over 20 years of professional experience, in a serene Kyoto setting. This immersive experience begins with the essential clay preparation process, known as “Tsuchikoroshi,” allowing you to understand pottery from its very foundation. Under the guidance of masters, each step of wheel throwing is tailored to your individual pace, ensuring a supportive and genuine interaction letting you focus on the creative process. More than just crafting a piece, this experience dives into the discipline and mindset behind Japanese craftsmanship, leaving you with a unique ceramic work and a profound appreciation for this timeless tradition.

-Learn from Kiyomizu-yaki masters with over 20 years of experience
-Experience clay preparation through the traditional “Tsuchikoroshi” method
-Enjoy personalized instruction tailored to your skill level
-Gain insight into the philosophy and discipline of Japanese craftsmanship

What's Included

Pottery experience with a master artisans with over 20 years of experience
Apron for protection
All the equipments for the experience
Your handmade pottery piece
Change of clothes
Transportation
Shipping cost

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to the shop on the first floor of Hotel Emion Kyoto

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This immersive pottery experience offers hands-on work with an electric wheel under the direct guidance of experienced Kiyomizu-yaki craftsmen, each with decades of professional practice. Unlike typical tourist workshops, participants begin from clay preparation, learning how to center and control the material—an essential process usually handled only by professionals.

The session is carefully paced and fully personalized, with instructors adjusting their guidance to each guest’s skill level and sensitivity. Safety, comfort, and focus are prioritized throughout, allowing participants to fully engage with the clay and the moment. The experience takes place in a quiet, clean hotel environment specially arranged to recreate the atmosphere of a working pottery studio, offering both tranquility and authenticity.

Guests leave not only with a self-made piece, but with a deeper understanding of Japanese craftsmanship, discipline, and the quiet dialogue between hands and clay.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 平安玉凰陶苑

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Pottery Classes
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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