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Handcraft Experience
Okayama
Japan Heritage certified as one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns

Experience the 2,000 Year Old Bizen Ware Pottery at a Pottery Studio - Okayama Prefecture

USD20.98(JPY3,000)

  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    60minutes
  • Reservation Time:
    09:45 / 10:45 / 11:45 / 12:45 / 13:45 / 14:45
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Participants(Max.):
8 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
1 Person
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Experience fee(Aged 6 years and above) USD 20.98
Age (Min.):
6 years old
Parent/ Guardian Required:
Under 18 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
4 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Learn about Bizen ware, pottery with a history of over 2,000 years!

Experience the hand-crafted Bizen ware, a technique of firing without using glaze which has been passed down through generations.

Create a one-of-a-kind original work!

Use the clay to make anything you like, including plates, cups, and vases.

Bizen ware produces unpredictable firing results, making the finished products even more interesting!

The colors and patterns of Bizen ware are unpredictable after firing, allowing you to be surprised by the beauty of the finished work. The excitement of the unpredictable finished product is part of the fun!


Schedule

  • Meeting/reception

    Please present the My Page reservation screen at the time of reception.

  • Start of experience

    Think about what you want to make while looking at example works → start creating! → the completed pottery will be shipped after being fired.

  • End of experience

    We will disband after the experience ends


Included in the Fee

Experience fee, clay (500g), firing fee, original pottery sheet

Not included in the Fee

There is a separate shipping fee for the finished product. (It will take around 2 months to complete. You can either pick it up at your convenience or we will ship as soon as the work is completed)

Meeting Place

Iris Bizen Ware Pottery Studio

193 Higashisue, Osafunecho, Setouchi-shi, Okayama Prefecture, 701-4262

Directions

Nearest StationOsafune Station or Oku Station (Ako Line) (*about 15 minutes from the Oku IC if coming by car)

Directions to Nearest Station10 minutes by taxi


Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Clothes you don't mind getting dirty and that don't expose too much skin


Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 1 days before date of use
    100%

Notes

[Notes]
• To ensure the safety of all participants, you may not be able to participate if you have consumed alcohol on the day of your reservation or if the organizer determines that safety cannot be ensured.
• Preschool children can participate if accompanied by a guardian.
• Free for children ages 0-5 years.
• Your reservation will be cancelled if you are late without prior notice.

[About cancellation]
• The event may be canceled to ensure safety due to bad weather, natural disasters, or other circumstances. WAmazing Play customer support or the organizer will contact the emergency contact in this situation. Please ensure to check your email and incoming calls on the day of your reservation. (Estimated contact time: 1 day in advance, after 3:00 PM)

[Language support]
• The experience is only held in Japanese, however, the staff are used to inbound visitors.

[Parking]
• Free spaces available for two cars (no reservation required)

Organizer

Setouchi Travel Story

3061 Ushimado, Ushimadocho, Setouchi-shi, Okayama Prefecture

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Experience fee(USD 20.98)
Aged 6 years and above
USD0.00(JPY0)
Optional Extras
Full experience(+ USD 17.48)
Clay: 500g, experience time: 60 minutes