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A number of "manufacturing experience" events that are enjoyed by many people of all ages, as a tourist leisure destination for travel and outings, as a weekend hobby, and as a date course for couples. Typical examples are "ceramic art experience", "glasswork", "leather craft", "accessory making", etc. It is a very popular content that the number of reservations does not decline throughout the year even in Activity Japan ↑
On this page, you can enjoy around Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.
Bizen ware pottery experience class / workshop
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Bizen ware
In addition to explaining the basic knowledge of "Ceramic art experience" and "Types of ceramic art experience"
Recommended experience plan
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Bizen ware ceramic art experience workshop information
We will provide useful information for those who are looking for Bizen ware ceramic art experience and Okayama sightseeing leisure ♪
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What is Bizen ware?
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A type of stoneware that originated in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
Bizen ware
Is also known as "Inbeyaki" because it is most popular in the Ibe area of Bizen City, and is also known as "Seto ware" and "Tokoname ware" in Aichi prefecture, and "Echizen ware" in Fukui prefecture. , "Shigaraki ware" in Fukui prefecture, and "Tamba Tachizen ware" in Hyogo prefecture, and is counted as one of the "Nihonrokkoyo" that has been passed down from the Middle Ages to the present day.
The characteristics of this Bizen ware are that it is hardened by "oxidative flame firing" without using the glaze used for general pottery, and that it is a brownish brown color that appears by baking iron-rich clay that is a mixture of mountain soil and black soil. Color. In addition, it is said that the unique patterns created by "kiln change" cannot be the same pattern as one, and it is also attractive to enjoy "aging" that increases the taste as you use it.
A writer representing Bizen ware
Living National Treasure
Kaneshige Toyo / Kei Fujiwara / Toshu Yamamoto / Yu Fujiwara / Jun Isesaki
Important intangible cultural property designated by Okayama Prefecture
Michiaki Kaneshige / Togaku Mori / Yozan Isezaki / Rakuzan Fujiwara
Popular writer
Rokuro Nakamura / Anjin Abe
Types of Bizen ware ceramic art experience
Kilns and workshops with pottery kilns are scattered in and around Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, and many Bizen ware craftsmen produce Bizen ware works used as Okayama souvenirs and furnishings. At those workshops, beginners of ceramic art can participate as an experience-based tourism leisure for travelers visiting this area.
Bizen ware ceramic art experience
』Classroom has been opened and is gaining popularity from a wide range of people from children to adults.
The type of experience course is full-scale using potter's wheel
"Electric potter's wheel experience"
Including, form the work in the manner of playing with clay
"Hand-kneading experience"
Add pictures and colors to ready-made works such as tableware and vases
"Painting / coloring experience"
It is roughly divided into three types. You can make your favorite Bizen ware ceramic works such as sake bottles and single-wheeled inserts from tableware that can be used daily such as plates and bowls.
Reference data of Bizen ware experience
Cheapest price
Per person
900
Yen (tax included) ~
Holding period
Year-round
Participation age
0 years old ~
Popular customer base
Family / couple / student / etc
Bizen ware ceramic art experience recommended plan
Below is the area around Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, which is currently accepting online advance reservations at Activity Japan. 《10 recommended plans for carefully selected Bizen ware ceramic art experience》 Introducing. We offer a wide range of plans that beginners to experienced people can enjoy, from full-scale ceramic art experience courses using electric potter's wheel to hand-kneading, painting and coloring experiences that small children can participate in.
POINT!
Many reservations and inquiries are expected on weekends and holidays and long vacation seasons, so it is recommended to check the availability of the schedule and make early arrangements! Let's also refer to the reviews and word-of-mouth evaluations in the plan details when choosing a plan ◎
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Painting / coloring experience
- 5.0
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
- 5.0
- (2 reviews / experiences)
- 5.0
- (4 reviews / experiences)
- 3.7
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
At the Sabukaze Ceramics Hall, we always hold ceramics classes where visitors can feel free to experience the joy of "handmade" and "earth twisting". We offer a variety of pottery experience, from everyday pottery to full-scale Bizen ware. We can accept groups from 1 to 100 people. We have several types of courses available, so you can use your experience.
What is included in the price
Experience fee, material cost (1 cup), consumption tax
Participation age
5 years old ~
Holding period
Year-round
meeting time
Please come by the time of your reservation.
The meeting place
Reception desk of "Cold Wind Ceramics Hall"
5092 Nagahama, Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture 701-4301
Hand-kneading experience
At the Sabukaze Ceramics Hall, we always hold ceramics classes where visitors can feel free to experience the joy of "handmade" and "earth twisting". We offer a variety of pottery experience, from everyday pottery to full-scale Bizen ware. We can accept groups from 1 to 100 people. We have several types of courses available, so you can use your experience.
What is included in the price
Experience fee, material cost, consumption tax
Participation age
0 years old ~
Holding period
Year-round
meeting time
Please come by the time of your reservation.
The meeting place
Reception desk of "Cold Wind Ceramics Hall"
5092 Nagahama, Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture 701-4301
Electric potter's wheel experience
At the Sabukaze Ceramics Hall, we always hold ceramics classes where visitors can feel free to experience the joy of "handmade" and "earth twisting". We offer a variety of pottery experience, from everyday pottery to full-scale Bizen ware. We can accept groups from 1 to 100 people. We have several types of courses available, so you can use your experience.
What is included in the price
Experience fee, material cost, consumption tax
Participation age
0 years old ~
Holding period
Year-round
meeting time
Please come by the time of your reservation.
The meeting place
Reception desk of "Cold Wind Ceramics Hall"
5092 Nagahama, Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture 701-4301
Hand-kneading experience
What is included in the price
Experience fee, material cost, baking cost, glaze fee, coffee or tea or mini soft serve ice cream
Participation age
5 years old ~
Holding period
Year-round
meeting time
10:00
10:30
11:00
13:30 (weekdays only)
14:00
14:30
15:00 (closed on Fridays)
15:30 (closed on Fridays)
* Please let us know your desired start time at the time of application.
The meeting place
Shizutani store
676-2 Shizutani, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
Hand-kneading experience
Why don't you experience the good old traditional beauty of Bizen ware at Mugen-an? Bizen ware is a simple and handmade pottery that gives you a feeling of warmth. Freely use abundant ceramics equipment in a vast site surrounded by abundant nature
What is included in the price
Experience fee, material cost, consumption tax
Participation age
0 years old ~
Holding period
Year-round
meeting time
Please fill in the desired experience time when applying for the plan.
If you are coming by JR and wish to pick up and drop off, please meet at the south exit of JR Imbe Station. At that time, please tell us your desired pick-up time.
The meeting place
Mugen-an Bizen Yaki Kobo
2697 Inbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture 7050001
Electric potter's wheel experience
It is a small workshop located 4.8km east of Himeji Castle, a world cultural heritage, and a 15-minute drive away. How about a ceramic art experience between sightseeing? It is a plan with a 2-hour experience time. In the ceramic art experience, you can make all kinds of tableware (tea bowls, vases, plates, etc.). Bizen ware clay or clay that is a blend of Bizen ware clay and red clay is used for firing in an electric kiln. Roasted color
What is included in the price
Experience fee, clay fee (about 1 kg), firing fee, consumption tax
Participation age
7 years old ~
Holding period
Year-round
meeting time
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your reservation time.
10:00 start ⇒ 09:45 set
13:00 start ⇒ 12:45 meeting
16:00 start ⇒ 15:45 meeting
19:00 start ⇒ 18:45 meeting
The meeting place
Onigawara Kobo Kiyoizumi
523-4 Yamawaki, Shigo-cho, Himeji-shi, Hyogo 6700073
Hand-kneading experience
Why don't you experience the good old traditional beauty of Bizen ware at Mugen-an Bizen ware studio? Bizen ware is a simple and handmade pottery that gives you a feeling of warmth. In the vast site surrounded by abundant nature, you will have a full range of ceramic art facilities
What is included in the price
Experience fee, material cost, consumption tax
Participation age
4 years old ~
Holding period
Year-round
meeting time
Please fill in the desired experience time when applying for the plan.
If you are coming by JR and wish to pick up and drop off, please meet at the south exit of JR Imbe Station. At that time, please tell us your desired pick-up time.
The meeting place
Mugen-an Bizen Yaki Kobo
2697 Inbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture 7050001
Electric potter's wheel experience
At "Bizen ware artist Mori Daimasa Kobouchi Bizen ware class", a ceramic art experience class is held that anyone can easily participate in. In this plan, we will make a work using an electric potter's wheel. Why don't you make your own Bizen ware work with the softness and simple look of the soil?
What is included in the price
Experience fee, material cost, firing cost, glaze fee
Participation age
6 years old ~
Holding period
Year-round
meeting time
10:00
13:00
* Please let us know your desired time at the time of application.
The meeting place
Bizen ware artist Bizen ware class in Daimasa Mori Kobo
1749 Inbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
Hand-kneading experience
Why don't you experience the good old traditional beauty of Bizen ware at Mugen-an? Bizen ware is a simple and handmade pottery that gives you a feeling of warmth. Freely use abundant ceramics equipment in a vast site surrounded by abundant nature
What is included in the price
Experience fee, material cost, consumption tax
Participation age
0 years old ~
Holding period
Year-round
meeting time
Please fill in the desired experience time when applying for the plan.
If you are coming by JR and wish to pick up and drop off, please meet at the south exit of JR Imbe Station. At that time, please tell us your desired pick-up time.
The meeting place
Mugen-an Bizen Yaki Kobo
2697 Inbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture 7050001
Hand-kneading experience
What is included in the price
Experience fee, material cost, baking cost, glaze fee, coffee or tea or mini soft serve ice cream
Participation age
5 years old ~
Holding period
Year-round
meeting time
10:00
10:30
11:00
13:30 (weekdays only)
14:00
14:30
15:00 (closed on Fridays)
15:30 (closed on Fridays)
* Please let us know your desired start time at the time of application.
The meeting place
Sorakukan Main Building
597 Inbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
Bizen ware pottery experience recommended classroom / workshop
Finally, the experience plan is currently posted on Activity Japan 《Bizen ware recommended ceramic art experience class / workshop》 Introducing a list of shops. You can check the detailed information of each store such as the type of experience plan being held, reviews / word-of-mouth evaluation, business hours / regular holidays, access map, etc. from here. Let's make your own Bizen ware and deepen your memories of sightseeing in Okayama ♪
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