Hyogo in Traditional culture experience

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

This plan is the most popular of the Amagasaki Monta Workshop experience courses! You'll create your own pottery using the same molding methods as the artisans. It's fun to eat rice, serve food, or drink beer with the pottery you've made! (´▽｀*) With this plan, you can use an electric potter's wheel to create one piece of your choice using Shigaraki clay, such as a teacup, bowl, or plate. Your creation will be fired at a high temperature of 1230°C in our workshop's kiln. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ We're currently running a special event! ヽ(^o^)丿 Adding more pottery to your order will cost just 880 yen, down from the usual 1800 yen! You can make easy-to-use vessels that make great gifts. ♪♪☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆We can also create custom pieces (^^) ↓ ↓ ↓★Mug handles (220 yen)★Sake bottles and vases (220 yen)★Irregular shapes like flower pots (330 yen)★Large pieces per cm (110 yen) *Up to 20 cm in length and width (free)We offer affordable prices for glazes...★Selected glaze (free)★Specified glaze (220 yen per type)・The product is usually fired in about 3 months. If you're in a hurry, it can be fired in as little as 2 weeks (express delivery 1650 yen per piece).・For take-home orders, please come to the studio at your convenience. Or, we can ship it to you as soon as it's finished (shipping fees apply). We offer two clay courses: a "Shigaraki Pottery Clay Course 3630 yen" and a "Porcelain Clay Course 4400 yen." *If you do not specify in advance, Shigaraki clay will be used. If you would like porcelain clay, please contact us by phone at least the day before (you can confirm the phone number after making your reservation). You will feel like a potter, using a spinning electric potter's wheel to create your work. If you don't concentrate, it will get squished, so you need to concentrate. The instructor will help you as you make your work, so even first-timers don't have to worry! The next step... "Animal Plate" transformation & traditional technique Icchin experience is also available on the same day for 880 yen. The entire facility can be rented out. Please inquire (^^)/ *Children under elementary school age cannot participate alone. Parents must be present. Only in special circumstances can parents accompany children (550 yen) to make reservations on the day. Reservations on the day are accepted. Please contact us by phone.

• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

Choose one of your favorite Shigaraki no Tsukiyaki pieces from the tea bowl, cup, hot pot and dish and paint it. We will prepare other works if you can contact us two weeks in advance. ~ Tour steps ~ ① Collection, reception ② Brief Explanations notes etc ③ Choose a work ④ Draw with a pencil and paint with paint

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Real Bizen soil, real Okayama Plan to bake with rice cake. No glaze is applied, and a simple and deep pottery is completed, baking only the soil. 1 kg of clay is alone. Make two bowls, bowls and dishes. Bizen ware takes about 3 months to finish baking.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Create your own one-of-a-kind original bear! Figures start at 23cm, and we offer a variety of cute figures, including bears and rabbits. The workshop is expected to take between 45 minutes and an hour and a half. You can also use any leftover paint to paint a tote bag (an additional ¥1,000). If you visit Awaji Island, making your own bear at MYBEAR STUDIO Awajishima is a must-try. This art experience, reminiscent of a coloring book, is sure to captivate everyone, from small children to adults. First, choose your favorite bear or figure, then paint it freely with plenty of colorful paint. The charm of this studio is that you can have fun to your heart's content, without worrying about getting your hands dirty. Keychains take one hour, while larger bears take about two hours. Once completed, you can choose the option to add a glossy coating and have it delivered by mail (an additional ¥1,000 shipping fee). You can also use any leftover paint to paint a tote bag (¥1,000), or try your hand at making accessories with a selection of over 30 types of bracelets and necklaces, and over 300 charms! You can ask a staff member for help, or make it yourself. You'll create a one-of-a-kind treasure. The facility is barrier-free and includes a kids' space. Pets are welcome, so the whole family can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. It's perfect for rainy days or a little downtime, and it's also a popular photo spot. The entrance has a ramp, making it easy to enter with a stroller or wheelchair. It tends to get crowded on weekends and holidays, so we strongly recommend making a reservation in advance. Please feel free to contact us with any questions! [Price] Per person (Bear Art Keychain Size: From 3,000 yen) (Bear Art Figure Size: From 8,500 yen) (Original Accessory Making: From 3,000 yen) *The minimum price for the bear art experience is 3,000 yen for the keychain and 8,500 yen for the original bear. Prices vary depending on the figure and options, so please check on-site. Optional gloss and matte finishes are available for an additional 500 to 1,000 yen. Delivery takes approximately one to two weeks after completion. A separate shipping fee of 1,000 yen is required. For both keychain and figurine creation, please book the Bear Art Experience Plan. *The minimum fee for making original accessories is 3,000 yen. The price varies depending on the type and number of bracelets, necklaces, and charms, so please check on-site. Example: Bracelet 3,000 yen x 1 piece Charms 300 yen x 4 pieces Total 4,200 yen

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

This is a "Porcelain Wedding" experience plan for celebrating your 20th wedding anniversary. Let's make porcelain tableware together! ヽ(^o^)丿 *Porcelain is made from white clay. You can make teacups, mugs, beer cups, sake bottles and sake cups, rice bowls, plates, and more, whatever you like, using the same molding methods as artisans. We provide "porcelain clay." You'll feel like a potter, using a spinning electric potter's wheel to create. If you don't concentrate, the pieces will get squished, so make sure you concentrate. The instructor will help you make them, so even if it's your first time, don't worry! You'll make six pieces of tableware together! (^^)

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

This is a "Pottery Wedding" experience plan for your 9th wedding anniversary. Let's make your own pottery vessels together (^o^)丿, teacups, mugs, beer cups, bowls, plates, etc. You can make your favorite pieces (^^) using the same molding methods as artisans. We provide "ceramic clay." You'll feel like a potter, using a spinning electric potter's wheel to create. If you don't concentrate, your work will get squished, so concentrate while you're making it. The instructor will help you make it, so even if it's your first time, don't worry!! You'll make 6 pieces of pottery together♪♪

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Izakaya feeling at home ♪ You can make mini shochu server (3 entering) · pedestal · 2 cups using electric powered rattles. After the Sun , you can also painting. ~ Tour steps ~ ① Collection, reception ② I will give a brief Explanations notes etc ③ Think about the design, and use the electric rocro to form. ④ give you two months Mon will be later. (Mailed or received at shop front)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

Burn the work in a firewood kiln. Bizen ware is very strong, simple but deeply grilled pottery. Would you like to present only one Bizengrash to the world to parents in commemoration of marriage?

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Why don't you make pottery to be presented to your parents at the wedding with Shigaraki ware? You can choose hand-operated potter's wheel or electric potter's wheel. Popular is electric potter's wheel, which makes it easy to create beautifully shaped and easy-to-use instruments. We make a total of 8 vessels for two.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Why don't you try making a couple's bath, a couple's bowl and so on and so on at a reception? ? Your partner should be surprised by the loving vessel! ! You can also draw names, messages and pictures. Please come to make secretly ... ♪

• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Nadagogo, Japan's number one sake brewery, is a mecca for sake lovers, where you can enjoy free tours and tastings of more than 10 sake breweries. Sake breweries gather along the Hanshin Railway lines, and the roads are flat, making it perfect for walking around town.If you come to Kansai, please try it once. Sake made from high-quality sake rice (Yamada Nishiki) suitable for sake brewing and high-quality underground water rich in minerals. This is a tour around Nada, which has prospered as a famous sake production area since the Edo period because of its port.・A walking tour of Japan's No. 1 sake brewery, Nada Sake Brewery・Please try this tour where you can learn trivia, history, manufacturing process and more.・10 free tastings included, so be careful not to drink too much.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is a calligraphy experience focusing on kanji. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, you can create memories of your trip by performing calligraphy on a wall (2m long x 3m wide), which you can't usually write on. Experience the wabi-sabi that disappears in 15 minutes. It is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice on calligraphy paper at a Terakoya desk and chair while sitting upright. Let's enjoy an experience that you can't usually have together. ~Experience flow~ ①Experience plan explanation and hearing. (5 minutes) We will ask you about today's plan while drinking tea. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired font and decide the activity content. ③First practice performance. (5 minutes) First, start with the activity with your own free idea. Get a feel for the expression of your thoughts. ④A lecture before the final copy and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (25 minutes) After receiving an explanation of how to use a large brush and the points, solidify the image on the paper and practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Creating a large-scale calligraphy performance piece. You will receive plenty of stretching time, as well as a video and photos of the process of creating the finished piece, which will be provided digitally upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00

★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★《Special intensive course on electric potter's wheel》In this course, you will learn the basics of pottery making on an electric potter's wheel.もつくろう。 English: One electric potter's wheel can be reserved for one day. From classroom learning to kneading the clay to various hands-on workshops. All courses are beginner-friendly, so even first-timers are welcome to join us♪ We limit the number of participants to five on weekdays. ★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★◆Recommended for◆・Want to study pottery seriously・First-time potter・Want to try making various things on an electric potter's wheel◆Experience◆Feel like a potter? You'll be creating using a spinning electric potter's wheel, like the ones you often see on TV. We use Shigaraki red clay as the clay. Other materials that can be used include Shigaraki white clay, Bizen clay, black granite clay, and porcelain clay. If you're not focused, your work will get squashed... But the instructor will help you as you make your work, so don't worry if it's your first time... You'll practice making teacups, mugs, bowls, plates, vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. Please let us know if there is anything you would like to make. You can choose two pieces and we will fire them for the price. You can also order more pieces (pottery: 800 yen plus tax, porcelain: 1,000 yen plus tax), so people often make them as gifts. Of course, single orders are also welcome, so please feel free to come (^^) ◆ Required time ◆ Approximately 6 hours (with breaks) *It usually takes about 3 months for the pieces to be fired. If you are in a hurry, please contact us. Daily Schedule: 10:00 AM Registration, 10:10 AM Lecture (including types of pottery and its history), 10:30 AM Kneading the clay, 11:00 AM Practical potter's wheel lesson, 12:30 PM Meal break, 1:30 PM Practical potter's wheel lesson (with breaks)... Finishes at 4:30 PM Thank you for your hard work! (^^) Price: 16,500 yen per person (tax included) Included in the price: Course fee, clay, and firing fee for two pieces. What you can create: Two teacups, mugs, bowls, plates, vases, sake bottles, etc. (Additional items are also available) What to bring: Please bring your own apron and hand towel. Rentals are available for 100 yen. There is private parking (for one car) next to the workshop. 500 yen (^^)/ *Children under elementary school age cannot participate alone. Parents must accompany their children. In special circumstances, we also accept parental supervision only (550 yen). Reservations on the day are accepted. Please feel free to contact us.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 15
• Within 1 hour

This popular "One-Touch Experience" uses genuine Awaji Island tile clay to leave a print of your dog's paws. Simply press your dog's paws firmly into the soft clay tile, and not only will paw prints but even fingerprints will be clearly imprinted. No difficult steps or dangerous tools are required, and staff will provide careful support, so both dogs and owners can participate with peace of mind. The finished product will be fired and finished in the workshop, and will be mailed to your home at a later date. This experience allows you to leave behind a special, one-of-a-kind piece as a memento of your trip and a record of your pet's growth.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

This hands-on crafting experience uses real tile clay. We use the same clay used to make tiles on Awaji Island. By experiencing the clay molding process, you can experience the techniques and materials used in tile making that are normally invisible. Even beginners and children can participate with confidence. Ridge tiles (munegawara) are used at the top of roofs and have protected Japanese houses. In this experience, you will touch the real tile clay used to make ridge tiles and try shaping them into tile objects, lampshades, pot covers, and more. This experience allows you to learn about the materials and functions used in tile making that you don't normally see, while also creating works that can be enjoyed as interior décor.

• With Pets
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

This hands-on crafting experience uses real tile clay. We use the same clay used to make tiles on Awaji Island. By experiencing the clay molding process, you can experience the techniques and materials used in tile making that are normally invisible. Even beginners and children can participate with confidence. Ridge tiles (munegawara) are used at the top of roofs and have protected Japanese houses. In this experience, you will touch the real tile clay used to make ridge tiles and try shaping them into tile objects, lampshades, pot covers, and more. This experience allows you to learn about the materials and functions used in tile making that you don't normally see, while also creating works that can be enjoyed as interior décor.

• With Pets
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

A crafting experience using real tile clay. You will experience the molding process using the real tile clay that is actually used to make tiles on Awaji Island. This is an experience that even beginners and children can participate in with confidence, as you will be exposed to the materials and techniques used in tile making that you would not normally see. The finished product will be an eye-catching object that can be used as a nameplate or welcome board for your home, or a sign or object for your store.

• With Pets
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

This hands-on crafting experience uses real tile clay, the same clay used to make tiles on Awaji Island. By experiencing the clay molding process, you can experience the techniques and materials used in tile making, which are usually invisible. Even beginners and children can participate with confidence. This experience involves making a highly practical tile coaster that absorbs water well, called "Mizudzu Sukkiri Suitoru-kun," a tile coaster sold by our company. Thanks to the unique absorbency of tiles, this highly practical coaster quickly absorbs water droplets from glasses, preventing them from getting wet on the table.

• With Pets
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This popular "One-Touch Experience" uses genuine Awaji Island tile clay to leave a print of your dog's paws. Simply press your dog's paws firmly into the soft clay tile, and not only will paw prints but even fingerprints will be clearly imprinted. No difficult steps or dangerous tools are required, and staff will provide careful support, so both dogs and owners can participate with peace of mind. The finished product will be fired and finished in the workshop, and will be mailed to your home at a later date. This experience allows you to leave behind a special, one-of-a-kind piece as a memento of your trip and a record of your pet's growth.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

To all foreign tourists, you can write your name in Kanji. You can write it yourself. The instructor will take your hand and write it in an instant. This is the first step to getting interested in calligraphy.

• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

You can make your favorite things such as teacups, mugs, bowls, plates, etc. with Shigaraki clay. It is quite difficult, so we recommend the "Electric potter's wheel course" for beginners and children (^^;)

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Why don't you make your own potter's wheel with an electric potter's wheel? If you touch the soil and become absorbed in making pottery, all your daily stress will be blown away. Sharpen your fingertips with your concentration and freely produce the soil! A healing space where the sea breeze is fragrant. Would you like to relax with the soil, people, and the sea? Shishito is a gallery and ceramic art class with a free style.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Let's freely make pottery with hand-made pottery. Creation of works only for you. Cups, bowls, dishes and figurines. Please finish it with your favorite work. If you become engrossed in pottery by touching the soil, all of your daily stress will be blown away. A sea breeze healing space. Would you like to relax with the soil, the people, the sea? Shishi pottery is a free-style Gal & pottery class.

• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Would you like to try making a traditional Japanese onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about palm-sized. It will take about 3 to 4 hours, but the time it takes to complete varies from person to person. Once it is completed, your name and the year it was made will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar to us as the harmony of Aun (Aun's harmony), Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like. *I have been studying English for the past 3 years.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Awaji Island is one of Japan's three major tile-making regions, boasting the highest production volume of oxidized tiles, known for their lustrous "silver-black" finish. The history of tile making spans over 1,400 years, and tile production has continued on Awaji Island for over 400 years. Here, you can freely create your own original tile. ~Experience Schedule~ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ 1. Thinking about the design image (draft): On a clay base, use a pencil to sketch the image you want to create, such as facial features and horns. You can create your own design. *Even first-timers can use the reference examples to guide you, so you can rest assured. 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM ~ 2. Creating the base (3D molding): Following the draft, you will pile clay to create the basic shape. Then, roughly create the contours of the face, eyes, nose, and mouth. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ 3. Using specialized tools for finishing the fine details, you will carefully finish the fine details. This process creates the unique and powerful look of the onigawara. After completion, the tiles are smoked and fired, which takes approximately two months. Once fired, they will be shipped to you by mail.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

A traditional Japanese mochi-pounding experience. Choose from 5 toppings from 10 types of sauces and rent a costume! Wear a happi coat and pound mochi! Beginners, women, and children are welcome! Come empty-handed! Stop by on your trip! Freshly pounded mochi is delicious!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This is a training experience that condenses the essence of Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu martial arts, supervised by Iaijutsu master Machii Isao, who holds six Guinness World Records and is attracting attention around the world. You can learn the essence of Iaijutsu that is not just a "form" but leads to real combat, along with explanations of the structural theory of the sword and center of gravity manipulation. Instructions will be given by Machii himself or his disciples, so even beginners can experience it safely and carefully. Recommended for those who are interested in Iaijutsu and swordsmanship, and those who want to experience the essence of martial arts. Even if you only have a short time to experience the "real thing," your view of martial arts will change completely. It is a precious moment to experience the technique, theory, spirit, and soul of the samurai. Please step into the world of Machii Isao's martial arts and experience it with your eyes and body.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

You can use the electric wheel to make a container for the drawer. Since the instructor will help you, even inexperienced people can be relieved! At the reception, why not try to toast with a handmade cup? Teacups, beer cups, shochu cups etc ... It depends on the number you make, but it will be completed in about 1 month.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

Customers all of the invitation to or does not present a chopstick rest. But small, it will be full of thoughtful work of feelings. In 50 chopstick rest, you can also can also be (one per 200 yen excluding tax) painting added. Porter baked in about a minimum two weeks.