Hasami Ware Study Tour with Special Guide ~ '400 years history' and 'Modern daily use pottery' ~

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Overview

[Perfect for those who are interested in craftsmanship and potteries, and shopping it.] "Hasamiyaki has been used in people’s daily lives and it has a history of 400 years. The history is exciting and its beauty of everyday things is admired by creators from foreign countries. - In Edo era (1600s-1800s), people in Hasami made efforts to mass produce cheap and functional pottery. After that, pottery became to be liked as 'Kurawanka-wan', which is known as simple and reasonably priced one among ordinary people though pottery was expensive thing. Hasamiyaki was bestseller products in Edo era in Japan. - In this tour,you can learn the Hasamiyaki’s history, the specialization of making pottery in Hasami and the atelier or factories where each professional cooperates with a tour guide. - The guide will show you some ateliers and factories from automated to private in 400-year- history Nakaoyama area. - Especially. Isshingama's design using with planes is worth to see. - Enjoy shopping in Nishinohara, that is popular with stylish women.

Meeting Point

Meeting at Kurawankan (Togei no Yakata) [By a Car] Approx. 5 mins from Hasami/Arita IC Approx. 15 mins from Ureshino IC [By a Train] Approx. 15 mins by taxi from JR Arita Sta. (There is no direct bus to Kurawan Kan) Approx. 15 mins by Seihi Bus from JR Mikawachi Sta. ('Mikawachi Ekimae' stop - 'Yakimono Koen Mae' stop) Approx. 40 mins by Seihi Bus from JR Sasebo Sta.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1. Togeino Yakata Meeting at Kurawankan (Togei no Yakata) - Orientation: A tour guide will introduce about the Hasamiyaki's 400-year-history like Kurawanka-wan and Conpura-bin bottle and its making process. 40 minutes

2. Togo Nakaoyama ・Moving to Nakaoyama by a taxi. - Lunch in Bunka no Sato 'Shikisha', eating 'Hasamiyaki Gozen' - Looking around Nakaoyama with a tour guide; world's largest ascending kilns etc. - Visit an artisan who is professional in casting - Visit 'Isshingama' factory that are famous for its carving pottery - Visit 'Nishiyama', a big pottery factory 3 hours

3. Togeino Yakata Moving to Kurawankan (Togei no Yakata) and finish the tour Enjoy shopping in Nishinohara, which is famous with women upon request 10 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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