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Ideal for guests who love discovering unique crafts, comparing different styles, and exploring pottery studios at their own pace.
đľ Price: 59,550JPY~ / per person
đ¤ Group size: Up to 4 people
â° Duration: 9 hours
đ Transportation: Private Transportation
Customer review
Pine Tail Tours created a fantastic experience for our group. Hosted by the charming and well prepared guide Mika our group received very professional door to door chauffeur service into the heart of one of Hyogoâs ancient pottery towns. Tachikui Ceramics museum was a hidden gem offering a comprehensive collection of regional pottery as well as the current âMingei Aliveâ exhibit. We saw ceramics of the highest quality by internationally treasured potters.
Our tour also included a visit to an ancient âdragonâ climbing kiln and the chance to see a cooperative gallery of over 50 local potteries with a great selection of items for sale. To top everything off we had a local studio visit and hands-on pottery making experience which was a thrill for our whole group.
If you are in the Kobe, Osaka or Kyoto area this tour is just a day trip and if you have any interest in pottery I highly recommend using Pine Tail Tours for an unforgettable experience!
Aaron P. đ¨đŚ
Tour Availability & Scheduling
Tour availability is subject to the operating schedules of the Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo, and the pottery studios visited for the hands-on workshop. Exact dates will be coordinated in advance.
Itinerary
Please note that the meeting time may very slightly depending on the meeting location.
08:50Â Meet your guide at the designated location
09:00 Depart
10:30 Arrive at Tachikui Village
10:30-16:30
ăBăTamba Pottery Studio Hopping Tour
Visit Tamba Traditional Craft Park Tachikui "Sue no Sato" (Kamamoto Yokocho: Shopping Area).
Approximately 50 booths belonging to studios who each belong to Tamba-yaki potterâs association are lined up, each displaying their finest potteries. Compare the entirely different styles offered by each studio to find your favourite studios.Lunch at a local restaurant.
Food is served with Tamba Pottery.Visit âSaiko no Nobori Gamaâ, this area's oldest climbing kiln, which is still in use.
30-Minute Pottery Experience (Rakuyaki).
A straightforward experience. Apply your chosen glaze to an unglazed sake cup, which is then fired on the spot. You may take your finished piece home.)
NB: This experience is optional. You can instead spend more time on pottery studio hopping.Pottery Studio Hopping (Kamamoto Meguri in Japanese).
There are about 60 pottery studios in the village. At âSue no Satoâ, you have found your favourite studios. Whilst time permits, let us visit those studios directly. You can enjoy shopping there, converse with potters, and search for that special Tamba pottery just for you.Â
16:30 Depart from the villageÂ
18:00 Arrive at drop-off location / Tour ends
Transportation
Chauffeured Vehicle (Private Driver)
A private chauffeured vehicle will be arranged based on the number of guests.
 Please note that specific vehicle models cannot be requested.
Sedan: For 1â2 guests
 (Example models: Toyota Crown Sedan FCEV, Crown Crossover, Crown Hybrid)
Minivan / Wagon: For 3â4 guests
 (Example models: Toyota Alphard Hybrid, Vellfire Hybrid)
If you have a special requestâsuch as preferring a larger vehicle even for 1â2 guestsâplease feel free to contact us in advance. We will do our best to accommodate your request, subject to availability.
Start & End Point (Flexible within Designated Cities)
Start & End Point (Flexible within Designated Cities)
Pick-up and drop-off can be arranged at the following locations:
Major stations or hotels located in central Kyoto City, Osaka City, Kobe City, or Takarazuka City
Kobe Port or Osaka Port
If your preferred location is outside these areas, please contact us in advance. We will be happy to advise whether arrangements can be made. Please note that pricing may vary depending on the location.
Included in the Fee:Â
Professional guide service
Private chauffeured car
Admission fee to Sue no Sato
Lunch
Not Included in the Fee:
Pottery workshop
Accommodation
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and shipping fees
Price of the tour
Please note that the actual price may differ from the price listed above.Â
Cancellation Policy (Summary)
Free cancellation up to 15 days before the tour date (Japan Standard Time).
100% cancellation fee applies for cancellations made 14 days or less before the tour date.
No-shows (failure to attend at the scheduled date and time) will be charged 100% of the tour price.
No refunds after the tour has started.
Tour Cancellation by Us
If the tour is canceled due to bad weather or force majeure (such as typhoons, earthquakes, or major transportation disruptions), refunds will be handled in accordance with our Booking Terms.
Please note that some expenses may be non-refundable.
đ For full details, please refer to our Booking Terms.
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