An authentic Kiyomizu-yaki pottery-making experience where you can learn directly from a government-certified traditional craftsman and enjoy the freedom of creating your own piece.
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Kiyomizu Pottery Experience
The Highlight
- A special hands-on experience learning directly from a certified master craftsman of "Kiyomizu-yaki," one of Kyoto's most iconic traditional crafts.
- Conducted in small groups.
- Your finished masterpiece will be delivered to you as a souvenir.
The Experience
This program offers a special, hands-on experience where you can learn "Kiyomizu-yaki" (Kiyomizu ware)—one of Kyoto’s most iconic traditional crafts—directly from a government-certified master craftsman.
Unlike typical tourist workshops that run on an assembly-line basis, this experience is strictly limited to a small group of up to 5 participants. We highly value providing personalized, attentive guidance tailored to each individual. With a highly experienced master craftsman always by your side to support you, even absolute beginners can relax and enjoy an authentic pottery-making experience.
Additionally, you will start your experience right from a crucial step called "Tsuchikoroshi" (centering the clay)—a process that, in many other pottery classes, is pre-prepared by the staff. In this step, you will center the clay, remove air pockets, and ensure its texture is perfectly uniform. Far from being just a preparation step, it is the very foundation and essence of pottery.
Your finished piece will be carefully fired in the actual kiln used at the workshop. Delivered to you not just as a simple souvenir, but as an authentic piece of Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki artwork.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is not a private activity; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reservation time.
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting time.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
- We provide protective blankets to keep you clean, but we highly recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty, just in case.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 5 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 3 ~ 4 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 2 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)