Unforgettable experience in Kasama City, where you can immerse yourself in the art of Kasama-yaki pottery. With a history spanning over 250 years, Kasama-yaki is known for its rustic charm and warm, inviting designs.
Hands-On Pottery Making: Learn the traditional techniques of Kasama-yaki pottery from skilled artisans.
Visit to a Kiln: Explore one of the renowned kilns and see where the magic happens.
Create Your Own Piece: Craft and take home your very own unique Kasama-yaki pottery piece.
JR Tomobe Station
- Meet at JR Joban line Tomobe station. I will be at the kaisatsu gate.
We drive to Kiln in Kasama city which takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Experience traditional Kasama pottery making.
Experience takes about 90 minutes. We will leave the kiln and drive you back to the Tomobe station.
The Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, located in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the rich tradition and modern evolution of ceramic art. The museum features a diverse collection of works, ranging from historical pottery to contemporary ceramics, highlighting the region's significant role in Japan's ceramic heritage. It offers rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and hands-on workshops, making it a vibrant center for both ceramic enthusiasts and the general public to explore and appreciate the art of ceramics. The museum's scenic location within Kasama Geijutsu no Mori Park adds to its appeal, providing a serene environment for visitors to enjoy the art and the surrounding natural beauty.
Leave the museum and head for the Tomobe station.
Tomobe station
*Pottery making experience.
*Admission fee to Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum.
*Transportation fees(type of car: Volvo V60), toll fees, and gasoline expenses.
*Shipping fee of finished potteries (the item you made at the experience).
*Foods and Drinks.
*Transportation from your hotel to Tomobe station, and tomobe station to your hotel.
*Please note that you will be working with clay during the pottery experience. There is a possibility that your clothes may become soiled.
No tours on Mondays (due to the schedule of Museum).