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Traditional Bizen ware and Kurashiki Bikan historical area
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Joined 2017
Bizen ware is one of six most popular potteries in Japan. Superior clay is used and put in the tunnel kiln unglazed and fired with pine wood at 1250°C for 20 days . It acquires various subdued colors. You visit the potteries and learn the process of Bizen ware. You can make your own china with the help of the potter. You also visit Kurashiki Bikan historical area.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Okayama Station or your hotel in the case your hotel is near the station
Bizen ware potteries with a big tunnel kiln
Making your own china by yourself with the help of the potter
Watching various traditional Bizen ware and buying your favorite Bizen ware
Visiting Kurashiki Bikan historical area
Ending Point
At Okayama Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fee (you and guide) the train fare between Kurashiki and Inbe 1680 yen round trip per person
entrance fee (you and guide) if you want to visit the museum in Kurashiki historical area
experience fee making your own Bizen ware if you want to make it about 4000 yen
lunch
Tour Important Information
If you stay in the hotel in Kurashiki, we can meet in Kurashiki.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you according to your request.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Yoko M.
Hello. I'm Yoko Miyake. Please call me Yoko. I'm a licensed guide. I love travelling. I have visited all the prefectures in Japan. Though Japan has many good places to visit, I hope many foreign travellers will visit my hometown Kurashiki and enjoy their stay there. Because I was born in Kurashiki, and I have lived there since then, I know a lot about Kurashiki. Of course I can show you other good places in Okayama Prefecture and near Okayama Prefecture.
Reviews
Elie A.
“Day trip to Naoshima with Yoko”
What's a fabulous island, art and mostly Yoko is a wonderful well rounded loveliest person to guide anyone in Naoshima. We loved our time with her. Thank you
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Yoko M.
Thank you very much for a nice review. You enjoyed art and nature in Naoshima. You also enjoyed walking watching the sea and the islands. I am very happy to have a nice time with you in Naoshima. Thank you so much.
Xavier C.
“Great day on the Art Island”
We had a great day on Naoshima with Yoko. She is an enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable guide who tailored the day to our wishes and abilities. It would have been impossible for us to see as much as we did without her. I really recommend this tour !
Yoko M.
Thank you for nice review. I am very happy that the clients enjoyed art and nature of Naoshima.Thank you for a nice job.
Daphne B.
“Beautiful day in Okayama!”
I had a lovely tour of Okayama gardens and castle. It was so nice to have a private guide to show me the sights. Everything was easy and smooth. Highly recommend!
Yoko M.
Thank you for a nice review. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Okayama. I also enjoyed talking and walking with you.
$208/ per group
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