Asahi Pottery Studio

朝日焼作陶館

4.5Est. 90Kyoto, Kansai

Local Pick

Overview

Four-century-old Uji pottery studio specializing in tea ceremony ceramics with hands-on classes.

A 400-year-old pottery lineage in Uji specializing in tea ceremony ceramics. The workshop offers wheel-throwing and hand-building classes in a peaceful setting along the Uji River, where your finished piece reflects the subdued beauty prized in chado.

Local tips

Combine with a visit to Byodo-in Temple and Uji matcha shops. All within walking distance.

Practical info

Japanese name: 朝日焼作陶館
Nearest station: Uji Station (12 min walk)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: Book workshops through the studio's website or by phone at least 1-2 days ahead. Walk-in possible on quiet weekdays.

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