Bizen Pottery Traditional Craft Center

備前焼伝統産業会館

5.0Est. 90Bizen, Chugoku

Overview

Hub of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, hand-build unglazed Bizen pottery with years-aged clay.

The central hub of one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, showcasing unglazed Bizen pottery fired for two weeks in wood-burning kilns. The workshop teaches hand-building techniques using clay aged for years, and your piece will bear unique marks from ash and fire.

Local tips

Walk the kiln-lined street in Inbe. You can peer into working noborigama climbing kilns through gaps in the walls.

Practical info

Japanese name: 備前焼伝統産業会館
Nearest station: Okayama Station (40 min drive)
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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