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Tachikui Pottery Village

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Tachikui Pottery Village

立杭陶の郷

4.0Est. 90Tamba-Sasayama, Kansai
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Overview

800-year-old pottery village with 50 studios and Japan's oldest surviving 47-meter climbing kiln.

Nestled in a mountain valley, roughly 50 pottery studios line a 4-kilometer village road producing Tamba-yaki, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kiln traditions dating back 800 years. The surviving 47-meter climbing kiln is the oldest Tamba kiln in existence, built into the mountainside with nine firing chambers. Visitors can throw their own pots, browse studio galleries, and eat off Tamba ware at local restaurants.

Practical info

Japanese name
立杭陶の郷
Nearest station
Shin-Kobe Station (50 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.

Accessibility

Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parking
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