Painting hands-on-experience at Michelin Green Guide 2-star renowned kiln

Overview

Book online to craft Persian blue treasures at historic Kobeigama Kiln in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture. Explore an Edo-era legacy, unleash your creativity, and bring home a one-of-a-kind accessory. A hands-on painting experience is a wonderful way to experience the living history of this Michelin Green Guide 2-star attraction!

Highlights

• Explore the 200-year-old ceramics legacy of Kobeigama kiln, once favored by the Tokugawa Shogunate
• Create unique accessories in iconic Persian blue with representative techniques of Kobeigama
• Awarded 2 stars by Michelin Green Guide, a must-visit attraction in the area
• Enjoy a kiln tour and visit to Ichinokura Sakazuki Art Museum in one package
• Buy tickets with your Rakuten account to earn and use points with each booking

Important Information

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Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Admission to the exhibition rooms is until 16:30)

Closed: Tuesdays, Year-end and New Year's holidays (better to mention specific period i.g. Dec 29 to Jan 3)

Open when Tuesday is national holiday and closed the next day

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3day advanced reservation is required for group. Parking space is for 22 vehicles. Not for large bus. (Bus must be parked at the Ichinokura Sakazuki Art Museum, 5minutes walk)

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Advance notice is required for experience if you are group.

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Closed on Tuesdays.

What to Bring

• Please click the link in the voucher sent after the purchase to open the website page, press the "Use" button, and present the screen to the staff.

  Please ensure your smartphone connects to the internet, as you must launch the website from your smartphone.
• Please note that screenshots or printed-out tickets will not be acceptable.

Meeting Point

【Kobeigama】

Address: 4-124 Ichinokura-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu 507-0814

Access：About 36 minutes by rapid train from Nagoya station to Tajimi station on the JR Chuo Main Line, about 15 minutes by Tohtetsu bus bound for "Shimohadagawa," 3 minutes walk from "Minamiichinokura" bus Stop, about 10 minutes by taxi from Tajimi station.

Business Hours

SUN, MON, WED, THU, FRI, SAT

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable after you booked

Description

The pottery was founded in 1804 and its tablewares were delivered as a purveyor for the Tokugawa Shogunate, Edo era (1603-1868). Since then, we have continued to light its kiln for generations to produce numerous ceramics and porcelain works that have been in step with times.

It has been continuing to emphasize artistry, and Takuo Kato the sixth generation of the pottery was designated a living national treasure by Japanese Government.

Since 2009, the Michelin Green Guide(a guidebook of historical tourist attractions in France)has awarded this pottery named Kobeigama a 2-star rating. That recommends it as "worth a detour" when you are in the area.

How it Works

From purchase to entry, it's a simple 2-step process!

1: After booking on Rakuten Travel Experiences, an e-ticket will be sent to your registered e-mail address.

2: On arrival at the facility, visit the entrance counter and click the "Voucher" link in the e-mail sent to you at the time of purchase. Then, click the "Use" button and show the screen to the staff (please ensure that your phone can connect to the internet before your visit).