Takeo Ware Pottery Experience, Kurokami-gama

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The Takeo ware Pottery Experience at Kurokami-gama is a wonderful program where you can feel the history of ceramic pottery that Japan proudly presents to the world and artisans' passion with your skin, set in a beautiful studio embraced by Takeo's rich great nature. Under the kind guidance of skilled artisans, touching the earth, which is a blessing of the soil, and spinning the pottery wheel to shape things with your own hands activates your five senses, filling you with the pure joy of craftsmanship. Completely away from the city's digital daily busyness, the time spent concentrating while surrendering yourself to soil's warmth and silence purifies mind-body clutter and brings rich peace. Touch the essence of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and enjoy a luxurious stay to leave your travel memories as a one-of-a-kind work in the world.

Takeo Ware Pottery Experience, Kurokami-gama
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武雄焼やきもの体験 in 武雄 traditional pottery craft (Hand molding, painting, scraping, pattern printing)

武雄焼やきもの体験 in 武雄 traditional pottery craft (Hand molding, painting, scraping, pattern printing)

Takeo City Tourist Association

Takeo Ware Pottery Experience, Kurokami-gama

Address
25454-1 Oaza Miyano, Yamauchicho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture
Website
https://www.takeo-kk.net/experience/002128.phphttps://www.takeo-kk.net/experience/002128.php
Operator
Kurokami-gama Kiln

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