Usuki Sarayama

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Usuki Sarayama is a sophisticated hideaway craft spot located in Usuki City, where you can deeply learn the history story of the traditional craft "Usuki-yaki" (Usuki Pottery) that flourished here since the Edo period, along with modern artisans' careful craftsman identity. Within the quiet, beautiful mountain green-wrapped venue, pottery-producing kilns, beautiful galleries, and sophisticated cafes are dotted, letting you feel completely cut off from urban noise and digital society's busyness the moment you enter. Exquisite white porcelain vessels created by artisans with reliable craftsman identity are truly artworks, and exploring the kilns to find your favorite vessels is the ultimate travel luxury. It is a brilliant, intellectual cultural travel experience to polish your sensitivity.

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Try Japan’s Traditional Pottery Making and Kintsugi Yourself

Try Japan’s Traditional Pottery Making and Kintsugi Yourself

Oita Prefecture

Usuki Sarayama

Address
816-3 Fukada, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture
Website
https://usukiyaki.com/pages/%E3%81%86%E3%81%99%E3%81%8D%E7%9A%BF%E5%B1%B1
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