Pottery Workshop [Inaba Main Family, the Wealthy Merchants]
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Surrounded by a traditional atmosphere, you can casually try your hand at crafting and enjoy a relaxing moment.
The pottery workshop is led by a professional potter who provides careful guidance, so even first-timers can participate with confidence.
In this charming workshop—a renovated rice storehouse of the Inaba main family, a wealthy merchant clan—you can enjoy hands-on experiences such as pottery, incense-making, and creating decorative plates.
Surrounded by a traditional atmosphere, you can casually try your hand at crafting and spend a relaxing moment.
The pottery workshops are conducted under the careful guidance of a professional potter, so even first-timers can participate with confidence.
■ Standard Course (Plaster Molds)
Since shapes are created using plaster molds, even young children can easily participate.
This course is recommended for first-time pottery experiences and for families.
■ Pottery Wheel Course
Under the guidance of a ceramic artist, you can try your hand at authentic pottery wheel work.
This course is enjoyable for a wide range of ages, from young children to adults.
You can choose your course on the day of your visit.
Reservations & Registration
- How to Register
Apply via the official website of the Kyotango City Tourism Association, “Kyotango Navi”
- Registration Period & Deadline
- Up to two days before the tour date
- Cancellation Policy
- No-show on the day of the event (after 5:00 PM the day before) ... 100%
*The following cases are also considered “same-day” no-shows:
➀ If the day before is a “regular closing day” for this facility
➁ If the day before is a “non-business day” for the Kyotango City Tourism Association
Basic Information
- Season
- Year-round
- Closed Days & Excluded Dates
- Wednesday
- Meeting Time & Hours of Operation
- 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Closes at 4:00 p.m.)
- Schedule
- Check-in ➡ Explanation by the pottery artist ➡ Hands-on experience
- Duration
- About 60 minutes
- Group Size
- Minimum 2 people – Maximum 20 people
- Language Support
- Staff: Japanese
- Accessibility
- Not accessible (stairs)
- Notes
- ○ About the Finished Product
We will ship the item via cash on delivery approximately one month after it is fired.
Pricing
- List Price
- 3,000 yen (tax included) *Shipping charges are additional and payable upon delivery
- Included in Price
- Trial Fee
Access & Meeting Place
- Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location
- The Inaba Main Family, a Prominent Merchant Family
3102 Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture - Parking Information
- 3102 Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
Operator Information
- Operator Name
- The Inaba Main Family, a Prominent Merchant Family
- Address
- 3102 Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Phone Number
- 0772-82-2356
Area & City/Town Introduction (Kyotango City)
Located at the northernmost tip of Kyoto Prefecture, the city’s entire northern coastline faces the Sea of Japan. It is blessed with a diverse natural environment, including the majestic coastal landscapes of the San’in Kaigan Geopark—designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark—as well as beaches with white sand and green pines and beautiful rural woodlands. With a rich culinary culture featuring fresh seafood, agricultural products, and fruits—a culture highly regarded for its quality—the city has garnered attention as a destination for food-focused travel, as evidenced by its receipt of the “Gourmet City Award” in 2024. It is also known as one of the prefecture’s leading hot spring resorts, and as a city where nature, cuisine, hot springs, and history and culture harmonize, it offers a variety of ways to enjoy the area throughout all four seasons.
