Guided Tour to Bizen Pottery Artists Short 2 Hour Course, Okayama Prefecture

1. Visit the traditional Bizen pottery center where you can take a look many potter's masterpieces.

2. The English speaking guide takes you to actual Bizen potter's studio. The potter shows you a demonstration how to make Bizen pottery and explain the history of Bizen Pottery.

3. The guide takes you to town walking where the Bizen pottery was born.

4. You will visit Bizen pottery shops and can buy actual Bizen pottery

With a history of approximately 1,000 years, Bizen pottery is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan.

In this guided tour, you will not only meet Bizen pottery artists, but also learn about the roots of the region and the appeal of Bizen pottery from a knowledgeable guide.

"Schedule"

9:30 : Start tour at Imbe train station

9:35-10:00 : Viewing Bizen pottery (or visiting ancient kiln).

10:10-10:40 : Visit potter's studio. profetional Bizen potters lecture what is Bizen pottery.

10:40-11:30 : Walking around historical Imbe area(Amatsu shrine etc.) .