Hasami Ware Study Tour with Special Guide
~ '400 years history' and 'Modern daily use pottery' ~
[Perfect for those who are interested in craftsmanship and potteries, and shopping it.]
"Hasamiyaki has been used in people’s daily lives and it has a history of 400 years. The history is exciting and its beauty of everyday things is admired by creators from foreign countries.
- In Edo era (1600s-1800s), people in Hasami made efforts to mass produce cheap and functional pottery. After that, pottery became to be liked as 'Kurawanka-wan', which is known as simple and reasonably priced one among ordinary people though pottery was expensive thing. Hasamiyaki was bestseller products in Edo era in Japan.
- In this tour,you can learn the Hasamiyaki’s history, the specialization of making pottery in Hasami and the atelier or factories where each professional cooperates with a tour guide.
- The guide will show you some ateliers and factories from automated to private in 400-year- history Nakaoyama area.
- Especially. Isshingama's design using with planes is worth to see.
- Enjoy shopping in Nishinohara, that is popular with stylish women.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Togeino Yakata, 2255-2 Isekigo, Hasami-cho, Higashisonogi-gun 859-3711 Nagasaki Prefecture
Meeting at Kurawankan (Togei no Yakata)
- Orientation: A tour guide will introduce about the Hasamiyaki's 400-year-history like Kurawanka-wan and Conpura-bin bottle and its making process.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Togo Nakaoyama, Nakaogo, Hasami-cho, Higashisonogi-gun 859-3712 Nagasaki Prefecture
・Moving to Nakaoyama by a taxi.
- Lunch in Bunka no Sato 'Shikisha', eating 'Hasamiyaki Gozen'
- Looking around Nakaoyama with a tour guide; world's largest ascending kilns etc.
- Visit an artisan who is professional in casting
- Visit 'Isshingama' factory that are famous for its carving pottery
- Visit 'Nishiyama', a big pottery factory
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Togeino Yakata, 2255-2 Isekigo, Hasami-cho, Higashisonogi-gun 859-3711 Nagasaki Prefecture
Moving to Kurawankan (Togei no Yakata) and finish the tour
Enjoy shopping in Nishinohara, which is famous with women upon request
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
11:00 AM
Duração: 4 Hours
Ponto de partida: 2255-2 Isekigō, Hasami, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki 859-3711, Japan
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.