Pottery experience with a potter who has honed his skills in the valley of Shimonita area in Nishijoshu, Gunma prefecture.
Experience using the potter’s wheel and hand-builded forms.
Only one original Shimonita ware in the world
If you use natural glaze in a handmade vessel that makes use of the soil of Shimonita, you can make only one original Shimonita ware in the world.
The teaching story of the potter’s teacher is also very fun! !!
Also beginners can feel free to join us.
- Location
- Joshu Shimonita Pottery (Kanragama)
3343-1 Aokura, Shimonita, Kanra District, Gunma 370-2611 - Period
- 10:00-17:00（Last reception 15:00）
- Price
- 3,500 yen for 1 person（tax included）
Local payment and cash only - Required Time
- About 2 hours
- Meeting Time
- 15 minutes before the class starts
- Minimum number of Participants
- 1-5 person
Application
Acceptable up to 3 days before the desired experience date.
We are accepting calls to the Shimonita Town Tourism Association (reception hours 9: 00-16: 00)
* Please pay the experience fee in cash on the day of the event.
* Some days may not be available due to the potter’s circumstances. Please note.
- Location
- 3766-11 Oyama, Shimonita Town, Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture 370-2603
- Opening hour
- 9:00 - 16:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
- TEL
- 0274-67-7500
- FAX
- 0274-67-7501
- Mail Address
- info@shimonitatown.com
