Tamba-yaki Pottery Kiln Tour with English Guide

Tamba-yaki Pottery Kiln Tour with English Guide

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Overview

Discover the Living Tradition of Tamba Pottery!
Step beyond ordinary sightseeing and immerse yourself in Tamba-yaki pottery, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns with 800 years of history. Your English-speaking guide will share local stories.

At a pottery studio, you won’t just observe—you’ll be welcomed into the everyday world there. See how clay becomes beautiful art and enjoy meaningful encounters with the craftspeople who continue this proud tradition.

After the guided visit, you'll have 4 hours-free time to enjoy lunch with local ingredients, shop for pottery at the Kamamoto Yokocho, or wander the backstreets to discover hidden studios.

Why Choose This Tour?
-Immersive experience: Go behind the scenes of working kilns
-Cultural depth: Learn why Tamba-yaki became central to local life and heritage
-Enjoy encounters far from the crowds of Kyoto and Osaka

Who is This Tour For?
-Culture lovers seeking authentic Japanese traditions

Activity location

Aino Station
- Shimoaino
- 669-1345, Sanda, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Aino Station
- Shimoaino
- 669-1345, Sanda, Hyogo, Japan

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Tamba-yaki Pottery Kiln Tour with English Guide

6h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:30

Price details

RM 560.42 x 2 AdultsRM 1,120.84

Total

Until Fri, 20 Feb

What's included, what's not

English speaking guide
Transportation to/from JR Aino station
The guide will give you local information where to eat and what to do!

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Aino Station

30m

You will meet your guide at JR Aino station and learn about the history of this town, what makes Tamba-yaki pottery unique, and why it became the livelihood of the local community.

Tanba Sasayama

1h

Then you will visit to an active potter’s studio, you can observe the workshop in action, discover the step-by-step process of creating pottery, and get a glimpse into the artisans’ personality and daily life. *The pottery studios we visit may vary depending on availability at the time. Please note that the actual location may differ from the photos provided.

Kondacho Kamitachikui

4h

After the pottery studio visit, you’ll have about 4 hours of free time to explore Konda Town at your own pace. The area has many stylish restaurants and cafes that serve delicious dishes made with local ingredients, often presented on authentic Tamba-yaki tableware. You can also enjoy a variety of experiences, such as visiting the Tamba Traditional Craft Park “Tachikui Sue-no-Sato,” where masterpieces from the Kamakura to Edo periods are on display, browsing through the charming Pottery Alley with around 50 local kilns and shops(Kamamoto Yokocho), or learning more at the Tamba Pottery General Information Center, Kamanjyo. Or simply strolling through the quaint backstreets to discover your favorite artisan studios. Optional activities, such as hands-on pottery workshops or renting a bicycle to explore further, are also available. (Kamajyo offers rental bikes.)

Aino Station

30m

Meet your English-speaking guide again at Kamanjyo for a comfortable transfer back to JR Aino Station. *Meeting time at Kamanjyo: 3:00 PM Train departure for Osaka: 3:30 PM Meeting artisans who live in harmony with nature and preserve the centuries-old tradition of Tamba-yaki pottery is a truly special experience. This unique blend of guided insight and free exploration offers an unforgettable cultural journey—an ideal escape from the bustle of the city.

Location

Activity location

Aino Station
- Shimoaino
- 669-1345, Sanda, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Aino Station
- Shimoaino
- 669-1345, Sanda, Hyogo, Japan

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