Pottery Experience
A one-of-a-kind piece, made by you alone in all the world
At "Hitoyoshi Craft Park Ishino Park," you can enjoy a plate-painting experience or a pottery-making experience on a potter's wheel. Making pottery in this quiet, calming space is a wonderfully soothing experience. With careful support from skilled craftspeople, even first-timers can take part with confidence.
※Please note that after drying, your piece will be glazed and fired before being shipped, so delivery will take about one month.
Plan Details
- Operator
- Hitoyoshi Craft Park Ishino Park
- Price
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Plate Painting Experience: from 1,320 yen
Slab-building Experience: from 1,650 yen
Hand-building Experience: from 2,200 yen
Potter’s Wheel Experience: from 3,300 yen
※Prices vary depending on the item made (rice bowl, cup, etc.) and its size.(Price List)
※Shipping fee not included - Address
- 1425-1 Akaikebarumachi, Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture（Japanese: 熊本県人吉市赤池原町1425-1）
View on Google Maps - Phone Number
- 0966-22-6700
- Business Hours
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(Last entry for the experience: 4:00 PM) - Closed
- Wednesdays, Dec 29–Jan 1 (Park closed)
- Duration
- About 1 hour
※Varies depending on group size - Access
- 15 minutes by car from our inn
Parking available - Official Website
- https://h-craftpark.com/taikenmenu-html/experience_ceramic-art/
- How to Book
- Please make your own advance reservation by phone.
- Delivery will take about one month.
- We are not responsible for breakage or cracks that occur during shipping.
- You are welcome to come empty-handed.
- Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.
Activities
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Pottery Experience
At "Hitoyoshi Craft Park Ishino Park," you can try painting a plate by hand or shaping your own pottery on a wheel or by hand.
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Kimono Dressing and Tea Experience
A professional kimono dressing and an authentic tea ceremony! Enjoy a special time that soothes all five senses in the retro streets of Hitoyoshi.
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Matcha Experience
Touch the history of tea that has been passed down since the Meiji era. Why not try an authentic matcha experience that even beginners can enjoy comfortably?
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Touring *Natsume's Book of Friends*
Why not visit the locations that retain the gentle, yet somewhat bittersweet atmosphere depicted in the work?
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Bungee Jump
Take the plunge from a height of 66 meters! The ultimate test of courage!
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Kuma River Boat Tour
Why not enjoy a leisurely stroll on the river, taking in the charm that is unique to Hitoyoshi?
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Cycling
Ride freely on an e-bike! A journey to discover breathtaking views known only to guides who know Hitoyoshi inside and out.
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Rafting
Take on the wild rapids of one of Japan's three great rapids together with your team! Kuma River rafting is truly nature's own roller coaster!
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Forest Therapy
Recharge your whole body with the power of nature! Why not spend some time caring for yourself in the forests of Mizukami Village, home to thousand-year-old cedar trees?