Sumiyama Pottery Village, Uji City-Discover the world of Kyoyaki pottery-
Visit a rural pottery village and its climbing kilns, guided by a local potter
Kyoyaki pottery (also known as Kiyomizu-yaki pottery) is one of the traditional crafts found in Kyoto. This 500-year-old art of traditional pottery has been passed down alongside the culinary cultures of Japanese tea and Kyoryori cuisine. Although the number of pottery production areas has gradually diminished with time, Sumiyama Pottery Village still exists today. This tour will bring you to traditional pottery workshops in the village and the rare “climbing kilns” that remain in the surrounding mountains. You will also get the chance to talk to local potters and acquaint yourself with this traditional art of Japan.
Entrance of Pottery Village
Sumiyama is a mountainous pottery village located several kilometers from Kyoto city. Kyoto’s traditional pottery is still being made in this place that remains very much a part of nature.
Beautiful Masterwork
Over the course of Kyoto’s long history, traditional pottery techniques have been handed down within families from one generation of potters to the next. This allows the different unique techniques to continue to thrive today.
Active Climbing Kiln
After the workshop tour, we will visit the “climbing kilns” where pottery is fired. These kilns are the only ones left in the entire country that fire Kyoto pottery directly over a naked flame. We have set aside some time for you to interact with the local potters, so feel free to ask them any questions.
Craftsmanship at Work
We will watch skilled craftsmen with more than a decade of experience make pottery in their workshops, and you will marvel at how they use their skills and equipment to bring out the distinctive shapes, colors, and forms of Kyoto pottery.
What is your favoriteone？
Before we leave, there will be a Uji tea tasting session courtesy of “Ocha no Kyoto DMO” and you will receive a small gift from the pottery village. You can also purchase beautiful works at special prices that are only found in a pottery production area.
Basic Itinerary (Schedule)
① Sumiyama Pottery Village (240mins)
JR Kyoto (Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) MK Taxi VIP Station（Departure）
(50 min.) ↓ By Chartered Taxi
(10 min.) Uji City :Sumiyama Pottery Village (Briefing.)
↓ By walk
(60 min.) Visit 2or3 Pottery Studios Observe craftsmen at work with a local potter.
(05 min.) ↓ By Chartered Taxi
(30 min.) Visit the climbing kiln (Only ones left in Kyo-yaki) with the master artisan.
(05 min.) ↓ By Chartered Taxi
(30 min.) Visit the Pottery shop ( Uji tea refreshment & shopping)
(50 min.) ↓ By Chartered Taxi
JR Kyoto (Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) MK Taxi VIP Station（Return）
Or you can choose from half-day recommended tour if you want to stay Kyoto tea country more.
| Charge per person | See below Rates. |
| Additional benefits | None |
| Tour Operation Day | Everyday except New year Days |
| Group size | 2~8people |
| Language | Driver:English, Local potter: Japanese |
| Duration | 90mins～120mins |
| Meeting Point | MK Taxi VIP Station（Near by JR Kyoto Station Hachijo entrance) |
| Meals availability | Not Includes |
| Tour Conductor availability | Tour Includes |
| Tour includes | Japanese speaking tour guide:(A potter), Partcipation fee for Village(2Atelier&Climbing Kiln), Uji Cha tea service,Insurnce, Local tax. |
| Tour does NOT includes | ***** |
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Charge(tax incl.)
■Rates (2–8 people)
| 2 people | @10,500 JPY |
| 3 people | @7,700 JPY |
| 4 people | @6,300 JPY |
| 5 people | @5,400 JPY |
| 6 people | @4,900 JPY |
| 7 people | @4,500 JPY |
| 8 people | @4,200 JPY |
■Taxi Rates (4 hrs)
| 4 seater | 26,950 JPY |
| 6 seater | 30,500 JPY |
| 8 seater | 42,000 JPY |
■Interpreter Guide Rates (4 hrs)
| Standard | 25,000 JPY |
| Off season | 20,000 JPY |
※Please enquire about groups larger than 8 people.
※With English speaking driver.
※Tours can be extended beyond 4 hours for an additional hourly fee. See the rate table on p.3 for details.
※An English-speaking driver is included in all packages, but as an optional extra we can arrange for a professional interpreter to accompany you. See the rate table on p.3 for details.
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