Pottery Experience at Kikyo-gama Kiln

　　　　　　　　　　

Would you like to make your own pottery at Kikyo-gama, an traditional anagama kiln located near Kyoto? If you are interested in an active wood-fired kiln, you can only see one outside Kyoto as wood-fired kilns are now prohibited within the city of Kyoto. The pieces you create will be fired in the kiln and sent to you at a later date.

Duration: 2 hours
Meeting Place:  JR Chiyokawa Station
Minimum Number of Participants:  1 to 4 people
Age Requirement: Elementary school age and above 
Operating days: Monday to Friday
Cost (Tax Included): 

  • 1 Person:  32,500 yen
  • 2 -4 people  19,500 per person

Included in the cost:

  • 1kg Clay (equivalent to one large plate or two small plates), instruction fee, and firing fee
  • Transportation between the JR Chiyokawa Station and the Kikyo-gama
  • One Interpreter

*Shipping cost is extra (calculated at the check-out). 

What to Bring:

  • Handkerchief or towel
  • Apron or clothes that can get dirty

Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations are subject to charges starting 7 days before the experience date.

  • From the 7th day onward: 30%
  • The day before: 50%
  • On the day of the experience or no contact: 100%

Please put “Pottery Experience” in the comment to specify the activity of your choice. Thank you very much!