Date(s)
From October 17 (Fri) to November 30 (Sun)(Unavailable Thursdays and occasionally other days)
Time(s)
From 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
Cost
¥5,500 per person + shipping (plus optional add-ons if requested)
Discover traditional crafts under the guidance of a certified Hagi Yaki pottery craftsman!
Forget the stresses of everyday life and enjoy the feeling of soothing ceramic clay on your fingertips! In this private workshop for 1 to 6 participants, traditional Hagi Yaki craftsman Taikei Higuchi will guide you step by step in making your own piece—choose from a tumbler cup, teacup, sake cup, small plate, or rice bowl (additional fees apply).
The session lasts about 40 minutes per person. First, you’ll watch a demonstration by the craftsman, then try the process yourself with one-on-one support—enjoying the feeling of truly creating your own work.
Finishing touches will be completed by the craftsman (trimming, bisque firing, glazing, and glaze firing) and delivered to you in about 3 to 5 months.
Meet the Host
Taikei Higuchi | Taikei Higuchi Pottery
With my love for Hagi yaki pottery, I have proudly created works as a traditional craftsman, certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, for 50 years.
Come try your hand at making Hagi yaki pottery!
Schedule
- Program briefing
- Watch Hagi yaki pottery demonstration
- Have a go at making Hagi yaki pottery using an electric wheel, with step-to-step guidance
- Create your own piece by yourself (with support provided as needed)
- Take a photo together
- Relax with a glass of Natsumikan orange juice & fill out questionnaire
- Complete payment & Finish
*Schedule may change due to weather or business conditions on the day
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
Make your own Hagi yaki Pottery
Participants can have a hands-on experience making Hagi yaki pottery using traditional materials.
Experience the Techniques Used to Make Hagi Yaki
Participants can try their hand at making Hagi yaki pottery with the traditional craftsman, Taikei Higuchi.
View Works of the Traditional Craft, Hagi Yaki
Hold Hagi yaki pottery with 400 years of tradition in your own hands and see it up close.
Information
| Date(s) | From October 17 (Fri) to November 30 (Sun)(Unavailable Thursdays and occasionally other days) |
| Time(s) | From 10:00 am & 2:00 pm |
| Location | Taikei Higuchi Pottery 1505-1 Shiibara, Chinto, Hagi-shi 758-0011 |
| Access | From outside Hagi/ Yamaguchi Prefecture: By Car: Chugoku Expressway, from Kyushu, on the Mine I.C. to Hagi: approx. 50 minutes. OR from Osaka, Yamaguchi I.C. to Hagi: approx. 60 minutes By Airplane: Yamaguchi-Ube Airport → Hagi: 1 hour 30 minutes Hagi Iwami Airport → Hagi: 1 hour 15 minutes By Bus: Bus from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station → Hagi: 1 hour and 20 minutes Within Hagi City: By Car: From Hagi Bus Center → approx. 10 minutes JR Higashihagi Station → approx. 5 minutes By foot: Hagi Bus Center → approx. 30 minutes JR Higashihagi Station → approx. 15 minutes Shokasonjuku Academy (inside Shoin Shrine) → approx. 3 minutes |
| Parking | Available |
| Cost | ¥5,500 per person + shipping (plus optional add-ons if requested) |
| Payment Method | Cash, credit card and QR Code Payment accepted |
| Capacity | Up to 6 people per session |
| What to bring | Aprons and towels are provided. Please remove any fake nails in advance. |
| Please note | During the workshop, we will take photos and send them to you via AirDrop or email at the end. Participants who permit us to share their photos on our social media will receive a chopstick rest as a gift! |
| How to make a reservation | By phone: 0838-22-1447 |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least one day in advance. |
| Cancelations | Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel. |
Recommended for…
- solo travellers
- families
- friends
- couples
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