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
¥1,100 per person, per technique lesson (plus optional add-ons if requested, firing of sample piece made during lesson, etc)
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 a private session for 1 to 6 participants, traditional Hagi yaki craftsman Taikei Higuchi will provide one-on-one guidance as you try your hand at your chosen pottery technique. Each activity takes about 10 minutes.
The pottery techniques you can choose from are…
① Creating a tumbler cup on an electric potter’s wheel
② Applying brushmark slip (hakeme)
③ Applying glaze
Optional services such as kiln firing and specifying glaze colors are available for an additional fee. If you would like to keep the piece you made and have it fired, your finished piece will be shipped in 3 to 5 months.
Photos taken during the experience will be sent to your smartphone at the end, where you can also enjoy a glass of refreshing natsumikan orange juice.
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 experience the techniques used to make Hagi yaki pottery!
Schedule
- Program briefing
- Your chosen lesson begins
- Take a photo together
- Relax with a glass of natsumikan orange juice & fill out questionnaire
- Complete payment & finish
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 the techniques used by Hagi yaki pottery traditional craftsman, Taikei Higuchi.
View Works of the Traditional Craft, Hagi Yaki
Experience Hagi yaki pottery, a craft with over 400 years of tradition, by holding it in your hands and seeing it up close. In the world of tea ceremony, Hagi yaki has long been prized for its unique feature known as “Hagi no Nanabake,” where the pottery’s appearance subtly changes over time.
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 | ¥1,100 per person, per technique lesson (+ extra for any added options, firing of sample piece made during lesson, etc) |
| 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 | This is a simple hands-on experience only, where you try out the techniques used by a professional—not a crafting class where you take home the piece you made. If you would like to keep the Hagi yaki you made, we can arrange it for an additional ¥2,200 per item plus shipping. |
| 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
- those who love pottery
- anyone interested in traditional crafts
- those who enjoy making things
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