Pottery Wheel Class in Higashiyama
From ¥128,500 for up to 2 guests · 90 minutes
Throw two pieces on the wheel in a family pottery studio with a folk kiln, in the Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki traditions; they are fired and delivered to you.
- Where
- Kyoto
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Group size
- 1–4 guests
In a pottery studio built around a folk kiln, the third-generation head of the family teaches you to throw Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics on the wheel. You make two pieces, such as a yunomi cup and a chawan bowl.
They are fired and delivered to you after the experience. You can also look over the family's ceramics, with commentary, over a cup of matcha, and take home a yunomi cup made by the instructor himself.
What is included
- Wheel instruction
- Firing and delivery of your two pieces
- Matcha
- A yunomi cup made by the instructor
- English-speaking guide
Host and place
Hosted by A potter
Meeting point Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed
Cancellation policy for this experience
Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:
Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.
We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.
Good to know
How long is Pottery Wheel Class in Higashiyama?
Pottery Wheel Class in Higashiyama lasts 90 minutes.
How much does Pottery Wheel Class in Higashiyama cost?
From ¥128,500 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 4 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.
How many guests can join?
This experience takes 1 to 4 guests, so it stays small and personal.
Where does it take place and where do we meet?
The experience takes place in Kyoto. Meeting point: Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed.
What is included?
Wheel instruction, Firing and delivery of your two pieces, Matcha, A yunomi cup made by the instructor and English-speaking guide.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.
