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Okayama: Bizen Ware Story & Pottery Discovery Tour
About
This tour goes beyond simply viewing pottery by guiding you to understand, compare, and choose Bizen ware for yourself. Starting in a museum and continuing into the historic town of Imbe, you will learn how natural elements like fire and clay shape each piece, and why this tradition has endured for over 1,000 years. You will be encouraged to observe closely and reflect on your own preferences.
A key feature is a question introduced at the beginning: if you could take home just one piece, which would it be? This transforms how you engage with the exhibits and connects directly to your visit to local pottery shops, where your personal taste becomes the focus.
By combining cultural storytelli...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Admission fee to Bizen City Museum of Art
Guided walk through Imbe pottery town
Visit to local Bizen ware shops
Guided tour of Bizen City Museum of Art
Personal purchases of Bizen ware
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Bizen City Museum of Art
Meeting point: In front of the entrance of Bizen City Museum of Art.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
Return
Imbe Station
End point: Imbe Station.
The tour ends at a train station, offering convenient access for your onward travel.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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About
This tour goes beyond simply viewing pottery by guiding you to understand, compare, and choose Bizen ware for yourself. Starting in a museum and continuing into the historic town of Imbe, you will learn how natural elements like fire and clay shape each piece, and why this tradition has endured for over 1,000 years. You will be encouraged to observe closely and reflect on your own preferences.
A key feature is a question introduced at the beginning: if you could take home just one piece, which would it be? This transforms how you engage with the exhibits and connects directly to your visit to local pottery shops, where your personal taste becomes the focus.
By combining cultural storytelli...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Admission fee to Bizen City Museum of Art
Guided walk through Imbe pottery town
Visit to local Bizen ware shops
Guided tour of Bizen City Museum of Art
Personal purchases of Bizen ware
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Bizen City Museum of Art
Meeting point: In front of the entrance of Bizen City Museum of Art.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
Return
Imbe Station
End point: Imbe Station.
The tour ends at a train station, offering convenient access for your onward travel.
Itinerary
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Bizen City Museum of Art
Bizen City Museum of Art offers an essential introduction to Bizen ware, one of Japan’s oldest pottery traditions. The museum showcases a wide range of works, from historical pieces to contemporary creations, allowing visitors to understand the unique characteristics of unglazed, wood-fired ceramics. By observing differences in color, texture, and natural patterns created by flame and ash, visitors gain a deeper appreciation of how nature and craftsmanship come together in Bizen ware.
1 hour
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Inbe
Imbe is the historic heart of Bizen ware production, where pottery has been made for over 1,000 years. Walking through the area, visitors can see traditional kilns, workshops, and shops lining the old streets, offering a glimpse into a living craft culture. The town’s environment—rich clay deposits, abundant pine forests for fuel, and access to transportation routes—has supported the continuous development of Bizen ware, making Imbe a unique place where tradition and daily life remain closely connected.
