～ Recommended activities ～

Experience pottery making while learning about the history of Koto-yaki

＜Restored Koto-yaki Isshiro Kiln Koto-yaki pottery experience＞

 

Koto ware, which produced many masterpieces as the official kiln of Hikone domain at the end of the Edo period

The history of the craft came to a halt during the Meiji period, but potter Ichiro Nakagawa, who regretted its demise, aimed to revive it and built a kiln in Hikone-shi

That workshop is Koto-yaki Isshiro Kiln.

While listening to valuable talks from the head of Isshiro Kiln, the only kiln producing Koto ware, such as the history of Koto ware and its revival,

Enjoy a pottery experience

For details on the "Reborn Koto Ware Isshiro Kiln" click here

 

[How to make a reservation]

Apply directly by phone or emailfruit

TEL:0749-24-6711

ichishirougama@gmail.com

For details on booking the "Koto-yaki Pottery Experience", click here

 

[Pick-up and drop-off]

none

 

[Experience time]

Start time: 10:00 or 14:00 Experience time: 1.5 hours

* Reservations must be made at least one week before the experience.

 

[Experience fee]

Varies depending on themenu

Hand-made 2,750 yen (tax included)

Painting: 1,650 yen (tax included)

Electric potter's wheel 3,850 yen (tax included)

*The painting can be delivered to your hotel the next morning.

*Pottery experience will be delivered in 1-2 months (shipping fee will be charged separately)

 

【method of payment】

Customers pay directly by cash or card during the experience

 

 

 

Empty-handed bass fishing experience

< Lake Biwa specialty bass fishing experience (with guide) >

 

They will teach bass fishing in a clear and careful manner to beginners and small children as well as experienced anglers.

You can wear casual clothes and participate empty-handed.

Come enjoy bass fishingin the best environment withfriends, family, as a couple, or even by yourself.

 

[Schedule, availability, reservations, inquiries]

Please check the website of the tour operator (here)​

*How to read the tour operator's reservation status calendar
Guide booked … Fully booked＿_
Guides not available … Closed　　　 ＿_

Calendar is blank ... Guide available

 

[How to inquire and make reservations]

When making a reservation, please first contact us by phone or through the organizer's email form (→here).​

 

[Transfer]

Please contact the tour company in advance if you wish to arrange transportation.

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone, Nagahama Station,Pick-up service to Maibara Station is available.

When you contact us, please indicate your preferred pick-up location.

 

[Boat departure/arrival point/departure point]

Nagahama Port Boat Landing

 

[Departure time]

Generally, guides are available for 8 hours a day.

Departure times can be adjusted to suit your schedule. If you depart early in the morning, it will start at sunrise.

If the weather is deemed unsafe to depart, the trip will be cancelled.