Seto Master Craftsmen Private Experience

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Seto City, located about 30 minutes by train from Nagoya, is one of Japan's leading ceramics production areas. With a history of pottery making spanning over a thousand years, it is one of the centers of Japanese ceramic culture and the origin of the word “setomono,” which in Japanese refers to pottery in general. Counted among Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, it has produced vessels in various styles, from everyday tableware to tea ceremony utensils and fine art crafts. 　Throughout the city, areas with climbing kiln ruins and chimneys remain, dotted with artisan workshops and galleries. Simply walking through the streets lets you feel the “living pottery town.” Seto's charm lies in experiencing the process from clay selection to firing, and encountering the artisans' skills and aesthetic sensibilities through pottery wheel and painting experiences, as well as workshop tours. This is a special town where you can experience the “heart” of Japanese ceramic culture up close. Overview ・Special guided tour by Mr. Lee (glass artisan with 47 years of experience) ・Hands-on workshop with master ceramic artists from Seto City ・Interaction experience with master artisans ・Exclusive private tour limited to one group per day What's Included ・Master artisan pottery and glass crafting experience fee ・Two glass pieces and two pottery pieces ・Certificate signed by the master artisan ・Packaging (high-quality paulownia wood box) ・Courier service (shipping fees apply separately) ・Lunch and dinner (enjoyed with the master artisan) ・Shuttle service from Owari-Seto Station Meeting and Pickup ・Meitetsu Seto Line Owari-Seto Station 　12-1 Yamawaki-cho, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture Itinerary 10:00 Departure from Owari-Seto Station → Workshop → Artist Exchange 12:00 Artist Exchange Lunch 13:00 Pottery Studio Tour 14:00 Pottery Workshop → Artist Exchange 17:00 Artist Exchange Dinner 19:00 Disband at Owari-Seto Station Additional Info ・Not wheelchair accessible ・Near public transportation ・Not recommended for pregnant travelers ・Suitable for most travelers ・This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will be participating. ・Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Changing facilities are available. Fees ・Starting at ¥66,000 per person (Including tax) ・Minimum of 2 people, Maximum of 6 people ・Additional participants (3rd person and beyond): 　Starting at ¥44,000 per person (Including tax) 　Observers only: Starting at ¥16,000 per person ・Free for 7 years old and under