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Shiga: Discover the Living Tradition of Shigaraki Pottery

By DeepExperience
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The previous price was $155 and current price is $108 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

Delve into the rich tradition of Shigaraki ware, one of Japan's revered ceramic arts, on a guided two-hour tour in Shiga Prefecture. Begin at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park and Museum, where a local guide will share the storied history of this unique pottery, known for its earthy textures and stunning natural glazes. Witness contemporary artisans at work in two nearby studios, learning about their craft and the geological aspects that shape Shigaraki’s signature style. This tour is perfect for lovers of Japanese culture, ceramics collectors, or anyone curious about the intersection of art and community.

  • Guided two-hour exploration of Shigaraki's ceramic tradition
  • Visit the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park and Museum
  • Observe artisans in two working studios and shops
  • Opportunity to purchase authentic Shigaraki ware with guide support

Activity location

  • Shigaraki Pottery Museum
    • Shigarakicho Nagano
    • 529-1851, Koka, Shiga, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shigaraki Station
    • 192 Shigarakichō Nagano
    • 529-1851, Koka, Shiga, Japan

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Shiga: Discover the Living Tradition of Shigaraki Pottery
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$154.27
$107.99 x 1 Adult$107.99
Total
The previous price was $154.27 and current price is $107.99
30% off
Until Thu, Oct 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to two working Shigaraki studios and shops
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Shigaraki Ceramic Museum
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cost of any purchases

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Shigaraki Pottery Museum
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park and Museum is the best place to discover the history and artistry of Shigaraki ware, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. Its galleries trace more than 700 years of pottery tradition, from rustic storage jars to refined tea bowls admired by tea masters. Visitors learn how local clay, rich in feldspar, creates the distinctive textures and natural ash glazes that define Shigaraki ware. Carefully curated exhibitions highlight the link between geology, craft, and aesthetics, especially the wabi-sabi spirit of beauty in imperfection. The museum also features works by contemporary artists, showing how tradition continues to evolve today, making it an essential starting point for anyone exploring Shigaraki’s ceramic heritage.
Shigarakicho Nagano
  • 50m
The town of Shigaraki is more than just a pottery hub—it is a living community shaped by clay, kilns, and artisans. For centuries, potters have drawn from the ancient Lake Biwa deposits, firing clay in traditional kilns to create durable, warm-colored wares. Walking through Shigaraki, visitors see the cultural landscape that grew around this craft: tanuki statues guarding storefronts, family workshops selling handmade wares, and studios where artisans balance tradition with innovation. Each corner of the town reflects how pottery has defined both its identity and its economy. By exploring workshops and shops, travelers step into the rhythm of a place where geology, history, and artistry converge, making Shigaraki a unique destination where the spirit of Japanese ceramics comes vividly to life.

Location

Activity location

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    Shigaraki Pottery Museum
    • Shigarakicho Nagano
    • 529-1851, Koka, Shiga, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Shigaraki Station
    • 192 Shigarakichō Nagano
    • 529-1851, Koka, Shiga, Japan

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