[Perfect for those who are interested in craftsmanship and learning from artisans experienced in the field of pottery.]

• You will experience casting, that is the fundamental step of making Hasamiyaki, after learning the history of Hasamiyaki and the system of making pottery in Hasami.

• The work by the artisan is surprising as if making a plastic model.

• You will try painting after slip casting, then get your own pottery delivered to you after the tour.

[Itinery]

Meeting at Kurawankan (Togei no Yakata)

• Orientation: A tour guide will introduce Hasamiyaki's 400-year-old history like Kurawanka-wan and Conpura-bin (bottle) and its making process.

Moving to Nakaoyama by taxi.

• Lunch in Bunka no Sato 'Shikisha', eating 'Hasamiyaki Gozen' (set lunch)

• Looking around Nakaoyama with a tour guide

• Moving to the atelier for slip casting

• Learning about each step of making pottery, making moulds, forming, using a pottery wheel and slip casting, from certified traditional craftsman

• Pottery experience; slip casting and painting

• You will try painting after slip casting, then get your own pottery delivered to you after the tour.

Then to Kurawankan (Togei no Yakata) and finish the tour

• Upon request enjoy shopping in Nishinohara, which is popular for women