Season

Year-round

Group

2 - 8 guests

Duration

2 hours

Pricing

¥​4,700 per adult
¥​2,350 per child
*Tax included

In 2015 Shinpei Mawatari came to Yoichi and brought with him his skills as a potter using the local clays and earth of Yoichi and Hokkaido. This experience takes place in Mr. Mawatari’s countryside studio, and after learning some 

simple techniques, you’ll be able to take your time and make your own special earthenware. Whether you make a mug by hand, or plates and cups using the potters wheel, we hope you make a special Yoichi keepsake to take home with you.

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Tour language
Japanese

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Pricing details

Adults (age 13 and up)	¥​4,700
Children (ages 6-12)	¥​2,350

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Times Available​​

Morning	9:00-12:00
Afternoon	13:00-17:00

Each class runs for approximately 2 hours.
(subject to change depending on content)

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Itinerary

1	Meet at Mr. Mawatari's studio
2	Pottery instruction & making
3	Wrap-up

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Requirements
Groups between 2 to 8 guests
​* Larger groups may be accommodated

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Items to bring

• Comfortable clothes & shoes that are ok to dirty
• Warm clothes during winter
• Apron (not required)
  

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What's included

• Materials cost (1 kg of clay per person)
  
• Experience fee
  
• Consumption tax
  

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Notes

• This experience is appropriate for elementary school students on up. (Younger children are allowed but may not participate in the experience)
• This experience will cover the making of pottery, before firing in the kiln.
• Fired pottery can be picked up or sent to customers at a later date. Shipping will be cash on delivery.

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Transportation
Not included. If you need assistance with transportation, please make a note in the comments section.

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Payment method
Bank transfer

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Additional Notes

• The tour may be cancelled due to severe weather conditions. (heavy rain, winds, snow and lightning etc.)
• In the event we need to cancel the tour we will contact you on the day/day before the tour. Please be sure to note your mobile phone number, or the name of your accommodations where you can be reached. 
• We can prepare a tour that best fits you and your group. Please let us know if you have any physical restrictions.
• Cancellations and charges:​

Before the tour date	50% Charge
On tour date	100% charge
Tour begins/No show	100% charge

• If you call after hours (8:00-17:00), the cancellation policy for the next day applies.

Booking Inquiries

• Please choose you preferred date from the calendar.
• This request will go to the booking agent.
• Date requests are first come, first served.
• Please be informed that the tour for your preferred date may be full even if the calendar shows it as open. In that case, the tour give may contact you to discuss alternative dates.
• After the request has been received, the tour guide will contact you by phone or email to confirm your tour.
• If you did not receive a confirmation from us within 2 business days, please contact us directly.
• We will accept bookings up to 7 days before the tour by 18:00.

Meeting place
Mawatari Pottery Studio
1800-3 Sakaemachi, Yoichi

¥​4,700 per Adult
¥​2,350 per Child
*Tax included

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