The Beauty Born from Fire and Earth, Iga-yaki

The Beauty Born from Fire and Earth, Iga-yaki

- Visitors will get to speak directly to the 8th generation head of this shop that was founded in 1832.- While the main building is usually closed to the public, participants will get exclusive access and enjoy matcha green tea and sweets served on Iga ware pottery as they listen to the head of the shop talk about clay pots and Iga ware pottery.- You can keep the Iga ware plate on which the sweets are served and take it home./- Iga ware is a type of pottery made in and around Iga City in Mie Prefecture, using the clay from around the Iga area that is known for its high resistance to fire.The story starts four million years ago, as weathered granite accumulated at the bottom of Lake Biwa, creating clay that contained lignite and other substances. This clay was baked in fire made from burning the red pine from the local green forests, resulting in the creation of Iga ware pottery.Due to its high resistance to fire, this type of pottery has come to be known for producing excellent clay pots and heat-resistant tableware.

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Curtain at the shop entrance

Curtain at the shop entrance

Clay pot

Clay pot

Climbing kiln

Climbing kiln

Hallway in the main building

Hallway in the main building

Information

Minimum Number of Passengers
1 person
Maximum Capacity
10 participants
Participation Restrictions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Meeting and Exchange Areas
Nagatanien Iga Flagship Store
569 Marubashira, Iga City, Mie Prefecture
Open Period
Year-round
Closed Period
Closed during the Obon and New Year holidays (please inquire about specific dates).
Tour Schedule
1) Meet up at Nagatanien 2) Tour of climbing kiln and explanation of Iga pottery by President Nagatani/ 3) Tour of the museum followed by relocation to the main building, where you can enjoy matcha tea and sweets while listening to the president speak 4) Shopping time, if desired/ Program ends
Required Time
Around 1 hour
Provision of Meals
Meals are provided
Open to meal requests
Nothing in particular
Universal accessibility
Nothing in particular
Parking
2 buses, 50 standard-sized vehicles
Notes
- Matcha green tea and sweets will be served. If you have any food allergies, please inform the staff in advance.
Related websites
https://igamono.co.jp/

This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.

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