Revival in Tranquility: Exclusive Minoyaki pottery, exquisite cuisine, and green tea tasting
Enrich your life by embarking on a journey of self-expression and self-discovery, refining your senses through the world of Minoyaki ceramics in the seat of serenity, right here in the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture. Heal and restore your mind, body, and soul far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life as you work on your very own clay creations, explore the rich history of the local area and uncover the deep and undeniable connection between soil and soul. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch of French or Italian made from fresh local ingredients, and genuine matcha served in Mino ware. Stroll down the quaint Oribe Street, uncovering your favourite pieces of Mino ware.
Revival and renewal await you.
Recommended points
● Create your one-of-a-kind Mino ware at the potter's wheel of "THE GROUND MINO".
● Enjoy an exquisite meal of Italian or French cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients.
● Delight in a very special tasting session with matcha served in Mino ware, as well as Mino ware shopping.
Overview
- Season
- 2025/4/1～2026/3/31 (Every day except Wednesdays)
2026/4/1～2027/3/31 (Every Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Activity Time
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Place
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THE GROUND MINO (example)
6-2 Honmachi, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. 507-0033
- Number of Participants
- 2 to 4 people
- Reference Price
- (Until 2026/3/31) From 54,200 yen per person
(From 2026/4/1) From 47,700 yen per person
- Starting Point
- Tajimi Station
- Ending Point
- Tajimi Station
- Meeting Time
- 9:45
- Schedule
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・9:45 - Meet up with guide at Tajimi Station
・10:00 - Depart Tajimi Station by foot
・10:15 - Introduction to pottery materials at THE GROUND MINO warehouse
・10:30 - Pottery activity (1 hour 45 minutes)
・12:15 - Lunch (French or Italian)
・13:45 - THE GROUND MINO gallery and Oribe Street walking tour
・14:30 - Matcha (green tea) tasting session
・15:00 - Walk to Tajimi Station
・15:15 - Disperse at Tajimi Station
*There is the option of walking through the Nagase shopping street during the 15-minute walk to get to and from Tajimi Station and THE GROUND MINO.
**This itinerary is an example.
- Important Information
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(Until 2026/3/31) Lunch options are French and Italian. Please note that French is only available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with venison featured in the French main dish. Dishes contain dairy products and eggs. There are meat and seafood alternatives available for selection during booking if required. Please inform us beforehand of any allergies you may have.
(From 2026/4/1) Italian cuisine is served for lunch. Please note that dishes contain dairy products and eggs. Please inform us of any allergies during booking, with the option to switch to a dish with fish as an alternative.
- Contact Information
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Discover GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
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