Legendary Treasures: Guided tour of Kokeisan Eiho-ji Temple, Suigetsugama pottery, lunch in Minoyaki ware
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The Suigetsugama Kiln was built in 1946 on a vast plot of leased land from Eiho-ji Temple by Living National Treasure and highly-acclaimed potter, Toyozo Arakawa. It was named after "Suigetsudo", another title belonging to the temple, also a renowned National Treasure. The ties between the temple and pottery date back centuries, from when Zen monk Muso Soseki who opened the temple in 1313 encountered the latter on his path of enlightenment and nature through tea, an important feature of Zen. Seek and find peace as the monks did, before further renewal as you focus on your creation of Minoyaki pottery through rokuro (the potter's wheel). Unearth calm repose through the stillness of your heart.
Recommended points
● This exclusive plan includes items such as a guided walk around Kokeizan Eiho-ji Temple, Rokuro (potter's wheel) pottery making and the Climbing Kiln Tour at Suigetsugama and a delicious Japanese lunch served in elegant Minoyaki ceramics made by Minoyaki artists.
● Suigetsugama, built by the late Toyozo Arakawa in 1946, is the only kiln that produces Minoyaki pottery the traditional way and is also designated as a Intangible Cultural Property of Tajimi City.
● The name of the kiln was bestowed upon by the late Master Shimada Kikusen, the former chief priest of Nanzenji Temple, in honor of the Kannondo Hall (also called Suigetsujo), a National Treasure of Kokeizan Eiho-ji Temple.
● Enjoy this special opportunity to create your very own pottery with Kokeizan Eiho-ji Temple and Suigetsugama as backdrops to your contemplation in creation.
Overview
- Season
- 2025/4/1~2026/3/31 (Open on Thur, Fri, Sat – Please consult for visits on other days.)
- Activity Time
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Place
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Suigetsugama Kiln (example)
7-14 Kokeisancho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. 507-0014
- Number of Participants
- 2 people *Please inquire in the case of 1 person.
- Reference Price
- 67,300 yen per person
- Starting Point
- Tajimi Station
- Ending Point
- Tajimi Station
- Meeting Time
- 10:00
- Schedule
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・10:15~10:30 - Departure from Tajimi Station by taxi
・10:30~11:45 - Kokeizan Eiho-ji guided tour
・11:50~12:00 - Kokeizan → Lunch (by taxi)
・12:00~13:00 - Lunch at Yohaku ** Enjoy your meal served in beautiful Minoyaki
・13:00~13:10 - Yohaku → Suigetsugama (by taxi)
・13:15~14:00 - Suigetsugama Climbing Kiln, gallery tour with explanation (with reference to Toyozo Arakawa)
・14:00~15:00 - Rokuro (potter’s wheel) activity
・15:10~15:30 - Depart for Tajimi Station (by taxi)
・15:50 - Dispersal at Tajimi Station
***This itinerary is an example.
- Important Information
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● Lunch is a Japanese set meal. Please be sure to state any allergies you may have at the time of booking. Vegan and halal options are unavailable.
● Please inform us of your address, phone number (home and mobile), email address, and name of addressee for the delivery of your finished pottery piece.
● Your finished pottery piece will be delivered 2-3 months after activity completion.
- 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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