Legendary Treasures: Guided tour of Kokeizan 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
● Stroll through the serene and scenic grounds of the Kokeizan Eiho-ji Temple with a guide, providing deeper insight into the history of Zen and its architecture befitting the title of National Treasure.
● Tour the climbing kiln and use traditional Minoyaki pottery techniques at the potter's wheel at the Suigetsugama Kiln.
● Create your very own pottery at a kiln built by the late Toyozo Arakawa, who was a Living National Treasure and highly-acclaimed potter.
● Savor a delicious range of Japanese food, plated and presented in ways that showcase the visual harmony between cuisine and tableware meticulously crafted by Minoyaki ceramic artists.
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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