As you walk through the town, you will see how Bizen ware is embedded in daily life—from active kilns to historic sites—revealing a living craft culture rather than a display. Bizen pottery is known for its unglazed technique, using only clay, fire, and natural ash. Traditional wood-firing lasts up to two weeks, with artisans working in shifts to manage flames in climbing kilns fueled by red pine.

Imbe is also the hometown of MLB MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2025). Through conversations with locals, you may discover how closely he is connected to and loved by the community.

If you select the optional pottery experience, you will create your own piece under an instructor’s guidance. One or two pieces will be selected for firing in a traditional wood kiln. As firing takes place only once a year, your finished work will be delivered approximately 3 to 12 months later. This reflects the patience and authenticity of Bizen pottery, making the experience meaningful beyond the day of the tour.

Sample Itinerary

• Meet you at your hotel lobby
• Bizensian (Optional)
• Kayabuki Gallery Youzankyo (Optional)
• Inbe Bizen
• Tempo Kiln (Optional)
• Inbe North Large Kiln Ruins
• Amatsu Shrine
• Bisyugama
  

  Included

  • National Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Hotel Pickup
  • Public Transportation fee
  • Workshop Fees(Workshop Experience Option Only)
  • International Shipping Fees (Workshop Experience Option Only)

  Excluded

  • Personal Expenses
  • Lunch or snacks

  Please note the following

  ☆The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons
  ☆Private tours can be customized to your interests and preferences. Let us know any place you wish to visit. If you would like to include one of the activities/sites, please let us know.
  ☆The order might change depending and the selection of sights could also be modified.
  ☆Tours can be arranged for a small group and a large group. We will suggest appropriate transportation for your group size.

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  If you cancel your booking, the following cancellation rates and remittance charges will be charged.
  (1) 3-14 days prior to the tour date: 30 % of the tour fee
  (2) 2 days before the tour date: 50 % of the tour fee
  (3) 1 day before the tour date: 100 % of the tour fee