Zasu Pottery at Hanayama -Gallery and Anagama (Traditional Wood-Fired Kiln) Tour-

Visit Zasu Pottery, home to one of the few remaining anagama (traditional wood-fired kilns) in the Tohoku region. The pottery produces unglazed, natural-fired pieces. The experience includes a tour of the kiln and a visit to the gallery with explanations from the pottery master. A pottery wheel demonstration is available upon request, and all visitors receive a souvenir piece fired in the anagama kiln.

Details

Plan Price: ¥3,200 per person
*Same price for adults and children

What’s Included

Tour Fee
Souvenir (a piece fired in the anagama kiln)
Handling fee

Not Included

Transportation Costs
Insurance Fee
Personal expenses（e.g. beverages）

Set Dates: April 1st, 2025 – March 31st, 2026
*The tour will run as needed upon receiving requests, except on the excluded dates listed below.
*This tour will also be offered next year.
*This program is available on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays. However, availability may be limited depending on reservation status, so prior inquiry is required.
*Reservations during Obon and New Year holidays are accepted; however, please consult with us in advance.

Excluded Date: •During Pottery firings twice a year (late September to early October, late February to early March)
•Off-site days for exhibitions and pottery classes (2nd and 4th Saturdays)
*Please note these dates are approximate and subject to change. Kindly confirm the details when making your reservation.

Time Length: Approximately 1 hour

Meeting Place&Time

[Meeting Place]
Zasu Pottery (33 Honsawa Inahoshiba, Hanayama, Kurihara City, Miyagi, Japan)

[Meeting Time]
10 minutes before requested time
*If you expect to be late, please be sure to contact us.

Map

Min. # of Participation: 2 people

Max. # of Participants: 20 people

Supoported Languages: Japanese, English
* The pottery master is able to provide basic explanations in English; however, the tour includes some specialized content. To ensure a deeper understanding, we recommend that an interpreter accompany the group.

Plan Details: Zasu Pottery is one of the few remaining anagama (traditional wood-fired kilns) in the Tohoku region, continuing the tradition of producing unglazed, natural-fired pottery. Their work features everyday tableware as well as flower vases, tea utensils, and art objects, blending traditional techniques with designs that fit modern lifestyles.
During the experience, you will tour the old-style anagama kiln while listening to explanations from the pottery master. You will also visit the gallery showcasing pieces fired in this kiln. If you find a favorite item, purchases are available. Upon request, you can also watch a demonstration of pottery wheel throwing by the pottery master.
At the end of the tour, you will receive a carefully selected souvenir from the pottery master.

Course Details

1. Kiln Tour
Explore an old-style anagama (wood-fired) kiln with explanations in English provided by the Pottery master.

2. Gallery Visit
View the pottery works fired in the kiln; selected pieces are available for purchase.

3. Souvenir
All visitors will receive a carefully selected souvenir from the pottery master.

* Pottery wheel demonstrations by the pottery master are also available upon request.

Necessary When making a reservation

1. Desired tour date

2. Name of Representative

3. Number of Participants

4. Contact Information of On-site Accompanying Person (must be reachable on the day)

5. Transportation on the day

Other(Notes): •On the day of the experience, please be sure to follow all instructions given by the staff.
•If you are arriving by a large vehicle (such as a bus), we will guide you to a parking area located about a 5–10 minute walk from Zasu Pottery. If you plan to use a large vehicle, please inform us in advance.

Cancellation Policy: 1 day before the tour start date: 50%
Day of tour: 100%

Closing Date: 14 days before date of Tour

Operating Company: Zasu Pottery
33 Honsawa Inahoshiba, Hanayama, Kurihara City, Miyagi, Japan 〒987-2511
Tel / Fax: +81-228-56-2750
Email: zasugama@brown.plala.or.jp

Inquiries: Miyagi Prefecture Tourism Federation
14th floor of the Miyagi Prefectural Government Building, 3-8-1, Hon-cho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi, Japan 〒980-8570
Tel: +81-22-221-1864　Fax: +81-22-211-2829
Email: dmo@miyagi-kankou.or.jp
Business Days: Monday to Friday
Business Hours: 8:30 am – 5:15 pm (JST)