ABOUT
About this spot
This facility distills the appeal of "Bizen ware," Okayama Prefecture's pride to the world. Located inside the JR Imbe Station building, it is extremely convenient to reach. Works by many Bizen ware artists are displayed and sold here, so you can enjoy a wide range of styles all at once. The main attraction is the "hand-building pottery experience," easy for even beginners to try. Active potters serve as instructors and carefully guide you from handling the clay to shaping it, so everyone from children to seniors can enjoy making their own work with confidence. Bizen ware, made without any glaze, using only the power of earth and fire, is known for becoming more comfortable in the hand and more richly flavored the more it is used. Your work will be fired and delivered to your home in about 2 to 3 months, so your travel memory takes tangible form. The surroundings feature an atmospheric townscape of old kilns and brick chimneys, so a stroll before or after your experience is also recommended. Why not spend a moment connecting with traditional craftsmanship on a family trip, with friends, or as a special treat for yourself?
Last updated March 27, 2026