| Shoudai ware, with a four hundred year history. You can also see the firing of a climbing kiln.
|
Theme
of the tour:
We use the local clay to maintain our traditions. You can see our
ceramic wares being made on a potter’s wheel. You can also see the
firing of a climbing kiln if your schedule permits. The firing is
carried out seven or eight times per year. There are various types
of wares at the show-shop section with new works including cups
and small dishes for everyday-use as well as vases for gifts. Koshodai
ware and others are displayed in the exhibition room and reference
room, which are both located on the second floor. |
| Facility Name |
Koshodai Ware Fumoto Pottery |
| Location |
1728-1 Fumoto, Arao, Kumamoto 864-0166 |
| Access |
15 minutes drive from JR Arao Station
10 minutes drive from JR Nagasu Station |
| Parking |
Available for (five large-scale
buses and 30 cars) |
| Target |
Students (elementary school, junior
high school, high school and university) and adults |
| The number of people able to tour |
1 - 200 |
| Other conditions |
A reservation is necessary if you
need guidance or if you use a chartered bus. |
| Time when the tour is available |
9:00 - 18:00 |
| Time required for the tour |
40 minutes up to 90 minutes |
| Non-business days |
Workshop is closed on Tuesdays but
the exhibition room is always open. |
| Availability of foreign languages |
No foreign language service is available
so non-Japanese visitors will need an interpreter. |
| Reservation Requirements |
Reservation is necessary. |
| How to apply |
By telephone, fax or mail |
| Applications |
Koshodai Ware Fumoto Pottery Arao
Tourist Association |
| TEL |
0968-68-0456, 0968-66-0939 |
