Gallery Tour in Imbe, Bizen City
Tour kilns and galleries in Imbe, the home of Bizen ware. Discover the beauty of pottery carrying forward a thousand-year tradition.
Imbe in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture is a pottery village with a history spanning over a thousand years as a center for Bizen ware production. Around Imbe Station (JR), kilns and galleries are scattered throughout, allowing you to stroll while experiencing the diverse character of Bizen ware. Bizen ware is fired using only earth and flame without glaze, creating unique pieces where no two share the same pattern. The Bizen Ware Museum displays masterworks by Living National Treasures, and visitors can explore the deep history and culture of this tradition, counted among Japan's Six Ancient Kilns.
Access
Just a short walk from Imbe Station (JR)
Hours
10:00〜17:00(ギャラリーにより異なる)
Budget
無料〜1,000円(鑑賞のみ)
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