Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Workshop
Throw a bowl on the wheel in a working Kyoto kiln
From ¥11,000 / person (tax included)
Instant bookingFree Cancellation
Cancel free of charge up to 2 days before the experience starts.
Experience Overview
A small studio below Kiyomizu-dera that has fired pots on the same site for four generations. You throw two pieces, keep the better one, and it is glazed and posted to you.
- A working kiln, not a tourist studio
- Two throws, keep the best
- Glazed and posted to you
What's Included
Included
Clay, wheel time and glaze
Enough clay for two attempts.
Firing and international shipping
Arrives in about a month.
Apron and hand towels
Wear something you don't mind splashing.
What You'll Do
30 min
A working kiln, not a tourist studio
Four generations of Kiyomizu-yaki on the same site.
30 min
Two throws, keep the best
Most people's second attempt is the keeper.
30 min
Glazed and posted to you
Firing takes three weeks; international shipping included.
Requirements
What to bring and prepare before you join.
Comfortable shoes
There is more standing than sitting.
Cash
Some small shops still do not take cards.
Meeting Point
Location
Kiyomizu 3-chome, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0862, Japan
The studio with the blue noren, halfway up Chawan-zaka
Nearest stations
Accessibility
Get in touch before booking if you have mobility needs — some of the route is on uneven ground and we can usually adapt it.
Your Host
Yuki Tanaka
About Yuki
Born and raised here, and still surprised by it. I started hosting because visitors kept asking me the same questions and I had better answers than the guidebooks did.
Reviews (0 reviews)
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Things to know
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days before the experience starts for a full refund.
Instant booking
Your place is confirmed immediately based on the host's availability.
Dress code
Dress for walking and for the weather.
Secure Payment
Payments are processed securely via Stripe. Your info is safe.
From ¥11,000 / person (tax included)
Instant bookingFree Cancellation
Cancel free of charge up to 2 days before the experience starts.
Each booking helps Japan's ancient architecture stand for another 1,000 years.
Ready to Explore Japan Your Way?
Discover authentic experiences and comfortable stays — carefully curated and easy to book.