Sogetsu Ceramic Kiln
The ceramic kiln, surrounded by a rich natural environment, welcomes anyone or any group who wish to have the creative experience of making ikebana containers at a reasonable price.
“Sogetsu Ceramic Kiln and Hiroshi Teshigahara” by Akane Teshigahara
My father, Hiroshi Teshigahara, opened Sogetsu Ceramic Kiln in 1973.
He was engaged not only in ikebana but also in several fields of creative work including painting, movies, pottery, calligraphy, and landscape gardening. Among them, the world of pottery making, I believe, was truly able to release his inner self.
He was always extremely busy in Tokyo, but during his visits to this studio, he immersed himself in working with clay to make containers, regardless of time.
The memories of Hiroshi are still present in every corner of this studio as he loved this space more than anywhere else.
Access
16-20 Ozowara, Nyugun-echizen-cho, Fukui Prefecture 916-0273, Japan
Tel: +81-778-32-2234
– Approx. 35 minutes by taxi from JR Hokuriku Shinkansen “Echizen-Takefu” Station
– Approx. 30 minutes by bus or taxi from Happi Line Fukui “Takefu” Station or Fukui Railway “Shimmei” Station
*For those using public transportation, we recommend taking a taxi from the station. Rental cars are also a convenient option.
By Taxi
– About 35 minutes from JR Hokuriku Shinkansen “Echizen-Takefu” Station
– About 30 minutes from Happi Line Fukui “Takefu” Station or Fukui Railway “Shimmei” Station
– Approximate fare: ¥5,000–¥6,000 one way
By Bus
– From Happi Line Fukui “Takefu” Station: Take the Fukutetsu Bus (Takefu–Echizen Coast Line) bound for Kareizaki, get off at “Togei-mura-guchi (Ceramic Village)” stop – fare: ¥650 one way
– From Fukui Railway “Shimmei” Station: Take the Fukutetsu Bus (Sabaura Line) bound for Kareizaki, get off at “Togei-mura-guchi (Ceramic Village)” stop – fare: ¥720 one way
*From the “Togei-mura-guchi (Ceramic Village)” bus stop, it is about a 20-minute walk to the Sogetsu Ceramic Studio. Please note that there is an uphill slope along the way.
By Car (through Expressway)
Around 30-minute drive from Takefu Interchange (from Kyoto and Nagoya areas) and from Sabae Interchange (from Kanazawa area)
Around 50-minute drive on Route 305 from Tsuruga Interchange (from Meishin Expressway and Maiwaka Expressway)
※Echizen Ceramic Village Parking Lot is available.
Guide to Use
Prior reservation is necessary.
Pottery advisers are available to assist your forming containers in this studio. The finished works will be sent to you in about one-and-a -half or two months.
In principle, communication is in Japanese only. Please arrange your interpreter yourself, if need one.
Open Hours
| One-day use: | 10:00am-4:00pm |
| Half-day use in the morning: | 10:00am-1:00pm |
| Half-day use in the afternoon: | 1:00-4:00pm |
Charges
| One-day use: | 4,000 yen/person |
| Half-day use: | 2,000 yen/person |
| Clay fee: | 2,500 yen/kg |
※Consumption tax included.
Reservations and inquiries
TEL：0778-32-2234
E-mail：tobo@sogetsu.com
To apply by e-mail, please download the application form below and provide the required information.
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