The Beauty Born from Fire and Earth, Iga-yaki
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- Visitors will get to speak directly to the 8th generation head of this shop that was founded in 1832.- While the main building is usually closed to the public, participants will get exclusive access and enjoy matcha green tea and sweets served on Iga ware pottery as they listen to the head of the shop talk about clay pots and Iga ware pottery.- You can keep the Iga ware plate on which the sweets are served and take it home./- Iga ware is a type of pottery made in and around Iga City in Mie Prefecture, using the clay from around the Iga area that is known for its high resistance to fire.The story starts four million years ago, as weathered granite accumulated at the bottom of Lake Biwa, creating clay that contained lignite and other substances. This clay was baked in fire made from burning the red pine from the local green forests, resulting in the creation of Iga ware pottery.Due to its high resistance to fire, this type of pottery has come to be known for producing excellent clay pots and heat-resistant tableware.
Photos
Curtain at the shop entrance
Clay pot
Climbing kiln
Hallway in the main building
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 person
- Maximum Capacity
- 10 participants
- Participation Restrictions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Nagatanien Iga Flagship Store
569 Marubashira, Iga City, Mie Prefecture - Open Period
- Year-round
- Closed Period
- Closed during the Obon and New Year holidays (please inquire about specific dates).
- Tour Schedule
- 1) Meet up at Nagatanien 2) Tour of climbing kiln and explanation of Iga pottery by President Nagatani/ 3) Tour of the museum followed by relocation to the main building, where you can enjoy matcha tea and sweets while listening to the president speak 4) Shopping time, if desired/ Program ends
- Required Time
- Around 1 hour
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are provided
- Open to meal requests
- Nothing in particular
- Universal accessibility
- Nothing in particular
- Parking
- 2 buses, 50 standard-sized vehicles
- Notes
- - Matcha green tea and sweets will be served. If you have any food allergies, please inform the staff in advance.
- Related websites
- https://igamono.co.jp/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
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