Experience Hagi-yaki from clay to craft through 3 immersive days in Hagi. Create your own pieces in a historic workshop, meet a master potter, and explore the samurai town where this distinctive ceramic tradition has flourished for centuries.
Duration
3D/2N
Group Size
2−4 guests
*Private tour
Season
Year-round
Price
From ¥268,000 per guest
Highlights
Create Your Own Hagi-yaki:
Spend two days creating your own Hagi-yaki pieces under the guidance of a master potter at one of Hagi’s historic kilns.
Discover the Pottery Cherished by Samurai:
Learn how Hagi-yaki was cherished by samurai and lords for centuries, and discover 400 years of tradition, craftsmanship, and culture with a master potter.
Experience Hagi Beyond the Kiln:
Explore Hagi’s historic castle town, enjoy local cuisine, and discover the landscapes and traditions that have shaped Hagi-yaki culture.
Itinerary
9:30 am — Meet at Shin-Yamaguchi Station and travel to Hagi by private vehicle.
11:00 am–6:00 pm — Hagi-yaki Making (Day 1)
Begin your private Hagi-yaki experience at a historic kiln and learn the traditional techniques of making Hagi-yaki under the guidance of a master potter.
6:15 pm — Check in at the hotel.
*Lunch: Self-purchased (up to ¥1,500 included) / Dinner: Hotel
*Stay at Hagi Honjn
8:30 am — Depart from the hotel.
8:45 am–12:15 pm — Samurai Town Cycling
Explore Hagi’s historic castle town by electric bike, discovering its samurai heritage, historic streets, and scenic surroundings.
1:30–4:30 pm — Hagi-yaki Master Potter Experience
Enjoy an exclusive private experience with the 14th-generation master potter of a kiln with over 400 years of Hagi-yaki tradition. Discover the history, craftsmanship, and enduring spirit behind one of Japan’s most distinctive ceramic traditions.
*The Samurai Town Cycling tour can be replaced with a walking tour upon request.
*Breakfast: Hotel / Lunch: Local restaurant / Dinner: Hotel
*Stay at Hagi Honjn
8:00 am — Depart from the hotel.
8:15 am–3:30 pm — Hagi-yaki Making (Day 2)
Continue your hands-on Hagi-yaki experience and complete your work under the guidance of the master potter.
4:00–5:00 pm — Travel from Hagi to Shin-Yamaguchi Station by private vehicle.
*Breakfast: Hotel / Lunch: Self-purchased (up to ¥1,500 included)
Hagi Honjin
A popular onsen hotel featuring 14 different types of hot springs. In addition to twin rooms, single rooms are also available.
*Occupancy: 1–3 guests per room
Tomoe Ryokan — Upgrade Option
A historic ryokan with over 100 years of history, offering garden-view rooms and a blend of traditional Japanese charm and modern comfort.
*Additional cost: Approx. ¥15,000 per guest, per night
*Occupancy: 1 – 4 guests per room
Tour Details
| Season | Year-round |
| Duration | 3 days / 2 nights |
| Group Size | 2 – 4 guests |
| Price (tax included) | 2 guests: ¥283,000 per guest 3 – 4 guests: ¥268,000 per guest |
| Included | – Private transfer: Shin-Yamaguchi ⇆ Hagi – 2-night stay at Hagi Honjin with breakfast & dinner – 3 lunches, including up to ¥1,500 per person per day for self-arranged lunches on Days 1 & 3 – English-speaking local guide during sightseeing – All Hagi-yaki making and other experience fees – All admission fees – Hotel transfers during the tour – International shipping for up to 3 standard-sized Hagi-yaki pieces |
| Excluded | – Transportation to/from Shin-Yamaguchi Station before and after the tour – Personal expenses – Drinks not included with meals – Travel insurance |
| Participant Requirements | – Minimum height: 135 cm (4 ft 5 in) – Participants must be able to ride a bicycle independently and safely. |
| Booking Conditions | Advance requests of at least 14 days are recommended. |
| Cancellation Policy | 21 days or more before the start date: No charge 20–8 days before the start date: 20% 7–2 days before the start date: 30% 1 day before the start date: 40% On the start date (before departure): 50% After departure / No-show: 100% |
| Note | – Guests are required to arrange their own travel insurance before the tour. – The itinerary and tour activities may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. – Restaurants may be changed to another local restaurant depending on availability. – The Samurai Town Cycling tour can be replaced with a walking tour upon request. – Hagi-yaki pieces require time for drying and firing before they can be shipped, so they are generally ready for international shipping approximately three months after the tour. – Additional charges may apply depending on the size and number of pieces being shipped. |