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    Tried making a spouted vessel — with plenty of guidance, it turned out beautifully.A round plate is the easiest and most recommended piece to make.Bizen pottery samples: each example shows its level of difficulty, so you can choose the one that best suits your skill and style.Okayama Castle is also known by its nickname, “U-jō,” meaning “Crow Castle.”
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    Tried making a spouted vessel — with plenty of guidance, it turned out beautifully.A round plate is the easiest and most recommended piece to make.Bizen pottery samples: each example shows its level of difficulty, so you can choose the one that best suits your skill and style.Okayama Castle is also known by its nickname, “U-jō,” meaning “Crow Castle.”Okayama Castle & Bizen Pottery Tour gallery 6Each stone in the castle wall carries a sense of history.Inside Okayama Castle, visitors can enjoy a free costume experience with traditional garments. Admission is included in the optional “Okayama Castle & Korakuen Garden” plan.This photo was also taken during one of the special events held at Okayama Castle.Gazing out over Korakuen Garden from the Okayama Castle keep, one can almost picture the feudal lords who once admired the same unchanging view. (Tickets are included in the optional Okayama Castle &At Korakuen Garden, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn. (Admission is included in the optional Okayama Castle & Korakuen Garden walking tour.)
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    Okayama Castle & Bizen Pottery Tour

    By Local Treasures

    Product code 456729P21

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    From JPY 8,100

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Mobile tickets

    Dates

    Oct 14, 2025 to Jan 28, 2026

    Start times

    10:50 AM, 9:50 AM, 2:50 PM, 12:50 PM, 1:50 PM

    Travelers

    Infant ages 0-6, Child ages 7-17, Adult ages 18-100

    Options

    Bizen Pottery Okayama, Pottery + Castle & Garden, Bizen Potter(German guided)

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    Duration

    1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, German, Japanese

    Confirmation

    Manual

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

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    ・Enjoy a hands-on Bizen pottery workshop for beginners ・Guided by a bilingual (English–Japanese) local expert ・Optional international pottery shipping Bizen-yaki, one of Japan’s oldest ceramic traditions, originated in Okayama. Its earthy tones and natural textures reflect wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection. Once favored by samurai and tea masters, it remains a living link to Japan’s heritage. Course options: Simple Plan: Bizen Pottery Studio & Escort to Castle/Garden Simple Plan: Bizen Pottery Studio & Escort to Castle/Garden(Garten) Pottery + Castle & Garden: All-Inclusive Entry Notes: Bizen pottery is very popular; booking 1+ month ahead is recommended. Ending location depends on selected option.

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