Embark on a scenic cycling tour through the charming streets of Tajimi, where you'll experience the perfect blend of local culture and history! Visit the renowned Suigetsugama Kiln, established by Arakawa Toyozo, a leading figure in the world of pottery. Witness the traditional process of pottery-making, including clay preparation, shaping, and firing, all done by hand. The tour also includes a stop at Eihōji Temple, a National Treasure with two treasured buildings, and THE GROUND MINO, where you can enjoy works by contemporary ceramic artists. For lunch, choose between Tajimi’s specialty eel or a traditional Japanese meal served on Mino ware.
to observe the traditional handcrafted production process, from preparing the clay to shaping, firing, and painting. You can also view the interiors of rare kilns such as the "Noborigama" (climbing kiln), "Anagama" (hole kiln), and "Kingama"(Painting kiln).
1-40 Kokeizancho, Tajimi, Japan
On the cycling route, stop by Eihōji Temple (for 30min), home to two halls that have stood for over 700 years, and stroll through its garden, which showcases the beauty of nature in every season.
38 Midorigaoka, Tajimi, Japan
Cycle past the monastery. It is a historic monastery established in 1930. Surrounding the monastery buildings are large vineyards, and the grapes grown there have been fermented in the monastery's cellar since 1933, becoming famous as "Tajimi Monastery Wine."
tics of Mino ware, admire contemporary Mino ware tableware, and shop for your favorites.
5,6 Hommachi, Tajimi, Japan
Stroll through Honmachi Oribe Street. (The total time for both visiting THE GROUND MINO and walking along Oribe Street is approximately 60 minutes.) Honmachi, an area where merchant houses and storehouses built from the early Meiji period to the early Showa period remain, is a place that vividly preserves the culture and history of Mino ware. Oribe Street, named after "Oribe," one of the styles of Mino ware, is home to unique shops. Enjoy the blend of retro and modern scenery and culture.
rant ”Naniwa” which uses Mino ware tableware. (50 min) Depending on the store's operating hours, we may not be able to accommodate your request.
Your guide will be waiting for you at the North Exit of JR Tajimi Station (JR Chuo Line), holding a name board.
JR Tajimi Station is approximately 40 minutes from JR Nagoya Station.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Browse Gifu Prefecture by category - skip-the-line tickets, walking tours, day trips, food experiences & more