Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO:Nara

About Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO
Appreciating a tree is similar to looking at a piece of pottery

Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO is the birthplace of Living National Treasure Tomimoto Kenkichi. Tomimoto learned design from nature, saying “don’t create culture from culture,” and used his original techniques. He was recognized as the first Living National Treasure and received the Order of Culture. His crafts are still loved by people today, not just for decoration, but as crafts that people can use in their daily lives. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can experience the story of Tomimoto Kenkichi and the eternal history and nature of Yamato with all your senses, and think about the future. That is Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO.

Painting experience that lets you feel the eternal history and nature of Yamato

“Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO” is located near Horyuji Temple. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy a “painting experience” while feeling the eternal history and nature of Yamato with all five senses. Choose your favorite unglazed pottery that can be used daily, such as a plate, cup, or teacup, and paint it using blue and white glaze and color underpainting.

Experience flow

1. Choose a shape
Choose your favorite unglazed pottery from dishes, cups, teacups, etc. that can be used daily.

2. Painting
Paint using blue and white glazes and colored underglazes.

3. Completion
Your unique work is now complete.
Your work will be carefully fired in a kiln and handed over to you at a later date.

Experience details
Experience fee 3,000 yen (tax included) / person
Reservations up to the day before
*Guests who dine or stay overnight can make reservations on the day
Time 11:00-17:00 (25-45 minutes)
Location Ubusuna-no-Sato TOMIMOTO Ceramics Building
Payment method Payment on site

Pottery experience

[Price] 3,850 yen (tax included)
[Location] Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO Pottery Building
*Plans with meals are also available. Please contact us for details

Enjoy making your own unique vessel by experiencing hand-molding and painting at the same time. “Looking at a tree is like looking at pottery” (Tomimoto Kenkichi) Tomimoto Kenkichi, a master of modern pottery and a Living National Treasure. As he said, this pottery experience allows you to feel the changing seasons and the beauty of nature.
*Please contact us if you would like to experience this experience.

[Payment method]
Payment at Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO

*We also have plans with meals. Please contact us for details. *You can choose your favorite unglazed pottery for painting (such as dishes, cups, teacups, etc.). As the number is limited, we may not have the unglazed pottery you want. * Your work will be carefully fired in a kiln and handed over to you at a later date. It can also be sent by mail (shipping fee will be charged separately).

Link:https://and-tomimoto.jp/

Tour Link:https://and-tomimoto.jp/etsuke/