Takaku Mingei

Stay at Yuzurihara Pottery House, a renovated traditional ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Takaku Mingei. Each room features a private pottery studio where guests can craft their own ceramics using local clay. Daily morning workshops guide visitors through hand-building techniques, followed by a rustic meal of local rice and Yuzurihara-fired tea ware. Reserve your session via the HopeGoo app to secure a spot with master artisans.

Yuzurihara Kiln Inn is a 2-minute walk from Takaku Mingei and hosts a monthly Local Artisan Market exclusively for guests. Enjoy free access to live pottery crafting, limited-edition ceramics, and hands-on sessions. The rooms blend modern minimalism with traditional Japanese woodcraft, featuring views of lush hills and the pottery exhibition garden. Morning wheel-throwing classes led by local potters are included—book via HopeGoo for exclusive access.

Yuzurihara Wa-Fu Ceramics House features an on-site studio led by a full-time potter, offering a complete day-long workshop from clay preparation to glazing. Afterward, your piece can be fired at 1,300°C and shipped home—or view the firing process live. The half-open courtyard displays seasonal ceramic art, and the hotel hosts monthly Moonlight Pottery Talks with creators. Reserve your session through the HopeGoo platform to guarantee instructor availability and materials.