Featured Hotels Near Tanikagama Gallery

Stay at Tōhōzan Villa – Ceramics Experience Inn, just a 3-minute walk from Tōhōzan Gallery & Kiln. This boutique retreat offers hands-on pottery workshops and traditional tea ceremonies in a Zen garden setting. Rooms feature authentic Japanese wood finishes and some boast serene views of bamboo groves and distant mountains. Ideal for art lovers seeking cultural immersion. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to seasonal craft sessions.

Yes, Kōka Tōkyo Inn is just a 5-minute walk from Tōhōzan Gallery & Kiln. Designed with local clay motifs, this intimate hotel features a dedicated pottery workshop area where guests can participate in free daily ceramic classes. Enjoy breakfast with regional rice and pickled vegetables, and unwind in quiet rooms with tatami mats and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame mountain and bamboo views. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo platform for early-bird perks.

Guests staying at Tōhōzan Villa – Ceramics Experience Inn can join guided traditional wood-fired pottery tours led by the kiln’s master artisans, offering deep insights into over a thousand years of Shiga ceramics heritage. Activities include visiting the kiln site, learning hand-throwing techniques, and crafting personal pieces under expert guidance. The inn also hosts monthly Zen lantern evenings, blending illuminated pottery displays with koto music performances. Limited spots—reserve via HopeGoo for guaranteed access.