Kutani-yaki

Kutani-yaki
Pottery Experience

Kutani-yaki is famed for its vivid overglaze colours. At the Kaga kiln Kutani Mangetsu, you can try the wheel, painting or bridal pottery. Make a one-of-a-kind piece the highlight of a day on your trip.

Kutani-yakiExperiences at Kutani Mangetsu

Make your own piece in the village of colour.

Kutani-yaki is famed for its vivid overglaze colours. At the Kaga kiln Kutani Mangetsu, you can try the wheel, painting or bridal pottery. Make a one-of-a-kind piece the highlight of a day on your trip.

Pottery Wheel
01

Pottery Wheel

from ¥4,400 (tax incl.)

Shape a cup or bowl on the electric wheel. Staff guide you at every step, so first-timers and children are in good hands.

Duration
from 30 min
Includes
Kutani clay, foot-trimming, bisque firing, glaze, final firing and instruction (one piece per person)
Notes
Up to 8 people. Finished pieces ship in about 2–3 months (shipping extra; in-store pickup available).
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Overglaze Painting
02

Overglaze Painting

from ¥2,750 (tax incl.)

Choose from 50+ plain pieces — cups, mugs, plates — and paint freely in the five Kutani colours. Colour-in and handprint plates also available.

Duration
30–90 min
Includes
Piece, paints, firing and instruction (colour-in / handprint plates from ¥4,400)
Notes
For 1–200 people. Finished pieces ship in about 2–4 weeks (shipping extra; in-store pickup available).
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Bridal Pottery
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Bridal Pottery

¥16,500 per person (tax incl.)

Make a piece together and paint a message of thanks — a wedding keepsake, a gift for parents, or a reception highlight. A full course of wheel-throwing plus painting.

Duration
about 1 hour (1.5–2 months to complete)
Includes
Up to 2 pieces at the same price, with a personalised wooden box (painting-only course from ¥4,400 + piece)
Notes
Reservation required. Ask us to tailor it to your anniversary or gift occasion.
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The studio

Kutani Mangetsu

Location
〒922-8566 石川県加賀市中代町ル95の2
Tel
0761-77-2121(toll-free 0120-47-2121)
Hours
8:00–17:00 (last entry 15:30) / open daily, reservation required

* Prices and times are from the official Kutani Mangetsu site as of June 2026. Please confirm the latest details and availability with the studio. You can also request a booking when you reserve your BASE.

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