[Tamba Sasayama City] You can also experience it! ``Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum'' where you can learn about ceramic culture and history

• Table of Contents
• A collection centered on pottery from Hyogo Prefecture, such as Tanba ware.
• From beginners to advanced users! Ceramics courses are also available.
• Kokuzo, which serves exquisite pasta, and an observation deck with one of the best views in the prefecture
• basic information

A collection centered on pottery from Hyogo Prefecture, such as Tanba ware.

The Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum, which opened in 2005, is located in Imada-cho, Tamba-Sasayama City, which is known as the "village of Tamba-yaki." Focusing on the ceramics collected by Mr. Hiroshi Tanaka, the president of Zentan Bus, we have not only local Tamba ware, but also old ceramics made in Hyogo Prefecture such as Mita ware, Higashiyama ware, and Izushi ware, as well as modern ceramics from Japan and abroad. This is an art museum that has a collection of.

Of the Hiroshi Tanaka Collection, 657 items were designated as Important Tangible Cultural Properties by Hyogo Prefecture in 2018.

Tamba ware, one of Japan's six oldest kilns, dates back to the end of the Heian period. It is a pottery with a long history that was created by incorporating the techniques of pottery production in the Tokai region into the locally made Sue ware.

Inside the museum, there is also a permanent exhibition of Tamba ware called ``The World of Tamba ware,'' where you can see pottery works from hundreds of years ago, such as the Muromachi period and the Edo period.

In addition to the permanent exhibitions, we hold "special exhibitions" four times a year and "themed exhibitions" that introduce more than 3,000 items from our collection. The special exhibition “The Joy of Demitasse Cups” will be held from June 10th (Saturday) to August 27th (Sunday), 2023. Workshops and commemorative lectures related to special exhibitions are sometimes held, so please be sure to check them out if you are interested.

The grounds are dotted with objects with Tamba ware motifs. Because it is a place surrounded by nature, the air is clear and it feels great to take a walk.

When I walked to the south side of the museum, I discovered the tea room ``Genan,'' which is quietly nestled among the greenery. It can also be used for formal tea ceremonies, and is equipped with an 8-tatami tea room and standing seats (advance application required for use).

From beginners to advanced users! Ceramics courses are also available.

The Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum also focuses on pottery workshops and pottery culture courses, with courses ranging from beginners to advanced pottery courses where you can receive direct instruction from Tamba-yaki potters.

We recommend the ``First Electric Potter's Pottery Pottery Making Experience,'' which can be completed in one day. This program is aimed at elementary school students and older, and allows you to experience making pottery using an electric potter's wheel.

After watching the demonstration by the pottery instructor, you can immediately start creating using the electric potter's wheel! You can make up to 3 items such as tea bowls, beer cups, and small plates that are within 20cm in height and width.

Don't worry even if it's your first time as the pottery instructor will teach you carefully.

The journey takes approximately 5 hours, including a lunch break in the middle. The created pieces are fired in a facility and are completed in about 50 days. You can use the completed work for yourself at home, or give it as a gift. If you make it yourself, you'll definitely have more fun using it.

Please note that advance registration is required for this course. If there are too many applications, a lottery will be held (please check the website for course dates).

Experience information

First electric potter's wheel pottery experience Location: 1st floor of the entrance building

Workshop fee: 5,000 yen Capacity: 15 people

Kokuzo, which serves exquisite pasta, and an observation deck with one of the best views in the prefecture

“Kokuzo Lunch” (1,980 yen) includes everything from appetizer to dessert

On the second floor of the entrance building, you will find Kokuzo, the only dining cafe at the Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum. The various types of pasta are chewy and fresh with sauce and are very delicious.

The popular ``Pasta Lunch'' (1,650 yen) comes with a choice of 6 types of pasta, including tomato sauce, cream sauce, Japanese style, and peperone, 3 types of thick-sliced ​​toast, and 7 types of drinks. The ``Children's Pasta Set'' (770 yen), which can only be ordered by elementary school students and younger, is a great value set that includes pasta, drink, ice cream, and even a toy.

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"Cake set" (770 yen)

You can also use the cafe for homemade cakes and coffee. All of the utensils are made of Tamba ware and are made by multiple artists, so you can enjoy the different tastes.

The interior of the store is open and spacious, with bright sunlight streaming in through the large windows facing the observation deck. There is also a souvenir corner where you can buy Tamba sweets and more.

basic information

Kokuzo Phone: 079-590-3633 Business hours: 11:00-18:00 (LO 17:00) Closed: Mondays (open on holidays, closed the next day)

The observation deck is a must-see. The greenery of the mountains spreading out before your eyes will soothe your soul. It has been selected as one of Hyogo's top 150 scenic viewpoints, and you can enjoy the changing leaves in the fall.

You can freely use the tables and chairs on the observation deck, so you can relax and enjoy the view.

Every year, during Golden Week in spring, an event called ``Tamba Yaki no Sato Spring Story'' is held at ``Tachikui Pottery Hometown'' and surrounding potteries, including the ``Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum.''

One of the highlights is the firing that takes place once a year in the ``Oldest Tanba Yaki Noborigama,'' which was built in 1895 and is still in use today. In addition, the Tamba-yaki Pottery Festival, held every October, is a popular event in the area where you can buy Tamba-yaki at reasonable prices.

When you visit the Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum, be sure to check out the event information.

(Writer Nakata/West Plan)

*This article is information as of May 2023. Prices include tax. Product contents and prices may change.

basic information

Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum

Address: 4 Kamitatekui, Imada-cho, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture

Phone number: 079-597-3961

Business hours: 10:00-18:007, 9:30-18:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in August *Admission until 17:30

Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, the next weekday), New Year's holidays (December 31st and January 1st), maintenance period (late February to mid-March)

Access: Approximately 15 minutes from Mita-Nishi IC or approximately 20 minutes from Tannan-Sasayamaguchi IC

Parking: Available (58 spaces)

HP: https://www.mcart.jp/

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