【Itinerary details】
●Enjoy a comfortable, private tour to Shigaraki Town, renowned for its traditional crafts and known as one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. Located in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, this serene town is surrounded by mountains and is within an hour’s drive from Kyoto.

●Shigaraki has a rich history where high-quality clay and a bountiful environment have nurtured its pottery culture for over a thousand years. Its proximity to Kyoto and Nara has allowed it to preserve a unique tradition.

●Your tour begins with a visit to the Shigaraki Pottery Museum, where you’ll learn about the history and distinctive features of Shigaraki ware through expertly curated exhibits, with your guide providing insightful explanations.

●For lunch, indulge in a modern Japanese meal, served at a carefully restored traditional house. The menu features dishes popular in contemporary Japan, such as Japanese-style hamburgers and grilled fish. These are served on Shigaraki pottery, offering a unique dining experience. You’ll also have the chance to choose your own pottery and participate in an experience cooking rice with locally harvested grains, creating a meaningful connection between food and pottery.

●After lunch, explore Shigaraki’s historic town, walking through winding lanes lined with pottery kilns and workshops. Visit galleries and studios, where you can find one-of-a-kind pieces of pottery made only in this town. Experience the charm of a place steeped in over a thousand years of history, and take home a special piece as a souvenir.

【Cancellation fee】
Cancellations before the day before the start date of the trip and before the day corresponding to the 11th day: free

Cancellations on or after the 10th day from the day before the start date of the trip: 20% of the travel fee

Cancellations on or after the day 7 days from the day before the start date of the trip: 30% of the travel fee

Cancellation the day before the start date of the trip: 40% of the tour fee

Cancellation on the day of commencement of the trip (before tour departure): 50% of the tour fee

Cancellation on the day of commencement of the trip (after tour departure): 100% of the tour fee

        

● Minimum/1 person (*minimum rate is for 2 persons) 

● Taxi company used/MK Co., Ltd.

● Tour conductor/Tour conductor will not accompany you on this trip. The customer will be given the coupons necessary to receive the provision of travel services, so customers are responsible for carrying out the procedures for receiving the provision of travel services themselves.

● Application Deadline/By 3:00 PM, 5 business days before the tour date

●Number of meals/ 1 time

【About payment methods】
The only payment method is credit card.

【When making a travel contract】
・The transaction terms and conditions manual will be issued based on the details described on this screen and the following recruitment type planned travel/travel conditions.

・A travel contract is deemed to be established by displaying the reservation/purchase completion screen, which is displayed after the reservation/purchase information confirmation screen.

・For changes and cancellations, please contact the corresponding section described in the confirmation email automatically sent when the contract was concluded.

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【Travel planning and implementation of this tour】
Company name: MK Travel / MK Co., Ltd. 

Location: 47, Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Ibis Styles Kyoto Station 1F, 601-8002

Phone number: '+81 75 662 1700 (Reception during business hours only)

Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM 

Store holidays: Sundays & public holidays

Registration number: The Governor of Kyoto Prefecture, Travel Agency License No. 2-288

Combined Travel Business Utilization Manager: Masaya Takeuchi