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Blue Bizen: Experience the Art of Bizen Pottery

Experience the ancient art of Bizen pottery in Okayama. Create your own unique Bizen ware at Blue Bizen's immersive pottery classes.

Discover the ancient art of Bizen pottery at Blue Bizen in Okayama. Engage in hands-on pottery classes and create your own unique Bizen ware in a traditional setting.

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Local tips

  • Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little clay on.
  • Check the workshop schedule in advance and book your class to ensure availability.
  • Consider visiting the Bizen Pottery Museum near Imbe Station to deepen your understanding of Bizen ware.
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Getting There

  • Train

    To reach Blue Bizen via train, take the JR Ako Line from Okayama Station to Imbe Station. From Imbe Station, Blue Bizen is located approximately 20-minute walk away. A single fare from Okayama Station to Imbe Station costs around ¥500-¥750.

  • Taxi

    From JR Okayama Station, you can take a taxi to Blue Bizen. The journey is approximately 30-40 minutes. The taxi fare will be around ¥9,500-¥12,000. Keep in mind that taxi fares in Okayama start at ¥475, with an additional ¥450 per kilometer.

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Blue Bizen offers an immersive experience into the world of Bizen pottery, one of Japan's six ancient kilns, with a history stretching back over a thousand years. Located in Bizen, Okayama, this studio provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about and create their own Bizen ware. Bizen pottery is known for its distinctive characteristics: its hardness, earthy color, and the absence of glaze. The clay, sourced locally, is fired at high temperatures in wood-burning kilns, resulting in unique patterns and textures known as "yohen" or kiln effects. These effects, such as "goma" (sesame seed) and "hidasuki" (fire stripe), add to the pottery's rustic simplicity and timeless appeal. At Blue Bizen, you can participate in pottery classes suitable for all skill levels. Experienced instructors guide you through the process of shaping clay, using techniques passed down through generations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced potter, you'll have the chance to create your own original Bizen ware piece. Blue Bizen is open from 10:00 to 18:00, from Sunday to Friday, offering flexibility for visitors.

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