Hiroshima Pottery & Satoyama Day Tour | Fuuengama
Looking for something different from the usual crowded tourist spots? Head to the quiet satoyama countryside of Hiroshima for a one-of-a-kind experience, limited to just one group per day. At Fuuengama, run by local potter Shunichi Hayashi, you can enjoy an authentic pottery workshop along with a popular 1-day tour through the Otagawa River valley, surrounded by mountains and streams. As you explore the satoyama and nearby sights, you’ll get a rare chance to connect with local life and Hiroshima’s history and culture. The workshop’s café terrace also offers a special cooking experience using Hayashi’s signature heat-resistant TATARA Pot. Meals prepared in this clay pot—designed to draw out the full flavor of ingredients—are a true Hiroshima gourmet treat. Just 50 minutes by highway bus from Hiroshima City, with a shuttle from the nearest stop, it’s an easy escape. With options like a one-day plan that combines pottery, food, and history, an unforgettable satoyama experience is waiting for you.
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Experience Hiroshima Like a Local: Pottery + Countryside Tour
This 1-day tour combines hands-on pottery, cooking with local ingredients, and visits to scenic spots like Nukui Dam and terraced rice fields. As you walk through the satoyama, Hayashi shares Hiroshima’s history with fun storytelling, including original picture cards and animations. The tour runs about five hours and can be customized to your interests.
A 3-Hour Pottery Challenge, Start to Finish
At Fuuengama, pottery master Hayashi (with over 45 years of experience) guides you through every step. Spend around three hours shaping your own piece—from start to finish—on the wheel. Beginners are welcome, and advanced learners can try more challenging courses. Even if shipping overseas isn’t possible, you’ll still get to take home a nearly finished piece as a keepsake.
Taste Hiroshima’s Seasonal Flavors in Clay Pot Cuisine
After pottery, relax at the café terrace and try dishes cooked in Hayashi’s signature TATARA Pot. Its far-infrared heat draws out natural flavors with minimal seasoning. Don’t miss the smoky “Golden Ayu Rice” or Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki steamed to highlight the sweet cabbage.
Bring Home a Piece of Hiroshima: Pottery Gallery
The gallery showcases Hayashi’s works from his studies in Kurashiki,Okayama and Okinawa. From tableware and vases to heat-resistant skillets and the TATARA Pot, each piece carries the warmth of handcraft. The skillets are especially popular with travelers—every time you use one, it brings back memories of Hiroshima.
Information
| Address | 337-1 Kake, Akiōta Town, Yamagata District, Hiroshima Prefecture |
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| Getting There | Train: JR Hiroshima Station (Express Bus): Approximately 50 minutes → Chugoku Expressway Kake Smart IC → Free shuttle (car) 3 minutes Free shuttle (car) available on the return trip to the Chugoku Expressway Kake Smart IC (Express Bus) Car: 1 hour from Hiroshima Station (Parking for 10 cars) |
| Website | https://www.fuuen.com/index.htm |
| Opening Hours | Irregular holidays 10:00-18:00 |
| Payment Methods | Cash and credit cards accepted |
| Average Budget | 1-day experience fee: ¥10,000/person Additional firing options and shipping fees are charged separately Yuki Lodge (national guesthouse) accommodation: from ¥15,500/night |
| Reservations | Reservations are required via the official website. Limited to one group per day. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance. |
| Online Booking | https://www-fuuen-com.translate.goog/0_cgi/0_mail01/index02.htm?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp |
| Available Languages | Simple conversation possible using translation apps |
| Additional Information | ・Since the main focus is on pottery making, this experience is enjoyable for people of all ages. (2-6 people) ・The event can be held even in the rain. ・The cooking experience content changes depending on the season. ・The Satoyama guide will select the most suitable location for each season. ・Free Wi-Fi is available. ・Public transportation fees and Yuki Lodge accommodation reservations and fees are the responsibility of the individual. ・We will take care of your return journey. (Kake Smart IC) |
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