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  • Yumachigama
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
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    Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Tamayuchouyumachi 965
    Yumachigama is a pottery shop and studio workshop located in the immediate vicinity of Tamatsukuri-Onsen Station. Opened in 1922, the pottery makes the Fujinayaki style of ceramics which flourished in the home territory of the seventh lord of the Matsue Domain, Matsudaira Fumai, who was also well known as being a master in the tea ceremony. Fujinayaki is characterized by its honey color which comes from the yellow glaze called ouyu (literally, “yellow glaze”), and its blue color which comes from the blue glaze called namakoyu (literally, “sea cucumber glaze”. The plump designs which express the warmth of the work done by hand are also very appealing. The shop’s ‘egg baker’ whose design was completed with the help of the British potter, Bernard Leach, is a popular piece.

    民藝ファンなら、たまらない器ばかりで、ちょっとした美術館並み。バーナードリーチなんかは手が届きませんが、これなら庶民でも楽しめます。もし機会があれば、手軽なものを手に入れるのがおススメです。数年使えば愛着がわくかも？ですね。とりわけ手にしてかつ口にするカップ、湯吞がおススメです。ほっこりと暖かい魅力が良く伝わります

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  • Yunotsu Yakimono no Sato
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
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    Shimane Pref. Odashi Yunotsuchouyunotsu I A 22-2
    You’ll find this tourism facility in Yunotsu Town, Ohda City, Shimane Prefecture. This town once flourished as a shipping port for silver ore mined from the World Heritage Site Iwami Ginzan silver mine, and there are two ascending kilns remaining from that era, the largest in the country. In the “Yakimono-kan (Pottery building),” there are exhibits on excellent works of Yunotsu-yaki ware as well as materials on the history of the ceramic art. The workshop allows visitors to create handmade original mugs, plates, bowls, and other items and hand-decorate them.

    Small museum / shop 5 minutes drive from Yunotsu. Offers the chance to paint / glaze pottery from Y2000. Kilns interesting, but if not doing activity, spend 20mins max here.

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  • Moriyama-gama
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    Shimane Pref. Odashi Yunotsuchouyunotsu A 3-2
    This is the kiln run by Masao Moriyama, the last apprentice of Kawai Kanjiro. Devoted to beauty and ease of use, the work here gives a sense of warmth.
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  • Miyauchi Gama Pottery
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    Shimane Gotsu Ninomiyacho Kannushi 2211-3
    "A pottery studio that has operated in western Shimane's Iwami area since the 1970s. They make Iwami-yaki pottery, a traditional Gotsu handicraft known for large and sturdy earthenware jars and water jugs. This area is called ""Sekishu,"" and pottery making has thrived in the region since ancient times. According to the Iwami region's pottery lore, the district where Miyauchi Pottery is located is said to be the oldest in the tradition. They also hold pottery workshops where you can make items like teacups and bowls under the careful guidance of a traditional craftsman. The methods traditionally cultivated for making larger items has been passed down to the present day where they make practical pottery for modern living like tableware, umbrella stands, and garden sets."
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  • Unzengama
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    Shimane Matsue-shi Tamayucho Fujina 428-8
    "This pottery kiln with a history of nearly 250 years began as an old kiln for the Matsue clan in the Edo period (1603-1868). It is located about a four-minute drive from JR Nogi Station, and continues to produce traditional Fujina ware and pottery with modern designs that blend in with modern life. It once worked on tea utensils favored by Fumai-ko, the clan leader who was a master of the tea ceremony. Because he liked replicas of masterpieces of the time, they are characterized by having a delicate and elegant appearance reminiscent of Kyoto. In recent years, the kiln has been working on things such as warm and gentle blue containers using Izumo celadon and ""namakoyu"" glazing, as well as containers with exotic patterns."
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  • Tsubakigama
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    Shimane Oda-shi Yunotsucho Yunotsu I665-30
    "This kiln first opened in 1969. The name is based on the Japanese camellia, Tsubaki no Hana, which has long been admired in Japan. Yunotsu on the Sea of Japan has long been home to many climbing kilns, and was once a prosperous producer of water jugs called ""hando."" Now, the father and son Arao family make items glazed with a camellia pattern that has been considered lucky as auspicious omens motif since the Heian period. Their work is marked by their five colors of overglazing, which include light blue, indigo, and three traditional colors going back generations: celadon (white), cinnabar (red), and gosu (green)."
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Matsue Around Izumo Oyashiro Okuizumo Around Iwami Ginzan Gotsu / Hamada Tsuwano / Masuda Oki
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What Shimane prefecture lacks in size and population, it makes up for in scenery and ancient mythology. Izumo-taisha, in the middle of the prefecture, is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, where stories that delve into the creation of the Japanese race have been passed down over centuries. The 180 Oki Islands, a 40-minute ferry ride north of Sakaiminato, offer an undiscovered paradise well off the beaten track.

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