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  • Kiln of 15th Chin Jukan
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    Kagoshima Pref. Hiokishi Higashichikichoumiyama 1715
    This historic pottery in Miyama is operated by the 15th potter to go by the name Chin Jukan. This lineage of potters is best known for their beautiful works of white Satsuma ware. The masterpieces of previous Chin Jukans are displayed inside the building. Visitors can purchase works of white Satsuma ware and even watch the potter at work in his wheel room through the window.
  • Ogaku Pottery
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    Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Sakurajimaakamizucho 1360
    This pottery located in the foothills of Sakurajima, the symbol of Kagoshima, creates Sakurajima ware. The pottery, which originally started out making white Satsuma ware, is notable for being operated entirely by women. Sakurajima ware is an original style of pottery made with Sakurajima's volcanic ash and hot spring water. Mixing volcanic ash with hot spring water that has a deep red color due to its high iron content gives Sakurajima ware a subdued elegance and a silver luster. The pottery also offers art workshops using Sakurajima's volcanic ash (reservation required).
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  • Tanegashima Kiln
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    Kagoshima Nishinoomote Nishinoomote 6463
    A pottery studio located farther east along the road that runs between Kerihama Park and Mihama Park. This is where the pottery known as Tanegashima-yaki has been made for centuries. It is characterized by its plain texture and an orange color that comes from using local clay that contains high levels of iron. Tanegashima-yaki has been made continuously since the Meiji Period (1868-1912), but in recent years it has enjoyed a revival at the hands of Takashi Nakazato, a potter who is known for his Karatsu-yaki. At present, several potters use this kiln as a base for creating Tanegashima-yaki. The studio displays and sells cups, serving dishes, and other items and also accepts visitors who want to try making their own pottery.
  • Shoingama
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Pref. Hiokishi Fukiagechouimada 701-2
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Over 100 active volcanoes across Kagoshima make it one of the Japan's most exciting prefectures. The prefectural capital, Kagoshima city, looks out to one of the prefecture’s most spectacular volcanoes, Sakurajima, an island of its own that can be visited and seen close up or admired from afar, with the promise of breathtaking sunsets complete with frequent puffs of smoke and ash. Down the Satsuma Peninsula, the most southerly part of mainland Japan, waterfalls, sand onsen, and fascinating history await, while Kagoshima's abundance of satsuma imo (sweet potato) provide a wholesome snack as well as one of Japan's favourite drinks - shochu.

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