Ryumonyaki

5.0

A pottery studio located in Kawara-cho, Aizumisato Town, Onuma County, Fukushima Prefecture. The studio makes ryumon ware, a type of pottery unique to the Aizu area which features unrepeatable patterns created by glazes melting and flowing when the pottery is fired in a kiln. The studio offers free 20-minute tours and also displays and sells Ryumon ware and local specialty products.

Spot details

Address: Fukushima Onuma-gun Aizumisatomachi Kawaracho Ko 1933 Map
Area: Aizuwakamatsu Area
Phone: 0242562221
Hours: 8:30-16:40
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Factory tour] Free
[Pottery experience] 750-2,700 yen (tax included)
Parking Lot: Available(20spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX)
Smoking: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes (for pottery experience)
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

本郷にある窯元、秀逸！！

Reviewed : 2018.10.16

会津本郷陶磁器会館でいろいろな窯元の作品を見てからこの流紋焼窯元に行くことを決めました。寒色系の色調に惹かれます。特に緑色と紺色系の発色が素晴らしいです。しかもこちらは磁器になります。器と器が当たった時に金属系の高い音が出ます。釉ののり方も好きで、常に普段使いで器を求めるのでズバリ決まりです。工場内はすべてを見学でき、細やかな作品作りの精神が伝わってきました。