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Cycling Tour at Tajimi Journey Through the History of Mino Ware
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Only those who are able to ride a bicycle can participate this tour.
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Only adult-sized bicycles are available, so children cannot participate this tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on a scenic cycling tour through the charming streets of Tajimi, where you'll experience the perfect blend of local culture and history！ Visit the renowned Suigetsugama Kiln, established by Arakawa Toyozo, a leading figure in the world of pottery. Witness the traditional process of pottery-making, including clay preparation, shaping, and firing, all done by hand. The tour also includes a stop at Eihōji Temple, a National Treasure with two treasured buildings, and THE GROUND MINO, where you can enjoy works by contemporary ceramic artists. For lunch, choose between Tajimi’s specialty eel or a traditional Japanese meal served on Mino ware.
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Lunch
Electric bicycle rental fee
Additional dishes or drinks
Souvenir purchases
Meeting Points
Departure
多治見駅 JR全線きっぷうりば
Your guide will be waiting for you at the North Exit of JR Tajimi Station (JR Chuo Line), holding a name board.
JR Tajimi Station is approximately 40 minutes from JR Nagoya Station.
Return
Cycling Tour at Tajimi Journey Through the History of Mino Ware
About
Embark on a scenic cycling tour through the charming streets of Tajimi, where you'll experience the perfect blend of local culture and history！ Visit the renowned Suigetsugama Kiln, established by Arakawa Toyozo, a leading figure in the world of pottery. Witness the traditional process of pottery-making, including clay preparation, shaping, and firing, all done by hand. The tour also includes a stop at Eihōji Temple, a National Treasure with two treasured buildings, and THE GROUND MINO, where you can enjoy works by contemporary ceramic artists. For lunch, choose between Tajimi’s specialty eel or a traditional Japanese meal served on Mino ware.
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Lunch
Electric bicycle rental fee
Additional dishes or drinks
Souvenir purchases
Meeting Points
Departure
多治見駅 JR全線きっぷうりば
Your guide will be waiting for you at the North Exit of JR Tajimi Station (JR Chuo Line), holding a name board.
JR Tajimi Station is approximately 40 minutes from JR Nagoya Station.
Return
Itinerary
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Suigetsu-gama kiln
Visiting the Mino ware kiln "Suigetsugama" for 45min. to observe the traditional handcrafted production process, from preparing the clay to shaping, firing, and painting. You can also view the interiors of rare kilns such as the "Noborigama" (climbing kiln), "Anagama" (hole kiln), and "Kingama"(Painting kiln).
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Kokeizan Eihoji Temple
On the cycling route, stop by Eihōji Temple (for 30min), home to two halls that have stood for over 700 years, and stroll through its garden, which showcases the beauty of nature in every season.
45 minutes
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Tajimi Monasteries
Cycle past the monastery.
It is a historic monastery established in 1930.
Surrounding the monastery buildings are large vineyards, and the grapes grown there have been fermented in the monastery's cellar since 1933, becoming famous as "Tajimi Monastery Wine."
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THE GROUND MINO
Visiting GROUND MINO (15-30min.) At THE GROUND MINO, learn about the characteristics of Mino ware, admire contemporary Mino ware tableware, and shop for your favorites.
1 hour
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Hommachi Oribe Street
Stroll through Honmachi Oribe Street.
(The total time for both visiting THE GROUND MINO and walking along Oribe Street is approximately 60 minutes.)
Honmachi, an area where merchant houses and storehouses built from the early Meiji period to the early Showa period remain, is a place that vividly preserves the culture and history of Mino ware.
Oribe Street, named after "Oribe," one of the styles of Mino ware, is home to unique shops.
Enjoy the blend of retro and modern scenery and culture.
30 minutes
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Romantei Uoseki
Lunch at The eel restaurant at The eel restaurant ”Uoseki”or the Japanese restaurant ”Naniwa” which uses Mino ware tableware. (50 min)
Depending on the store's operating hours, we may not be able to accommodate your request.
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