Overview

Join us in Izu, at a ceramics artist studio for a special creative ceramics class experience. During this class, you will make your own bowl or something using electric wheel. We opened “MONO FACTORY” under the concept『It’s kind of adult and quality time ceramic experience』The venue of this experience is at the ceramic artist’s private studio in Izu-Kogen area near Mt.Omuro and Jogasaki Coast. Here Izu-Kogen is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. A beautiful gateway to the rest of nature. Why don’t you come this area and experience making pottery with electric wheel at MONO FACTORY? You can spend a relaxing time in a hideaway ambience not found in a large studio. We begun to accept foreign travelers since 2019. Languages are available in Japanese and English. I am not fluent English speaker yet, but I will try my best to make you have fun. We value the time of every person. If you are children or beginner, we would love to help you create great memories of the trip and make ceramic bowls. The work you make is free, whether it's a container or a figurine ♪ It's also good to present yourself with a bowl full of memories made in Japan, and I think it would be nice to make a bowl for your friends and family. It is a ceramics experience of peace of mind even if it is the first time because it is a lesson form advanced while explaining little by little even for the beginner. *We leave the wearing mask up to you !No need to wear a mask.

Details

You will get your original pottery after about 2 months. That’ll be really exciting after returning from your trip to Japan and get what you made ! How about try ceramic art experience as a special memory in Izu Japan ?Making pottery hands-on activities can enrich a trip by creating fond memories and instilling knowledge about the local culture through interactivity.

MENU For Foreign Travelers

Course 60 min   Basic charge 5,000Yen / per person

1. Duration : within 60 min (approx.)
2. Clay : Electric wheel → Limitless *Only Basic Clay
3. Item : 1
*You can fire 1 ceramic bowl within A5-sized in the basic plan. Also, if there is anything you would like to add onto the basic plan, we can accommodate according to your needs. e.g. Add firing items.

Course 100 min   Basic charge 6,000Yen / per person

1. Duration : within 100 min (approx.)
2. Clay : Electric wheel → Limitless *Only Basic Clay
3. Item : 2
*You can fire 2 ceramic bowl within A4-sized in the basic plan. Also, if there is anything you would like to add onto the basic plan, we can accommodate according to your needs. e.g. Add firing items.

What’s included

• ・Lesson fee
• ・Firing fee （Number of pieces ,it depend on plan. )
• ・Materials (Basic Clay)
• ・All taxes
• ・Free rental apron . No need to prepare something ,just bring yourself !

Not included

• Shipping cost + handling charge 500YEN　* We ask you to pay by cash when we meet.

Shipping Fee

• ・Domestic（Japan)　1,100Yen
• ・EMS International shipping is available.

We use the international postal Express Mail Service(EMS) via the Japan Post Service. EMS is a top speed international mail service that delivers to over 120 countries and territories worldwide. EMS has a both a tracking system and an insurance system (in case of loss or damage up to 20.000 yen). With this service, delivery usually takes about 4 to 6 days to Europe and North America. You can track your parcel on the EMS website using the tracking number that we will inform you of at the time of shipment. Shipping fee is differ depending on your artworks weight and destination countries. In detail, you can refer to the sheet in the studio and the following link .

 https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-charge/index.php?lang=_en + our handling charge 500Yen

Additional info

• ・You cannot take your own-made bowls back home on the tour date.
• ・It will take about 2 months to dry and fire your pieces
• ・This activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers .If your group is more than 5 travelers,
   you can take turns making ceramics bowls .
• ・Minimum participant is 1 person.
• ・The starting time is 10:00am ～,1:00pm～,3:00pm～,5:00pm～　
   *Please come on time for your reservation time.
• ・For customers coming directly. Priority will be given to the customer(s) with reservation.
• ・Age requirement : 4 years of age and over
• ・No experience needed
• ・Offered in Japanese , English (Please enjoy my bad English lol ), English menu.
• ・Please note: your clothes might get dirty
• ・Most travelers can participate
• ・Please note that cancellation fees will be charged according to the regulation .

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel within 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 60 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 70 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 80 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel the days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel at least 5 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Transportation

Izu-Kogen can be easily reached from Tokyo by train in about 100 min. From JR Atami Sta, take the JR Ito Line for 40 min to Izu-Kogen Sta. This is a particularly enjoyable route, as the whole journey runs along the coast, giving you a great opportunity to watch the wonderful shifting scenery from your train window.

• ・Train Timetable and Route Search   http://www.hyperdia.com/en/
• ・Rental cycle : Izukyu Rental Bicycle Izu pota   https://www.izukyu.co.jp/izu-pota/
• ・Taxi 　Telephone 0557（53）0776 Please don’t hesitate to ask if you need a taxi.
• ・Bus 　http://www.tokaibus.jp
• ・Rental car https://www.expedia.co.jp/en/Car-Rentals-In-Izu-Peninsula.d6127900.Car-Rental-Guide

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Local Weather

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Profile

Name:Yoshio Nakajima
I have traveled many countries.
During my travels, I had many memorable encounters.
This time,I would be happy if I could help you create your memories.

My favorite Izu Spot

Why don't you go to other places as well as pottery?

Jogasaki Coast

The Jogasaki Coast is a craggy coastline. It can be followed along about 10 kilometer long hiking trail offering beautiful views of the jagged cliffs and stone formations that hug the coast with a lighthouse and a 48 meter long suspension bridge in the middle, although it is also possible to walk much shorter portions of the trail.

Mt. Omuro  Lift Admission: 500 Yen for a round trip

Mt. Omuro is an extinct volcano covered in grass. Standing at 580 meters with a diameter of 300 meters, you have to take a chair lift up in order to enjoy panoramic views of the surroundings. The view is awesome ! !Mount Fuji ,the Izu Islands,the gulf of Sagami and the gulf of Suruga can be seen when visibility is good. You should go there !

Tsumekizaki

Ryugu Park

Tatadohama Beach