- Application for Potter's Wheel Experience
【Other Inquiries / Contact】 - Gero Onsen Gassho-mura
（ Call for reservations 8:45 to 16:30 ） TEL：+81-576-25-2239
（ Main line ）
Ceramics Decorating
You can try your hand at decorating unglazed bowls, flower vases, coffee cups, and more.
Why not create your own unique design and create a reminder of your visit to Gero Onsen? We can send finished pieces anywhere within the country.
- Time required
- 40 to 60 minutes
- Fee（ tax included ）
- 1,300 yen〜
The above are just some examples of the many kinds of things you can make.
- Postage
- Charged separately
※ Depends on quantity
※ Delivery time will be informed at the time of the experience. (2 months ~)
Try your hand at ceramics with a potter's wheel.
Even first time potters will find it easy to turn out something nice.
Why not have a go at making your own original cup, bowl, or dish?
You will be gently guided through the whole process.
◯Reservation required
Gero Onsen Gassho-mura
Phone number: +81-576-25-2239 (Main line)
Call for reservations: 8:45 to 16:30
- Sessions
- (1) 9:30 - 11:00
- (2) 11:00 - 12:30
- (3) 13:30 - 15:00
- (4) 15:00 - 16:30
- * Times may vary.
- Capacity
- 6 persons per session
Please inquire regarding the age of young children.
- Fee(includes instruction, materials, and firing)
- Rice bowl / Small plate / Yunomi cup 3,200 yen（ tax included ）per person
- Postage
- Charged separately
※ Depends on quantity
※ Delivery time will be informed at the time of the experience. (2 months ~)
Sarubobo Doll Making
Experience the tradition of Hida...
Why not make your very own "Sarubobo"?
"Sarubobo" has long been cherished in the Hida region as an amulet for safe childbirth and good health.
At our facility, we offer a hands-on experience where you can make your own original Sarubobo while wishing for good fortune. Create wonderful memories with family and friends during your trip, or make a special gift for someone dear. Take home a unique, one-of-a-kind Sarubobo.
◯ Easy step-by-step process using no needles or thread, so everyone from young children to seniors can enjoy it safely.
- Duration
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20–30 mins
- Fee (tax included)
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2,200 yen
- Registration
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No Reservations
※ Please inform the staff on the day of your visit.
Instructions
- • Materials
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- Sarubobo doll body
- Apron (Harate)
- Vest (Chanchanko)
- String
- Belly cushion
- Glue
- Toothpick
- • Steps
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Choose your Sarubobo color (5 colors)
Choose an apron (You can pick a plain one to draw or write on)
Put on the vest
Adjust and finish. Charm options are also available.
Get your certificate of completion!
- Highlights
- If you want to make an even more unique Sarubobo, you can choose a plain apron cloth and freely draw or write on it! ♪
Japanese Papermaking
A chance to have a go at making traditional washi (Japanese paper). You can try your hand at "esuki", the process of creating pictures on postcards and shikishi boards using colored "kozo" (Japanese tissue paper). From start to finish, the whole experience takes about one hour. What could be a better memento and more marvelous souvenir than something you made for yourself?
Your work will need time to dry, and will be shipped to you about a week after the workshop.
- Time required
- 60 to 90 minutes
- Fee（ tax included ）
- 1,500 yen for Postcards (3 sheets) or Colored paper (1 sheet)
- Postage
- Charged separately
※ Depends on quantity
※ It takes about 1 week (2 weeks in winter) for the work to arrive.
You can decorate a ceramic tile to commemorate your trip. We will put it on display here in Gassho-mura.
- Time required
- 40 to 60 minutes
- Fee（ tax included ）
- 1,500 yen per tile
※ Limited quantity
