A small village of artists’ studios on a hill. Walk the garden paths and look in on work in progress.
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How to enjoy it
Artists may be at work in their studios. An open door means you are welcome, so say hello before you look in. The garden path takes about 20 minutes and its benches face the mountains.
A garden path links five studios for pottery, glass and woodwork. Studios with open doors may be visited.
How to enjoy it
If you want to buy a piece, ask the artist on the spot. Ask how to use and care for it, too.
Shape one bowl or cup by hand with an artist’s help. It is fired and posted to you about a month later.
How to enjoy it
Decide first what you want to serve in it; the shape follows. Leave the rim a little thick so it fires strong.
Wear clothes you do not mind getting muddy
Booking is in Japanese. Please use the booking site or call.
Book by By 17:00 two days before Cancellation 50% the day before; 100% on the day
Wildflowers and lawn spread between the studios. The bench at the top of the hill looks out to the Southern Alps.
How to enjoy it
Artworks are hidden around the garden. Take the map and see how many you can find.
Hours
Garden and gallery10:00–17:00
Closed
Mondays and Thursdays (open on holidays); Dec–Mar weekends and holidays only
NotesIndividual studios may be closed when the artist is away
CashAccepted
Credit cardsVISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express
E-moneyTransit IC cards, iD, QUICPay
QR code paymentPayPay, Rakuten Pay, d Barai
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