Testimonial #3

Customer: American/Male/24 Canadian/Female/25
Destination: Mashiko
Duration: 2009/7/18-2009/7/20
Itinerary:
Time Schedule Detailed activity
7/18
10:08		 Leave Tokyo for Utsunomiya Take Max Yamabiko #111 bullet train to Utsunomiya station.
11:09 Leave Utsunomiya to Mashiko Take Toya bus and move to Mashiko.
12:15 Arrive in Mashiko and lunch Arrive in Mashiko and have lunch at a local Japanese restaurant.
13:00 Start half day tour!Ceramic Art Messe Mashiko Meet a local ceramic expert as a tour attendant, and have a lecture about Mashiko, glazes and artists.Visit museums with expert’s explanations, and appreciate pieces.
Testimonial#3
15:00 Mashiko Reference Collection Museum Visit actual Noborigama that Hamada Shoji was using, his historical house and studio. Also, appreciate great works he collected from all over the world.
Testimonial#3
17:00 Get to accommodation Go to Mashiko-Dokei, a small but cute pension. Enjoy an open air bath, and relax.
19:00 Enjoy dinner Enjoy dinner at local Japanese restaurant.(The meal fee will be on customers’expense)
7/19
8:00		 Breakfast in accommodation You can choose either Japanese style with rice and miso soup or western style with bread and soup..
10:00 Making pottery session in Komine-Gama Make you own works in Komine-Gama, and concentrate on making your works whole day.
12:00 Have a break and lunch You can have lunch at your accommodation.
13:00 Get back to the session Start making pottery again.
Testimonial#3
17:00 Finish the session Complete the session and get back to the accommodation.
17:15 Arrive in the accommodation and have a private time Have a slow bath, dinner and relax.See you tomorrow!
7/20
8:00		 Breakfast in accommodation You can choose either Japanese style with rice and miso soup or western style with bread and soup.
10:30 Free time Visit pottery shops on Jonaizaka street.
Thank You Take your time, and get back to Tokyo whenever you like.
Message from our customer:
We had a truly wonderful journey into the world of Japanese pottery! A guide showed us what life is like in Mashiko, and answered every question we had with professional and passionate ardor. A visit without this tour would have left us confused and lacking such interesting stories about the masters who had lived and continue to live in this quiet place. After being inspired we were able to proceed and make our own pottery in a studio, taking breaks to enjoy delicious Japanese food in the local restaurants. Japanese pottery doesn’t get any more real than this, and we will be certain to suggest own experience to anyone interested in learning about this art. Thank you Cool Japan Project for an unforgettable experience! 5 stars with no hesitation. (By A.R)I really enjoyed my trip to Mashiko. The schedule was well planned with sufficient time to rest, relax and reflect. The people in the town shared the same passion regardless of their profession-potters, restaurant owners, and pottery shop owners/staffs. Hands-on experience was excellent, too. After 6 hours of practice on the wheel (and numerous times of failing), I have fallen in love making pottery. I am so glad I went on this tour. It has taught me to appreciate pottery more than ever before. (By E.C)

Special Thanks to A.R and E.C
Tagged on: ,
By admin | February 1, 2010 | Testimonials |