
Tea Kettle Artisan Studio Visit
行程
53,000yen/ 2 persons
10:00-11:30 (1.5hrs)
14:00-15:30(1.5hrs)
Meeting Point:
Kamashi-Miyazaki (MAP)
Language:English/Japanese/French*/German*/Spanish*/Chinese*
What's Included: English-speaking Guide, Studio Visit , Tea
行程詳情
Step inside the private workshop of the Miyazaki Kanchi family, one of Japan's most distinguished lineages of tea kettle makers, with a history spanning more than 360 years. Based in Kanazawa, the Miyazaki family has preserved the rare art of traditional tea kettle casting for generations, maintaining a deep connection to the Japanese tea ceremony and the cultural legacy of the former Kaga Domain.
During this exclusive visit, guests will meet the master craftsman, learn about the family's enduring relationship with tea culture, and gain rare access to a living tradition that continues to enrich Japan's cultural heritage. More than a workshop tour, this is an opportunity to experience the philosophy and craftsmanship behind every kettle, and to discover how function, beauty, and spirituality come together in the world of tea.
Ideal for discerning travelers, collectors, tea practitioners, and anyone with a deep appreciation for Japanese art, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage, this private experience offers an intimate encounter with one of Kanazawa's most refined and enduring traditions.
About Miyazaki Kanchi
The Miyazaki Kanchi family traces its origins to Noto Province, a region long renowned for its skilled metal casters. In 1652, Fujiwara Tomonori Miyazaki Hikokuro Yoshitsuna was invited to Kanazawa by Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of the Kaga Domain, where he established a workshop near Kanazawa Castle.
Over time, the family developed a close connection with Japanese tea culture. Influenced by Sen Sōshitsu IV of the Urasenke school of tea, they began crafting tea kettles for tea masters and distinguished patrons. It was during this period that the first Miyazaki Kanchi was granted the studio name Kanchian, earning recognition as a master kettle maker serving the tea culture of Kaga.
Throughout the centuries, the family has produced an extraordinary range of cast metal works, including tea kettles, temple bells, Buddhist ritual objects, and other ceremonial pieces. Among their most celebrated creations are the Fukujukai-gama and Shioya-gama tea kettles, as well as the bell of Myōshin-ji Temple in Kanazawa, cast in 1677 and preserved to this day.Now in its 15th generation, the Miyazaki Kanchi family continues this remarkable legacy, preserving more than 360 years of craftsmanship. Each tea kettle created today reflects the enduring spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony and the refined aesthetic traditions that have made Kanazawa one of Japan's great centers of traditional craftsmanship.
Highlights
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Private access to the workshop of a historic tea kettle-making family
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Meet a master craftsman continuing a 360-year-old tradition
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Learn about the connection between tea kettles, tea ceremony, and Kaga culture
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Discover traditional casting techniques, tools, and materials
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Gain cultural insights that go far beyond what museums or conventional sightseeing tours can offer.
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Recommended for luxury travelers, art collectors, tea lovers, and craft enthusiasts
行程詳情
53,000 yen/ 2 persons
* 53,000 yen is up to 2 persons. An additional fee of ¥7,000 is charged for each additional person.
*There is an additional charge of 15,000 yen for guides in languages other than English.
◎Schedule
<Morning>
9:45 Meet
10:00-10:30 Introduction
10:30-11:00 Studio Tour
11:00-11:30 Tea
<Afternoon>
13:45 Meet
14:00-14:30 Introduction
14:30-15:00 Studio Tour
15:00-15:30 Tea
◎Payment Method : By Credit Card / PayPal
>Payment and Cancellation Details
Number of guests required for this tour/experience to take place
最低成行人數*
最高成行人數*
2
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