Hiryugama boasts the world’s largest step kiln, stretching approximately 23 meters and capable of firing 120,000 rice bowls at once.
Unfortunately, due to time constraints, I could only visit and not participate in any hands-on activities.
I couldn’t make a “Little Stingy Boy” bowl or cup myself…
I hope to come back and experience it someday~
The entire kiln site is quite large.
The front is where the fire is set.
The steps on the side lead to different levels of the kiln.
Some areas are not open to the public.
Inside, only exhibits remain.
You can see the marks of bricks on the walls.
Next to Hiryugama, there’s a small workshop.
In the workshop,
The finished products are quite pricey.
Besides the usual bowls, plates, and cups,
there are also these little figurines…
quite interesting~
That’s a brief introduction to Hiryugama~
Hiryugama (Official Website)
Address: 〒849-2342 Saga Prefecture, Takeo City, Takeuchi Town, Mate No. 24001-1
Phone: 0954-27-3383
Opening Hours: 09:00~17:00 (Closed every Tuesday, 12/28~1/3)
How to get there: From JR “Takeo Onsen Station,” take the “Takeo・Takeuchi Circulation Bus” Yutoku Bus for 15 minutes, get off at “Kuromuta Entrance,” and walk for 10 minutes
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