Osaka: Private Japanese Traditional Ceramics Experience
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
We offer a pottery workshop in Osaka with an English, Spanish and Catalan speaking potter (the explanation can also be done in Japanese). While we talk about Japanese gastronomy and culture, the visitors can experience the traditional way of making pottery in Japan.
Choose one of the following plans:
-set of sake (sake bottle and cup)
-a chawan (tea bowl)
-a sushi set (dish and chopsticks rest)
■Create a souvenir of your trip to Japan
■Enjoy ceramic learning with an instructor who has studied in Osaka and Barcelona.
■Enjoy a private class, exclusively for you.
■The price includes a small dish and a chopsticks rest, handmade for use with Japanese traditional design and materials. You can take it with you the day you come to the studio.
■Learn a traditional art while talking about Japanese culture.
The space is located in a house made of wood and earth built 100 years ago, so you can also see a typical Osaka house from before the Second World War.
5 participants max.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
In the workshop, we will made ceramic related to Japanese gastronomy with clay. You can choose between the following options: -sake set (small bottle and glass) -sushi set (sushi plate and chopstick holder) -chawan for tea - It takes about 1 month and a half to ship your pottery. (Shipping fee is not included) During the workshop, Anna, Ryo and our team will talk about Japanese culture. Participants will receive as a souvenir a small plate for sushi (decorated with traditional glazw) and a chopstick holder in the shape of a sakura flower made by Anna. If desired, the pieces made during the workshop can be sent to the participant's home (shipping costs are not included). The workshops are given in Spanish, Catalan or English. Unlike the other experiences related to ceramics, this is the only one that is held in Spanish or Catalan. The building is a century-old two-storey house in the south of Osaka. It is located next to a street lined with shops selling local food. The visit to the workshop is an immersion into the Japan of the Showa era. In this non-touristy area, the walk from the station to the studio shows a real Osaka that you won't find in the guidebooks.
Options
Osaka: Private Japanese Traditional Ceramics Experience
What‘s Included
Tax
Japanese green tea, coffee or water
Firing fee
A Japanese traditional small dish and a sakura-shaped chopsticks rest
Material costs
Instructor
Shipping fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Flyer39815725585,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked a private session to learn about Japanese ceramics and create a piece of my own. Anna was very knowledgeable and extremely patient and kind in instructing how to create my piece. Great experience!! A highlight of my trip!!
Enjoyable experience....
Cedric E,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyable experience. Great way to relax and enjoy something fun. Host was very hospitable and friendly made us feel so welcomed
Delightful
alH5123VS,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Una maravillosa experiencia. Ana presenta y comparte su conocimiento de la cultura japonesa fácil de entender y apreciar. Ayuda lo suficiente para que la cerámica salga bien. Gracias Ana. Altamente recomendado la experiencia. This was an excellent experience. Ana shares her insightful knowledge of Japanese culture, helps enough with whatever you’re making to ensure it comes out nice. Thank you Ana. Highly recommend this experience.
enjoyable and fun session
FelixHK,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great session there. Anna is very friendly and knowledgeable! she taught us a lot in Japanese pottery clay making. cannot wait to see the final product we made
A wonderful combination of beginner hands-on pottery with the historical and cultural context to go with it.
Aflah B,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The operator Anna was incredibly friendly and personable, giving us helpful and clear instructions. It is clear to me that Anna is very knowledgeable in the field of Japanese pottery and pottery in general. She provided valuable information regarding the nuances of the variations in the shapes of the vessels we were forming with the clay - particularly around the functional purpose and cultural context. We were also given recommendations for things to do in Ōsaka and Tokyo. Overall, I had a great time participating in this workshop. Highly recommend - particularly if you’re after something a bit more relaxed and need a break from a busy travel itinerary.
I didn't think I would ever make a bowl! But, I did!
Q6224FNkeithn,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience. Both Anna & Ryo were such excellent hosts! My shoe bottom fell off & Ryo helped glue & tape the bottom back on! I initially attempted to meet them via taxi but it was an epic fail! Their location is completely inaccessible via taxi. Their meeting location made total sense! Anna was patient & a great teacher. It was a very memorable experience hand building a bowl! And even my 1st time!!!
Fun and Informative
Evan D,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very chill experience. Ana was very patient and taught us not only the technique but the meaning of the ceramics we could make. Both me and my wife want to find a kiln around our home so we can continue making more ceramics!
Great fun experience!!
Angela C,May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with Anna today, she was very patient and kind and had a great knowledge of history and traditions of Japanese pottery which made the experience even more meaningful. Lovely quiet part of Osaka, with Anna’s pieces being hard to resist. Love to support a local small business ❤️ highly recommend
Fantastic experience
Michael K,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The class was perfect! We had a lot of fun making some beautiful pieces. Anna was very friendly and helpful. It’s nice that it is an intimate experience and not a crowded activity. We would highly recommend this activity to anyone!!
Fun and informative activity with great company and a unique souvenir to take home of Japan
Emma A,Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I had a great evening with Anna making pottery. Neither of us have much experience with clay, but Anna made us feel like professionals and she was so pleasant to work with—it felt like we were friends by the end of the activity. He made the sushi plate and I made the sake set and we were elated to also learn a lot about the customs around these dishes from Anna, in addition to picking her brain for her experience with other aspects of Japan as well. We learned a lot and had a great time doing it! I’d recommend this activity to anyone going to Osaka who is interested in going beyond the touristy level of knowledge and getting their hands a little dirty in the process.
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