A week-long immersion into the art of Japanese ceramics and tea. Visit historic pottery towns like Arita and Karatsu, learn from master potters, and relax in onsen retreats. Explore the verdant tea fields of Yame and Ureshino, savoring gyokuro tastings and traditional sweets, all while staying in boutique ryokans.
Step into a world where tradition, craftsmanship, and quiet beauty converge. This seven-day journey through Kyushu invites guests to experience the living heritage of Japanese ceramics and green tea. From hands-on workshops with master potters in Arita and Imari to guided tastings at tea estates in Yame and Ureshino, the itinerary blends cultural depth with restorative travel. Guests stay in carefully selected ryokans and boutique inns, enjoying seasonal cuisine and peaceful natural settings.
Day 1 – Arrive in Fukuoka. Welcome dinner and orientation.
Day 2 – Arita: Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Uchiyama district, hands-on pottery session.
Day 3 – Imari & Okawachiyama: Secret kilns, gallery visits, local tea break.
Day 4 – Karatsu & Ureshino: Karatsu pottery studios, coastline views, ryokan onsen stay.
Day 5 – Yame: Visit family-run tea estate, gyokuro tasting, optional tea field walk.
Day 6 – Return to Fukuoka: Choose a cultural experience (washi, calligraphy, shrine visit).
Day 7 – Departure from Fukuoka Airport.
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