WHY BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE?
• A one-of-a-kind fusion of Zen philosophy and hands-on pottery.
• Feel the calm of the D. T. Suzuki Museum and turn that inspiration—through a session with a master potter—into clay.
• Small group (2–10 guests) with an English facilitator and a Japanese master potter.
AT A GLANCE
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (14:30–17:00)
• Available: Tue / Thu / Fri / Sat
• Language: English facilitation; Japanese master potter
• Group size: 2–10 guests
• Meeting point: Entrance of the D. T. Suzuki Museum, Kanazawa
ITINERARY
14:30 Museum tour — learn Dr. Suzuki’s idea of oneness with nature (40 min)
15:15 Short transfer to Kobo Hokuto studio (15 min)
15:30 Pottery workshop — “dialogue with clay”: create freely and bring the clay to life (90 min); commemorative photo with the potter
17:00 Farewell
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Museum admission and private explanation
• Hands-on pottery session with all materials
• English facilitator + Japanese master potter
NOT INCLUDED
• None
GOOD TO KNOW
• No special clothing required; aprons are provided.
• Please arrive 10 minutes early. Guests more than 20 minutes late may be treated as a no-show.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• 4 days or more before the tour — Free
• 3 days before — 30% fee
• 1 day before — 50% fee
• Same day / no-show — 100% fee
PAYMENT
• Full payment by credit card (JPY) at the time of booking.
WHY BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE?
• A one-of-a-kind fusion of Zen philosophy and hands-on pottery.
• Feel the calm of the D. T. Suzuki Museum and turn that inspiration—through a session with a master potter—into clay.
• Small group (2–10 guests) with an English facilitator and a Japanese master potter.
AT A GLANCE
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (14:30–17:00)
• Available: Tue / Thu / Fri / Sat
• Language: English facilitation; Japanese master potter
• Group size: 2–10 guests
• Meeting point: Entrance of the D. T. Suzuki Museum, Kanazawa
ITINERARY
14:30 Museum tour — learn Dr. Suzuki’s idea of oneness with nature (40 min)
15:15 Short transfer to Kobo Hokuto studio (15 min)
15:30 Pottery workshop — “dialogue with clay”: create freely and bring the clay to life (90 min); commemorative photo with the potter
17:00 Farewell
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Museum admission and private explanation
• Hands-on pottery session with all materials
• English facilitator + Japanese master potter
NOT INCLUDED
• None
GOOD TO KNOW
• No special clothing required; aprons are provided.
• Please arrive 10 minutes early. Guests more than 20 minutes late may be treated as a no-show.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• 4 days or more before the tour — Free
• 3 days before — 30% fee
• 1 day before — 50% fee
• Same day / no-show — 100% fee
PAYMENT
• Full payment by credit card (JPY) at the time of booking.

Suzuki Daisetz T. Suzuki Museum & Ikeda Kiln, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan