Travel Guide Hirashimizu

To get there, take a bus from Yamagata Station towards Nishi-Zao or Geikō-dai and get off at Hirashimizu (20 minutes, 200 ¥). This small potters village is located on the southeastern edge of Yamagata, at the foot of Mount Chitose. This is where the pottery called nashi-seiji is produced. You can even try this art in this art by following courses at Shichiemon-gama & (023) 642 7777. It will cost between 1 500 ¥ and 1 800 yen plus the shipping costs of your work. Schichiemon-Gama is one of the many furnaces in the area that have been put in service. It is one of the most renowned and offers courses and pottery (open from to, courses from to).