Sue no Sato Facility Guide
Your journey through Tamba Ware begins here
Gateway to Cultural Tourism in the Tachikui Area
Sue-no-Sato is a comprehensive facility located in the heart of Tachikui, the home of Tamba Ware surrounded by abundant nature, where you can “see,” “learn,” “experience,” and “enjoy” Tamba Ware.
As the gateway to cultural tourism in the Tachikui area—where kiln studios line the streets—we invite you to begin your visit here.
Kiln Alley
Approximately 50 kiln studios exhibit and sell a wide variety of ceramic works. From traditional Tamba Ware to artistic contemporary pieces, you can encounter the diverse expressions of Tamba Ware today. You may discover a kiln that interests you here, then visit the studio in person afterward.
Pottery Workshop
Challenge yourself to create an original piece. In the pottery workshop, you can enjoy clay hand-building or painting, whether on your own or with family and friends. Beginners are always welcome. Your finished piece will be fired at a Tamba Ware kiln, so please look forward to seeing how the colors and textures turn out. There is also a pottery shop where you can purchase essential tools and Tamba clay (No. 1 clay) for your creations.
A pottery shop is also available, offering a variety of pottery tools essential for creation, as well as Tamba clay (No. 1 clay). These items are available next to the classroom reception counter.
Pottery Workshops
TAMBA GATEWAY CENTER (Regional Folk Craft Preservation and Training Facility)
In addition to galleries featuring works by contemporary ceramic artists, there is a special exhibition room and showcase displays. At the entrance, vibrant mosaic tile art made of Tamba Ware welcomes visitors as an inviting gateway that inspires you to meet the potters themselves. The café offers a relaxing space to linger and reflect after viewing the exhibitions.
Traditional Industry Hall (Tamba Tachikui Ware Traditional Industry Hall)
This hall displays outstanding examples of “Ko-Tamba” (Old Tamba Ware) from the Kamakura to Edo periods, along with the latest works by approximately 50 contemporary artists. You can appreciate the distinctive beauty of Tamba Ware, including its natural green hues, red clay slip, white tones, and other uniquely expressive surfaces. An introductory video about Tamba Ware is also available.
Restaurant “Shishigin”
A Japanese restaurant featuring ingredients from Tamba. In addition to meals, you can enjoy handmade cakes and kuromame (black soybean) coffee in a relaxed café setting. A selection of Tamba souvenirs is also available, and group reservations are welcome.
Bicycle Rental
A bicycle is a wonderful way to explore the approximately 4-kilometer north-to-south stretch of the Tamba pottery village at a leisurely pace. Visit your favorite kilns while enjoying the rich natural beauty of Tamba throughout the seasons.
Bicycle rental application
Sue-no-Sato Office
Hours
10:00–16:00
種類
Rental Fees:
• Standard bicycle (non-electric)
¥500
• Electric-assist bicycle (for riders 140 cm and taller)
¥1,200
• Electric-assist bicycle (for riders 150 cm and taller)
¥1500
• Deposit(refunded upon return)
¥1,000 per bicycle
※Payment Method: Cash only
※Other Information: Bicycles must be returned to the Sue-no- Sato office. One-way drop-offs are not permitted.
※ Helmets are available free of charge.
※Advance reservations for rental bicycles are not available.
※The electric-assist bicycle rental service is also available at the Tamba Ware Information Center “kamanjyo.”
Bicycle Rental
A bicycle is a wonderful way to explore the approximately 4-kilometer north-to-south stretch of the Tamba pottery village at a leisurely pace. Visit your favorite kilns while enjoying the rich natural beauty of Tamba throughout the seasons.
Bicycle rental application:Sue-no-Sato Office
Hours: 10:00–16:00
Type
Fee
Standard bicycle (non-electric)
500 yen / day
Electric-assist bicycle(for riders 140 cm and taller)
1,200 yen / day
Electric-assist bicycle(for riders 150 cm and taller)
1,500 yen / day
Deposit(refunded upon return)
1,000 yen / bicycle
※Payment Method: Cash only
※Other Information: Bicycles must be returned to the Sue-noSato office. One-way drop-offs are not permitted.
※Helmets are available free of charge.
※Advance reservations for rental bicycles are not available.
※ The electric-assist bicycle rental service is also available at the Tamba Ware Information Center “kamanjyo.”
Tamba Traditional
Crafts Park “Ceramic
Village
open
10:00-17:00
Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 – January 1) and every Tuesday
(Open on Tuesdays if it falls on a national holiday)
open
10:00-17:00
Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 – January 1) and every Tuesday(Open on Tuesdays if it falls on a national holiday)
adress
3 Kamitachikui, Kondacho, Tambasasayama City, Hyogo 669-2135, Japan
TEL
079-597-2034
FAX
079-597-3232
Parking
54cars Admission
| Admission Fee | Adult | 200 yen/1 person |
|---|---|---|
| Group(20 or more people) | 160 yen/1 person | |
| Elementary and junior high school students (no group discount) | 50 yen/1 person | |
| Preschool child | Free |
| Admission Fee | |
|---|---|
| Adult | 200 yen/1 person |
| Groups (20 or more ) | 160 yen/1 person |
| Elementary and junior high school students (no group discount) | 50 yen/1 person |
| Preschool child | Free |
Visitors holding a Physical Disability Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, or Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate are eligible for half-price admission (individual rate).
Getting to Tamba Traditional Craft Park Tachikui Sue no Sato from Kyoto or Osaka
By public transportation (train and bus)
■ Kyoto Station
- Take the JR Kyoto Line from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station (28 minutes).
- Take the JR Fukuchiyama Line from Osaka Station to Aino Station (52 minutes).
Take a Shinki Bus bound for ‘Shimizu’ (清水) or ‘Hyōgo-tōgei-bijutsukan’ (Hyogo Museum of Ceramic Art 兵庫陶芸美術館) for 10 minutes and get off at the ‘Sue-no-sato-mae’ (陶の郷前) bus stop. Alternatively, get off at ‘Tachikui-kokaido-mae’ (立杭公会堂前) and walk 5 minutes.Take the Shinki Bus bound for “Shimizu” or “Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum” from in front of the station.Get off at “Tou-no-sato-mae” (10 minutes). Or get off at “Rikkake Kokaido-mae” and walk 5 minutes.。
■ Shin-Osaka Station
- Take the JR Kobe Line from Shin-Osaka Station to Osaka Station (4 minutes).
- Take the JR Fukuchiyama Line from Osaka Station to Aino Station (52 minutes).
Take a Shinki Bus bound for ‘Shimizu’ (清水) or ‘Hyōgo-tōgei-bijutsukan’ (Hyogo Museum of Ceramic Art 兵庫陶芸美術館) for 10 minutes and get off at the ‘Sue-no-sato-mae’ (陶の郷前) bus stop. Alternatively, get off at ‘Tachikui-kokaido-mae’ (立杭公会堂前) and walk 5 minutes.
By car
■ Kyoto Station
- Take the Meishin Expressway from the Kyoto-Minami IC. Get off at the Sanda-Nishi IC of the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway (approximately 55 minutes).
- 14 minutes by car from Sanda-Nishi IC to Tachikui Sue no Sato.
■ Shin-Osaka Station
- Take the Hanshin Expressway from the Toyonaka-minami exit. Get off at the Sanda-Nishi IC of the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway (approximately 32 minutes).
14 minutes by car from Sanda-Nishi IC to Tachikui Sue no Sato.
* Taxis are not included due to difficulties in communicating in English.
