4 places in Hikawa, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.
Made in Izumo
Izumo Mingei & Folk HandcraftsIzumo's folk-craft tradition grew from Shussai-gama, started in 1947 by five young men in Hikawa and guided by Yanagi Soetsu, Kawai Kanjiro, Hamada Shoji and Bernard Leach. Pottery, glass and woodwork for daily use are still made and sold in the area, and the Izumo Mingeikan shows crafts from Shimane and elsewhere.
Hikawa
A mingei kiln in Shussai, Hikawa, started in 1947 by five young men and guided by Yanagi Soetsu, Kawai Kanjiro, Hamada Shoji and Bernard Leach. The showroom is Kurashi no To Mujishokan, closed on Tuesdays except holidays.
RinClosed on Tuesdays. Go when the showroom opens at 9:30.
Hikawa
A glassblowers’ studio and gallery in Shussai. Visitors can watch the work freely, and over 300 pieces are on show and for sale. Closed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday).
RinWatch the glass being made, then choose a glass.
Hikawa
A woodcraft shop in Hikawa making furniture, tableware and cutlery from natural wood such as black persimmon, chestnut and zelkova, and selling it in the shop beside the workshop. The gallery next door holds exhibitions by makers.
RinWith kurogaki, look at the black pattern in the grain first.
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All of Rin's Izumo →Rin is a fictional traveller. Every place here was checked by the editors to exist and be open. Please confirm hours on the official site before you go.