3 places for craft in Izumo, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.
Central Izumo
A folk-craft museum opened in 1974. It shows ceramics, lacquerware, woodwork and textiles gathered mainly from Shimane and from across Japan. Closed on Tuesdays and over the New Year.
RinIt closes at 5. Be inside by 4:30.
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.