Aya Town Industrial Arts Experience
Miyazaki prefecture
Experience History/Culture
In the town of Aya, a traditional crafts industry has taken root set in abundant nature. Since the 1960’s, more and more craftsmen have moved to Aya from outside of the town. These craftsmen formed the cross-industrial group “Himuka Ozato”. This group has conducted a creation and information campaign about woodworking, ceramics, dyed goods, textiles, bamboo work, lacquer and glasswork, etc., which has brought nation wide attention. At the “International Craft Castle”, creations of each studio are exhibited and sold. Ceramics, pongee* weaving and “Kusaki Zome*” experiences are also offered.
*Pongee is a soft thin woven cloth.
*”Kusaki Zome” specifically refers to a natural dyeing technique using dyes from plants and other natural sources. Synthetic dyes are not used.
| Address | 〒880-1302 1012 Oaza Kitamata, Aya-cho, Higashimorokata-gun, Miyazaki-ken |
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| Contact |
Tel: 0985-77-1223 http://www.town.aya.miyazaki.jp/ayatown/index.html |
| Access Information |
1 hour bus ride from Minami Miyazaki Station until the Aya Machiaijyo bus stop. 15 minute walk from the bus stop. |
| Parking | Available |
| Parking fees | Free |
| Times Available | - |
| Time Required | - |
| Max, Capacity | No limit (limited to 30 per ceramics experience). |
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| Closed | - |
| Usage fees | *Adults: 300 yen. *High school students: 200 yen. *Elementary school students: 150 yen. (Discounts for groups). |
| Reservations required | Registration required Craft Experience. |
| For reservations | TEL |
| 2D Bar Codes | Show 2D Bar Codes |
| Links | - |
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