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Ebetsu City Ceramic Art Center

Flow of the course

About 90 min here

About 30 min to the next stop

Next stop: Lunch at a complex built into a former brick factory

About this spot

This facility in Nishinopporo, Ebetsu City, takes pottery and Ebetsu's bricks as its theme. Ebetsu is a place blessed with fine clay, and from the Meiji era it produced a great many bricks whose buildings still stand across Hokkaido. Inside, you can take your time over the history of the bricks fired in this town and over ceramic works from within Hokkaido and beyond. There is also a ceramics workshop, and depending on the season there are chances to use your hands and work with the clay yourself. The surrounding area is close to the forest park and full of greenery, making it just the right place for a quiet morning.

Tips

Check opening hours, closing days, admission fees and the availability of hands-on sessions in advance on the official website. Fees can change depending on the special exhibition. There is a car park, so it is an easy place to stop by car. The exhibition rooms are quiet, so agreeing on indoor voices with small children beforehand keeps the visit calm.