things to do and see in Bizen

Bizen is an old area known for absolutely one thing: Bizen-yaki, the most established and most famous manifestation of ceramics in Japan. This stoneware is perfect in so many ways. Almost anything — dishes, glasses, vases, bowls, pots — might be produced using it. Bizen is a city with so many shops and artcrafts. Things to see here are:

1. Bizen Pottery Art Museum

Bizen Pottery Art Museum, located of the north of JR Imbe Station, this cement square shows both old and new samples of Bizen-style ceramics.

3. Kei Fujiwara Museum of Art

Kei Fujiwara Museum of Art, opened from 10am to 4:30pm is a historical center offering the fine art of Kei Fujiwara, a Bizen creator who was assigned a Living National Treasure in 1970.

2. Shizutani School

Shizutani School, formed by Ikeda Mitsumasa, a ruler of Okayama. He authorized Tsuda Nagatada to assemble this school. Finished in 1701, it was open to samurai as well as agriculturists. It is a national fortune, the school is still in its unique condition. Trees on the grounds are gorgeous, particularly cherry bloom season.

4. Bizen-yaki Pottery Center

Numerous furnaces will give you a chance to attempt your gift at making your particular master piece. A piece of mud can be very creative, it is up to you. Bizen-yaki Traditional Pottery Center will give you a chance to wake artist in you.

Bizen is excellent place for all your loved ones. You can explore art here and learn so many things too.