Enjoy Iga rice cooked in an Iga-yaki clay pot while admiring the Japanese garden at the normally closed home of the Iga-yaki master, who was founded in 1830v
Special tour of Nagatanien
The rich soil that supports Iga, a rice-producing region. This soil has long been used to make Iga-yaki pottery. Nagatanien is a pottery manufacturer that opened in the late Edo period, and upholds the ideal that “the maker should be the true user,” and continues to produce a variety of pottery that is close to people’s lives to this day. The over 200-year-old mansion and Japanese garden where Nagatanien’s potter lived are the setting for this special experience. In front of a clay pot, one of Nagatanien’s masterpieces, you will learn the secret of why Iga-yaki clay pots make rice so delicious, and you can also enjoy a tasting of freshly cooked white rice.
Highlight
- Special tour of the Nagatanien (climbing kiln and gallery) with special commentary by the 8th generation of Nagatanien.
*Due to circumstances, the 8th generation may not be the representative. - The secrets and features of Nagatanien’s clay pots are explained on panels, and you can also get a glimpse of the personality of the potter.
- You will be given a special tour of the house and gardens which are normally closed to the public, and you will hear about the history and culture of Nagatanien and Iga-yaki no Sato while tasting rice balls made with Iga rice cooked in a clay pot.
Experience Iga’s traditional crafts and arts culture
CONTENT
Founded in 1832, Nagatanien is an Iga ware pottery manufacturer. About 3 to 6 million years ago, the Iga region was at the bottom of Lake Biwa, and the company uses the heat-resistant clay of ancient Lake Biwa to produce a variety of pottery. The long, old climbing kiln on the premises is a registered tangible cultural property of the country. In addition to traditional pottery, the company also works on a daily basis to create new pottery, based on the philosophy that “the maker should be the true user.” These efforts have borne fruit, and the clay pot that was developed after three years of development has become very popular in recent years. This clay pot has high heat storage and heat retention, making it possible to cook rice fluffy, sweet and delicious. It can also be used for a variety of other dishes in addition to cooking rice. This time, in addition to touring the Hasegawa gardens, those who have signed up for the tour can enjoy a supreme experience in the Hasegawa gardens’ main house, which is normally closed to the public, where you can eat rice balls made with Iga rice cooked in an Iga clay pot while admiring the beautiful Japanese garden.
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes.
Number of people: 2-10 per session
How to make a reservation: Contact us by email.
