Join FEW for a special Golden Week day trip to Kasama, considered a 'Little Kyoto' due to its numerous temples, shrines, and local crafts. The pottery, Kasama-yaki, and pottery masters are world-renowned and the glaze ranges from earthly tones to pastels, but mostly the pottery is noted for its reddish-brown clay colors with black glaze. The pottery festival brings together over 200 ceramic artists annually, selling directly to the public. With its international atmosphere, good food and music, this is sure to be a fun day out! If we have time, there is the option to visit the Kasama Azalea Fair for a great combination day out with nature!

Date: Sunday May 1st

Time: 8:20am (depart 9:06am, arr: 11:29am), return 5:13pm (arr: Tokyo 7:28pm)

Meeting place: JR Ueno station, exit to be confirmed with participants

Travel time: Approx. 2 hrs 15 mins, 3780yen return

Lunch to be purchased separately by attendees

Please reply to Sarah Branley sarah@kites.co.jp by Wednesday 27th April at the latest

If you need to cancel after Thurs 28th April or get lost on the day, please call Sarah on 090 5318 0268. Any reservations by e-mail after Thurs 28th will not be viewed or received so please call. For further information on the festival, visit: www.e-yakimono.net/html.

We look forward to seeing you!