Welcome back to Sasebo! A few weeks ago my friends invited me to join the on a Sasebo MWR ITT trip to the Shida-yaki Pottery Factory. I wasn’t totally sure what we would be doing but of course I agreed and was excited for a fun artsy day in Ureshino, Japan. Ureshino is located in Saga Prefecture which is a famous pottery/ceramic city. A popular activity to do in Ureshino is a pottery making class! Once we got to the pottery studio I realized we were making these beautiful lamps!
I enjoyed my time at the pottery factory so much and really enjoyed getting crafty on an overcast day with my friends. I would definitely recommend this activity to anyone visiting the area. However, you can save $30 and make a reservation yourself! I was disappointed that Sasebo MWR’s ITT charged us $55 when I realized it was only $25 on the website. I’ll of course have that linked below if you decide this is something you want to do too. I won’t get my lamp back for about a month, but I’m excited to have fun souvenir!
ITT trips can be a great way to get out and see Japan especially if you are nervous to go out on your own. This activity in particular is a great solo activity if you’re new here and looking to get out. I was pretty surprised at how much they are charging because I know that some ITT trips are a great deal! However, this is not one of them. If you’re on a budget definitely price things out and you might be surprised to see how much cheaper you can do it on your own.
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