

Small pottery workshop and historic Yamada Villa in Beppu offering traditional interiors, garden views and hands‑on artisans at work — ideal for candid craft portraits, intimate architectural details and texture-rich closeups. Visit weekday mornings or late afternoon for soft window light; weekends get busy when classes run. Reserve a workshop session or ask permission to shoot; expect shoes-off rooms and limited on‑site parking. Combine with nearby Kitahama street scenes.


Small pottery workshop and historic Yamada Villa in Beppu offering traditional interiors, garden views and hands‑on artisans at work — ideal for candid craft portraits, intimate architectural details and texture-rich closeups. Visit weekday mornings or late afternoon for soft window light; weekends get busy when classes run. Reserve a workshop session or ask permission to shoot; expect shoes-off rooms and limited on‑site parking. Combine with nearby Kitahama street scenes.