Japan Heath 2023_ Stacked pottery molds and kiln shelves in a traditional ceramics workshop in Kyoto, Japan.

Japan with Heath Ceramics

Save the Date | Departing March 2027 & September 2027 | Starting at $16,000

3 Reasons to Travel with Heath Ceramics

What started as a small-scale pottery in 1948 has turned into an American icon. Owners Robin Petravic and Cathy Bailey produce some of the world's most highly regarded ceramic home goods. They believe in quality craft and timeless design, celebrating the process, materials, and people and places behind their products. Join Heath Ceramics in Japan for an inspired week of art, design and cultural exploration.

Japan Heath 2023_ Guests enjoying a traditional Kyoto dining experience with a geisha during travels through Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

They Know Great Design

Does it make you happy? Is it made well? Will it be part of your life for years to come? Heath says the answer to all three must be a resounding yes.

Travel is Inspiration

The team at Heath travels to refine and inspire the objects, materials and techniques they use. There’s no place better than Japan for inspiring creativity.

They're Master Storytellers

Robin and Cathy have carried on Heath Ceramics from the founding husband and wife duo. There’s a generational quality and story to each of their pieces.

3 Reasons to Travel with
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Art & Soul

Discipline, ingenuity and generational artistry is synonymous with Japanese culture. We’ll soak it up at local studios and meet some of Japan's most storied artisans.

How We Travel Matters

Modern Adventure is a proud Certified B Corporation. The cost of your trip has a direct positive impact on the people and places we visit.

Design Focused

This is a creative’s dream trip. Get inspired by time-honored technique in a culture that meticulously refines every last detail. Great design is everywhere in Japan.

Experience Japan

Japan 2020_View of Mount Fuji at sunset with Chureito Pagoda in the foreground, overlooking the city of Fujiyoshida, Japan.
Japan 2020_ Traveler in traditional dress with a red umbrella walking through the vibrant Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan, surrounded by towering bamboo and colorful autumn foliage.

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