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Tokoname Guided Tour With Pottery Streets & Craft Culture

By InsideOutJapan

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Overview

  • Walk the Tokoname Pottery Trail, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns
  • Visit artisan workshops and see pottery-making traditions up close
  • Learn insights from an experienced guide
  • Discover the cheerful maneki neko street of lucky cats
  • Enjoy a small-group tour filled with culture and charm

Activity location

    • Tokoname
    • Tokoname, Aichi, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1-chōme-1-4 Meieki, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-6022, Japan | Under the Gold Clock, in Nagoya Station
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English or Italian speaking Travel Story Teller
  • Inclusions
    One snack
  • Exclusions
    Public transport: about 1,500 JPY

What you can expect

  • Discover Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, on a guided walk that brings its pottery culture to life. In this historic town on the Chita Peninsula, follow your expert guide to stroll along charming clay-paved streets, past brick chimneys, weathered pottery walls, and centuries-old climbing kilns that speak to a rich ceramic heritage.
    Along the way, explore artisan workshops and galleries showcasing Tokoname’s exquisite handcrafted pottery. Don’t miss the delightful sight of hundreds of maneki neko—the iconic beckoning cats believed to bring good luck—lining the route with cheerful expressions and colourful designs. These beloved symbols add a whimsical touch to the town’s cultural tapestry.
    Whether you're a ceramics enthusiast or a curious traveller, this small-group Tokoname Pottery Walk offers an unforgettable glimpse into Japan’s living pottery tradition.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tokoname
    • Tokoname, Aichi, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1-chōme-1-4 Meieki, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-6022, Japan | Under the Gold Clock, in Nagoya Station
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan