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Aichi: Tokoname Pottery Path & Japans Ancient Kiln Tradition

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The previous price was £133 and current price is £93 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Discover the rich history of Tokoname, one of Japan’s revered pottery towns, on a guided walking tour along the Yakimono Sanpomichi, or “Pottery Footpath.” Uncover how Tokoname's innovative spirit and abundant clay deposits shaped a legacy of practical ceramics that supported daily life across Japan. Explore the town's unique landscape, where ceramics define the scenery, and visit historic merchant houses that narrate the tale of maritime trade. The tour also sheds light on traditional techniques and modern interpretations of Tokoname ware, including the iconic maneki-neko. This immersive journey reveals the enduring connection between history, industry, and artistry in Tokoname.

  • Guided walking tour through Tokoname’s historic pottery district
  • Explore the Yakimono Sanpomichi, showcasing Tokoname's ceramic heritage
  • Visit historic merchant houses and learn about maritime trade connections
  • Experience modern and traditional Tokoname ceramics, including maneki-neko
Activity location
  • Tokonyan
    • 2 Chome Sakaemachi
    • 479-0836, Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Tokoname Ceramic Hall
    • 8 3-chōme
    • 479-0836, Tokoname, Aichi, Japan

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Aichi: Tokoname Pottery Path & Japans Ancient Kiln Tradition
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£132.27
£92.59 x 1 Adult£92.59
Total
The previous price was £132.27 and current price is £92.59
30% off
Until Fri, 30 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Walking tour of the Tokoname Pottery Path
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Historical and cultural commentary on Tokoname ware and pottery production
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Tokonyan
  • 15m
Tokonyan is a giant maneki-neko (beckoning cat) sculpture that has become the playful symbol of Tokoname. Made from Tokoname ware materials, it reflects the town’s long association with ceramics and the maneki-neko tradition, which developed here alongside pottery production and local commerce.
Tokoname Pottery Footpath
  • 40m
Tokonyan is a giant maneki-neko (beckoning cat) sculpture that has become the playful symbol of Tokoname. Made from Tokoname ware materials, it reflects the town’s long association with ceramics and the maneki-neko tradition, which developed here alongside pottery production and local commerce.
Kaisendonya Shipping Agency Takita Family Residence
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Takita House is a well-preserved former residence of a shipping merchant who played a key role in distributing Tokoname ware across Japan. The building offers insight into how pottery production, coastal trade, and everyday life were closely connected during the Edo and Meiji periods.
Dokanzaka
  • 15m
Dokanzaka is one of Tokoname’s most distinctive sights, where slopes and walls are constructed from ceramic pipes, shochu bottles, and pottery fragments. This unique landscape shows how functional ceramics and industrial byproducts were reused to shape the town’s scenery.
Noborigama Square Exhibition & Workshop
  • 30m
The Noborigama Plaza Exhibition Workshop is located near the remains of traditional climbing kilns once used for large-scale firing. The facility introduces kiln structures, pottery techniques, and contemporary works by local artists, highlighting how Tokoname’s ceramic tradition continues to evolve today.

Location

Activity location
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    Tokonyan
    • 2 Chome Sakaemachi
    • 479-0836, Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tokoname Ceramic Hall
    • 8 3-chōme
    • 479-0836, Tokoname, Aichi, Japan

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