Two Experience Tours You Can Only Do in Tokoname

• Table of Contents
• Why is Tokoname popular as a "pottery town"?
• Tour ① Premium Half-Day Experience with Tokoname Ware and Local Cuisine
• Tour ②: A cultural experience tour walking Tour in Tokoname
• Tokoname is a pottery town located very close to the airport.

Why is Tokoname popular as a "pottery town"?

- One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns
- Pottery Footpath
- A potter's studio
- A town famous for Beckoning Cat

Tokoname is a special town where you can experience
pottery culture simply by strolling through its streets

Tour ① Premium Half-Day Experience with Tokoname Ware and Local Cuisine

Highlights of the Tour

On this tour, you’ll stroll along the
famous Pottery Footpath, one of Tokoname’s most iconic attractions,
while discovering the culture and flavors of this historic pottery town.

Your guide is a local ceramic artist, who shares stories you wouldn’t hear on a typical tour—about how Tokoname ware
is made, the history of the craft, and the origins of the town.

As you walk through streets lined with
workshops and pottery scenery, you’ll experience Tokoname’s artisan culture
while enjoying local cuisine along the way.

What you can experience

- A guided walk along the Pottery Footpath with a local
ceramic artist
- A visit to pottery workshops that are usually closed to the
public
- Local sake tasting served in Tokoname ware sake cups
- Lunch made with local ingredients, served on Tokoname ware

In just half a day, this tour offers a
chance to experience Tokoname’s culture, cuisine, and craftsmanship.

Recommended for

-

Are interested in traditional Japanese culture
- Love pottery and crafts 
 - Are looking for a short but fulfilling

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Tour ②: A cultural experience tour walking Tour in Tokoname

Highlights of the Tour

This walking tour explores the charm of Tokoname,
a historic pottery town known for its unique streetscape and rich ceramic
culture.

Participants stroll along the famous Pottery
Footpath, where red-brick chimneys and walls made from clay pipes create
scenery unique to this pottery town. The area is also a popular photo spot.

As you walk through the town, you’ll
discover charming places such as beckoning cat statues, pottery shops, and
cozy cafés.

With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll also hear
stories and historical insights that are easy to miss when exploring on your
own, offering a deeper understanding of Tokoname.

What you can experience

- A guided walk along the Pottery Footpath with a local
ceramic artist
- A visit to pottery workshops that are usually closed to the
public
- Popular sweets served on Tokoname ware

This tour offers a relaxing way to discover the
charm of Tokoname—through town walks, workshop visits, and sweets served on
traditional pottery.

Recommended for

- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the town 
- Visit photogenic spots 
- Experience local Japanese culture

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Tokoname is a pottery town located very close to the airport.

About a five-minute train ride from Chubu
Centrair International Airport, Tokoname is a town of pottery culture dotted
with old pottery townscapes, workshops, cafes, and Beckoning Cat(beckoning cat)
spots.

 Walking along the "Pottery Footpath," a unique landscape made of
pottery fragments and clay pipes, you can experience Tokoname's Tokoname
pottery culture up close.