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 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 its 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 enjoyed 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 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 cafes. 

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 townwalks, 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-minutes train ride from Chubu Centrair International Airport, Tokoname is a town rich in pottery culture, dotted with old pottery townscapes, workshops, cafes, and spots featuring 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  upclose.