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Offered languages
- English
Highlights
-Step inside a master teapot craftsman’s studio, rarely open to the public
-Learn the secrets of brewing smooth, flavorful tea with Tokoname teapots
-Savor Japanese tea with traditional wagashi sweets in an intimate setting
-Stroll Tokoname’s pottery path with a local guide
-Explore galleries, shops, and cafés at your own pace after the tour
Tour Overview
Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns with over 1,000 years of history, is renowned worldwide for its teapots and living ceramic traditions. On this tour, you’ll step inside the studio of a master craftsman, normally closed to the public, to discover the artistry and function of Tokoname teapots and learn traditional tea brewing with seasonal wagashi sweets. A guided walk along the Pottery Footpath reveals historic kilns, galleries, and walls of clay pipes, offering insight into the town’s heritage. The tour concludes with free time to explore shops, cafés, or enjoy lunch at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The interpreter guide will be waiting for you holding a name board.
After the guided tour of the Pottery Trail, you'll have free time. Enjoy lunch and shopping at your leisure.
Itinerary
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1
Meet up with the guide and walk to the experience location.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Tour the pottery studio where teapots are crafted, experience the art of brewing delicious tea using a Tokoname teapot taught directly by the artisan, and savor the tea alongside traditional Japanese sweets.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A local guide will take you through the town where you can feel the history of Tokoname pottery.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is conducted in English. A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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