Craft and Clay with Tokonames Pottery Heritage Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Highlights
-Visit a working teapot kiln and learn to brew tea the Tokoname way
-Create your own pottery guided by master artisans at a historic kiln
-Wander the atmospheric Tokonbame Pottery Footpath lined with shops and studios
-Experience over 1,000 years of ceramic history in one of Japan’s oldest pottery towns

Tour Overview
Tokoname on the Chita Peninsula is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns and has produced ceramics for over 1,000 years. Famous for its high-quality teapots, the town blends deep tradition with a vibrant craft culture.
This one-day tour takes you into the heart of Tokoname’s pottery heritage. Begin with a visit to a teapot kiln for a hands-on tea brewing experience using Tokoname ware. Then try pottery-making at Kakuzan Tōen, a historic kiln guided by local artisans. Conclude with a stroll along the Tokoname Pottery Footpath, lined with galleries, climbing kilns, and charming shops.
A curated journey through craftsmanship, tradition, and Tokoname’s warm hospitality.

What's Included

Travel insurance
Teapot kiln visit and tea tasting (with sweets)
Public transportation fares between attractions
Pottery workshop at Kakuzan Tōen
Professional, English-speaking guide
Transportation to the meeting point
Shipping fee for your completed pottery
Customs duties or import taxes (if applicable)
Personal shopping
Guide gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center

The interpreter guide will be waiting for you with a name board.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center

    Our interpreter guide will be waiting for you with a name board. We will take the train to Tokoname.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Teapot Kiln Visit and Tea Experience

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Pottery Experience at Kakuzan Tōen

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Walk the Tokoname Pottery Footpath

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Nagoya Station

    We will take the train back to Nagoya Station.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

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.
  • Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
Supplied by Tourism Designers Co., Ltd.

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Rail Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group

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