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Aichi: Tokoname Pottery Path & Japans Ancient Kiln Tradition
Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
$180.96
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they redeem the gift voucher.
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
- 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
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Aichi: Tokoname Pottery Path & Japans Ancient Kiln Tradition
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Guide
- Historical and cultural commentary on Tokoname ware and pottery production
- Walking tour of the Tokoname Pottery Path
- Meals
- Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting point
Meeting Point: In front of the Tokoname Tourist Information Center.
Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
Return details
Meeting Point: In front of the Tokoname Tourist Information Center.
Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
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TokonyanTokonyan 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.
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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.
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Kaisendonya Shipping Agency Takita Family ResidenceTakita 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.
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DokanzakaDokanzaka 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.
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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.
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Aichi: Tokoname Pottery Path & Japans Ancient Kiln Tradition
Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
$180.96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!