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Tokoname Pottery and Teapots Studio Visit and Town Tour
Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
$296.30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
-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.
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Tokoname Pottery and Teapots Studio Visit and Town Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Travel Insurance
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Visit to Chaden Teapot Studio
- Tea-brewing experience with wagashi sweets
- Guide gratuities (optional)Guide gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses (meals, shopping, etc.)
- Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting point
The interpreter guide will be waiting for you holding a name board.
Return details
After the guided tour of the Pottery Trail, you'll have free time. Enjoy lunch and shopping at your leisure.
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Meet up with the guide and walk to the experience location.
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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.
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A local guide will take you through the town where you can feel the history of Tokoname pottery.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Tokoname Pottery and Teapots Studio Visit and Town Tour
Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
$296.30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!