Craft and Clay with Tokonames Pottery Heritage Tour
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6h
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
About this experience
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.
Available options
Craft and Clay with Tokonames Pottery Heritage Tour
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
Detailed itinerary
1
Our interpreter guide will be waiting for you with a name board.
We will take the train to Tokoname.
2
Teapot Kiln Visit and Tea Experience
3
Pottery Experience at Kakuzan Tōen
4
Walk the Tokoname Pottery Footpath
5
We will take the train back to Nagoya Station.
What's not included
Transportation to the meeting point
Shipping fee for your completed pottery
Customs duties or import taxes (if applicable)
Personal shopping
Guide gratuities (optional)
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Important information
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.
Meeting point
The interpreter guide will be waiting for you with a name board.
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
Secure booking
Free cancellation available
