Tokoname Trip Overview
If you are using Chubu Centrair International Airport and wondering what to do for a few hours, consider taking this tour!
You will walk around Tokoname city known for pottery, which is 5 minutes away from the airport.
Tokoname’s pottery has a history of more than 1000 years. The city is also famous for “Manekineko”, a gesturing cat figure which is thought to bring prosperity to businesses. Many of those you see across Japan are made in Tokoname where there is a wide variety of themed figures. Imagine walking in a small city full of “Manekineko” and you will feel excited!
This tour highlighting pottery will introduce you to handmade crafts, and even let you make your own!
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Tokoname, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Literary, Art & Music Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tokoname, Aichi, Japan
If you are using Chubu Centrair International Airport and wondering what to do for a few hours, consider taking this tour!
You will walk around Tokoname city known for pottery, which is 5 minutes away from the airport.
Tokoname’s pottery has a history of more than 1000 years. The city is also famous for “Manekineko”, a gesturing cat figure which is thought to bring prosperity to businesses. Many of those you see across Japan are made in Tokoname where there is a wide variety of themed figures. Imagine walking in a small city full of “Manekineko” and you will feel excited!
This tour highlighting pottery will introduce you to handmade crafts, and even let you make your own!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tokonyan, 2 Chome Sakaemachi, Tokoname 479-0836 Aichi Prefecture
A huge “Manekineko” statue that watches over the area; it has become the city’s symbol due to its head, which is larger than a human being. Get close and take photos!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kaisendonya Shipping Agency Takita Family Residence, 4-75, Sakaecho, Tokoname Aichi Prefecture
You can walk inside and learn the history of the house built during Tokoname’s prosperous era when ships were used to transport cargo.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dokanzaka, 4 Sakaemachi, Tokoname 479-0836 Aichi Prefecture
A place is full of Tokoname’s pottery where you will find Tokoname-yaki (Tokoname ware) pipes buried in the road and along both walls! Take photos of this scenery covered with clay pipes, because you will only find it here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Climbing Kiln, 6, Sakaecho, Tokoname Aichi Prefecture
Eight large kilns used to bake pottery until 1974. You will also notice 10 chimneys, a unique feature, indicating the large production of pottery at that time.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: ともの世界, 6 Chome Sakaemachi, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0836, Japan
A cozy shop selling originally crafted dishes and goods using Tokoname’s clay. You will feel your heart relaxing just by looking at the simple but beautifully shaped potteries.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: INAX MUSEUMS, 1-130 Okueicho, Tokoname 479-0823 Aichi Prefecture
Hands-on museums where you can experience pottery-making. You can learn the whole process through seeing, touching, feeling and creating pottery. There are several spots which you can choose to visit these museums. INAX MUSEUMS are also highly recommended for those who are art-lovers♪
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
