Aichi: Tokoname Pottery Path & Japans Ancient Kiln Tradition
Tokoname
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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 w...
Points forts
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
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Billet mobile
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
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Walking tour of the Tokoname Pottery Path
Historical and cultural commentary on Tokoname ware and pottery production
Guide
Transport jusqu'au point de rendez-vous
Repas
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Tokoname Ceramic Hall
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.
Retour
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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 w...
Points forts
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Walking tour of the Tokoname Pottery Path
Historical and cultural commentary on Tokoname ware and pottery production
Guide
Transport jusqu'au point de rendez-vous
Repas
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Tokoname Ceramic Hall
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.
Retour
Itinéraire
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Tokonyan
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.
15 minutes
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Tokoname Pottery Footpath
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.
40 minutes
3
Kaisendonya Shipping Agency Takita Family Residence
Takita 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.
20 minutes
4
Dokanzaka
Dokanzaka 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.
15 minutes
5
Noborigama Square Exhibition & Workshop
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.