An Artistic Path Woven by Earth and Fire.
【1-Day Tour from Nagoya】
A Journey to Historic Pottery Kilns and the Giant Maneki-neko
Narrow slopes wind like a maze. Ceramic fragments are embedded underfoot, and the nostalgic scent of clay wafts from the black-walled factories.
Tokoname, one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, is a photogenic town where time seems to stand still.
Why not search for your own favorite pottery while watched over by the giant guardian cat, "Tokonyan"?
In addition to transfers from Nagoya, this tour is ideal for sightseeing before your flight.
Tour Price
| Plan Name | 【Private Transfer Included】Tokoname Pottery Path & Giant Maneki-neko Tour |
| Price | ¥12,000 / person (Tax included) ※Price applies for bookings of 2 or more people. |
| Minimum participants | 2 ※Solo travelers can also apply. Please contact us separately for pricing. |
| Included in the price | ・Round-trip transfer (Nagoya City ⇔ Tokoname Area) ・Vehicle, driver, fuel, highway tolls, and parking fees. |
Itinerary
10:00 🚐 Departure
We pick you up at your designated hotel or station. Pick-up at Chubu Centrair International Airport is also possible.
11:00 🐱 Arrival & Giant Maneki-neko "Tokonyan"
Welcomed by Tokoname's symbol, a giant 3.8m tall Maneki-neko! Let's enjoy taking photos with its impressive face in the background.
11:30–13:00 🚶♂️ Pottery Footpath (Course A)
Picturesque scenery continues everywhere, including brick chimneys and "Dokanzaka" (Clay Pipe Hill) made from recycled pottery. Stroll leisurely through the maze-like paths. (Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours)
13:00 🍽️ Cafe Lunch & Pottery Hunting
Enjoy lunch served on Tokoname ware at a stylish cafe renovated from an old folk house. After lunch, look for souvenirs at the gallery.From cute daily-use tableware to one-of-a-kind pieces by artists, wonderful encounters await you. (Duration & Lunch: Approx. 2 hours / Food and drink costs are not included)
15:00 🏺 INAX Live Museum (Optional)
A beautiful museum where you can learn the history of clay and ceramics, including the "Tile Museum." The colorful tile space is also a popular photo spot. (Admission fee must be paid separately on-site)
16:00 🚐 Leave Tokoname
Heading back with memories of the pottery town.
17:00 🏡 Arrival
We will drop you off at your designated location (hotel or station in Nagoya). Drop-off at Chubu Centrair International Airport for your flight is also possible. Perfect for your last day of sightseeing.
※The schedule above is a model itinerary. Times may vary depending on traffic conditions. We can adjust the schedule according to your requests.
Would you like to join this exciting journey?
Please feel free to contact us for reservations or any questions regarding the plan.