Tokoname Pottery Experience with Japanese Tea and Footpath Walk
- Visit a working teapot kiln and learn to brew tea the Tokoname way
- Create your own pottery at a historic kiln
- Wander the atmospheric Tokoname Pottery Footpath lined with shops and studios
- Experience over 1,000 years of ceramic history in one of Japan’s oldest pottery towns
What to expect
Tokoname, located on the Chita Peninsula, is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns and has been a hub of ceramic production for over 1,000 years. Renowned for its high-quality teapots, the town combines rich history with a thriving contemporary craft culture. This one-day tour takes you into the heart of Tokoname’s ceramic heritage.
Begin with a visit to a teapot kiln where you’ll enjoy a hands-on tea brewing experience using Tokoname ware. Then, dive into pottery-making yourself at Kakuzan Tōen, a kiln with over a century of history. Wrap up with a walk along the scenic Tokonbame Pottery Footpath, where narrow lanes reveal galleries, climbing kilns, and quaint stores.
It’s a journey through craftsmanship, tradition, and the warm hospitality of Tokoname.
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