Join our Tokoname Pottery Path Walking Tour and Pottery Experience and explore Tokoname’s pottery heritage and Manekineko charm on this immersive walking tour with a local guide!
Just 40 minutes from Nagoya, Tokoname is one of Japan’s renowned Six Ancient Kilns, with over 900 years of ceramic history. Walk the scenic Pottery Footpath, spot dozens of adorable Manekineko (fortune cat) statues, and explore Tokoname’s shipping legacy at the historic Takita Residence.
You’ll visit iconic sites like the Dokan-slope, where pottery shards were used to reinforce the hillsides, and see a real climbing kiln up close.
Finish the tour at a working pottery studio, watching a master potter in action and learning about this time-honored craft.
This is a fun, hands-on cultural experience, perfect for families, pottery lovers, photographers, and curious travelers alike.
🔥 Walk through Tokoname’s clay-covered streets and uncover the spirit of Japanese pottery!
Adult: 26,100 yen + taxes /person
Child: 4 – 12 years old: 13,050 yen + taxes /person
Infant: 0 – 3 years old: free
Private Tour
Nagoya Station Silver Clock (Google Maps)
Nagoya Station Silver Clock (Google Maps)
9:15 ~ 18:00 (approx. 9 hours)
English, Spanish
Yes! This tour is perfect for families. Children usually love spotting the many Manekineko (fortune cats) along the street and enjoy the creative hands-on pottery workshop. The walking distance is short and manageable for most kids.
In light rain, the tour will proceed as planned—please bring appropriate rain gear. In case of severe weather, we may cancel and offer you a full refund or rescheduling options.
We do our best to accommodate dietary needs with advance notice. Please let us know at least one week in advance if you have any allergies or restrictions, so we can make suitable arrangements where possible.
Our team of guides has expanded from our co-founders, Lena and Elly, to include passionate Japanese and international guides living in and around Nagoya. Each of our guides loves sharing the unique aspects of Nagoya and its surroundings with travelers from all over the world.
They can’t wait to meet you!
