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Tokoname Pottery Town Walk Tour

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Pottery Footpath

Old Kiln

Old kiln

Pottery Footpath

Tokoname Pottery Town Walk Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2023

Roy K.

5.00 / 5

(6 reviews)

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Aichi

English (Native)

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Roy K.)

Up to 4 people

Tokoname town is famous for its pottery production, which was one of the six ancient kilns. It is located just a 10-minute taxi ride from Chubu Centrair International Airport and a 40-minute train ride from the center of Nagoya city.

You can enjoy a one-hour walk along the Pottery Footpath. There are great photo spots, pottery shops owned by local artists, casual restaurants, and coffee shops.

If you come from downtown Nagoya, you can enjoy a 4-hour tour that includes walking and lunch.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Hotel in Nagoya, Nagoya port, Chubu Centerair International Airport

11:00 AM

Tokoname Station

It will take about 1 hour from the hotels in Nagoya downtown using Meitetsu line.

12:00 PM

Tokoname Pottary Footpath

About one hour is enough to walk through Tokoname Pottery Footpath. On the way you can stop at your favorite pottery shops and old climbing kiln and enjoy the atmosphere of local traditional industrial town. At the end of Pottery Footpath you can take a rest at the restaurants and coffee shops.

01:00 PM

Tokoname Station

We will take Meitetsu line to go to Nagoya down town.

02:00 PM

Return to your hotel

Ending Point

Your hotel, Nagoya port or Chubu Centrair International Airpot

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Tour guide fee,

What‘s not included

Transportation fee for guests and guide for all ride

Meals

Admission fee for the facilities

Tour Important Information

・This tour involves one hour walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Pottery Footpath is a little bit hilly but not most parts are flat.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2023

Roy K.

5.00 / 5

(6 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Roy K.

I am Roy, who had been stationed in the United States for 11 years and experienced the business trips to more than 40 countries all over the world. My home town Nagoya has many amazing places to visit such as Atsuta shrine, Nagoya castle and Osu Kannon temples in the large shopping district. I will let you have unforgettable time in Nagoya area as a Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I look forward to showing you around and talking about Japanese old and new culture and history.

Reviews

Angela E.

5 / 5

May 28, 2026

The tour to Gujo-Hachiman town

May 28, 2026

Gifu

6 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Gujo-Hachiman Town Visit”

I contacted Roy a bit out of the blue, hoping he might be able to be a guide to an area not listed on his profile at the time. To my surprise, he was well-informed about the area and able to accommodate my request. I believe fate intervened to bring us to Roy, as he was absolutely amazing. We did not feel like we were with a guide; we felt like we were going on a day trip with a good friend who knows all about the area we wanted to see. You would NEVER know we were the first people he took to this area! He is so comfortable to be around, so knowledgeable, and so attuned to others' needs; it was a simply amazing and comfortable day. He was even able to recommend a restaurant that had food we all enjoyed (no small feat). If we are ever in Japan again, we will see if Roy can assist us, and we will send all our friends his way, too! Area visited: Gujo-Hachiman town Length of time: 6 hours 30 minutes We were: 3 adults ranging in age from mid-40s to mid-70s. Opinion of the town visited: LOVED it too! Highly recommend a day trip to this town before all the tourists find out about it!

Roy K.

Angela, I hope you had a wonderful trip in Japan. It was also the fortune for me to happen to be found and have an opportunity to visit Gujo-Hachiman town together with your group. Gujo-Hachiman is the untapped destination offering history, traditional housing structure and local culture and foods, where perfectly met your request to visit less busy inbound tourist destination. I look forward to seeing you again in Japan. Roy

Edith M.

5 / 5

Nov 20, 2025

Nagoya favorite one day tour

Nov 20, 2025

Nagoya

6 hours

“Nagoya Half Day”

Our guide,Roy was spectacular. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the local history and culture, making every stop come to life. For our first time in Nagoya he made the history so inteesting and explained everything in great detail but yet not over the top and we came away with so much information. He was very helpful answering our questions carefully. English was very good. He was patient and listened to what we wnated to do regarding food and shopping!

Roy K.

Edith, Thank you very much for your warm review. I also had a great time with you and your husband to walk around various destinations in Nagoya and enjoyed the inspired conversation. Have a wonderful holiday season. All the best, Roy

Maria F.

5 / 5

Mar 27, 2025

Nagoya private full day tour

Mar 27, 2025

Nagoya

8 hours

Customized

“Wonderful time with Roy”

Roy was wonderful. Very professional and knowledgable. He had a printed schedule of our day, which my husband loved. He also lost no time in teaching us. On our train ride, he took out his binder and gave us a short version of Japan's history, which we loved. He was great with my two boys! Thanks Roy!

Roy K.

Hi Maria, I’m glad to know you enjoyed the tour in Nagoya, which I was also so happy to spend time with your family from my favorite country. All the best, Roy