Pottery Road? 6 hours Tour in Tokoname, Crafting and Enjoying Pottery with All Your Senses
Joined 2025
Definition
Explore Tokoname’s unique pottery road, where you can create your own pottery masterpiece in a hands-on, sensory experience—something you won’t find anywhere else in Japan.
Who is it for?
Art and culture lovers seeking a unique, immersive experience.
What can you experience?
Walk the one-of-a-kind pottery-lined streets in Japan and craft pottery with local artisans.
What will you gain?
A deeper connection to Japan’s pottery tradition and a personal keepsake.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Nagoya Station
- The meeting point is Nagoya Station, right outside the Shinkansen ticket gates. You’ll find a large gold clock, a well-known landmark, making it easy to spot.
Yakimono-Sanpomichi (Pottery Footpath)
The Pottery Footpath offers a charming journey through Japan’s rich ceramic heritage, winding through historic kilns, artisan workshops, and traditional streets. Located in a renowned pottery-producing region, this scenic walk lets visitors experience the artistry and craftsmanship behind Japan’s finest ceramics. It is the only place in Japan where you can walk along a path made entirely of pottery, making this a truly unique experience.
Highlights & Experiences:
・The Only Pottery-Paved Path in Japan – Walk along the one and only pottery-paved path in Japan, an unforgettable experience exclusive to Tokoname.
・Pottery Experience – Try your hand at pottery-making with local artisans and create your own masterpiece. (The experience options are listed below. Please choose one.)
・Historic Kilns – Visit century-old kilns and see traditional pottery-making techniques in action.
・Unique Architecture – Admire walls made from old kiln tools and ceramic shards, a signature feature of the area.
・Artisan Shops & Galleries – Browse beautifully crafted pottery, from everyday tableware to exquisite tea ceremony pieces.
The Pottery Footpath is a unique blend of history, artistry, and craftsmanship, offering an immersive journey through Japan’s ceramic culture. This is the only place in Japan where you can walk a path made of pottery, making it an extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience.
Lunch
{Details of pottery experiences}
1. Hand-Building Experience
Fee: ￥1,000 to ￥2,500
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
A beginner-friendly experience where you shape clay with your hands. Prices depend on the size and type of item you make.
2. Pottery Wheel Experience (Throwing)
Fee: ￥2,000 to ￥4,000
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Create pottery using an electric wheel. The price varies based on the size and number of items made.
3. Painting Experience (Decoration)
Fee: ￥1,000 to ￥2,500
Duration: About 1 hour
Paint designs on pre-made ceramic pieces. Prices depend on the type of item and design.
Notice:
・Approximate Price: Prices listed are estimates and may vary depending on the type of pottery made.
・Estimates Provided During Creation: Exact costs will be given during the pottery creation process based on your selection.
・Shipping of Finished Pieces: Since firing and glazing take time, finished items will be shipped to you after they are completed. (International Shipping: ¥2,000 to ¥5,000 or more, depending on the size, weight, and destination country.)
Return to Nagoya
After enjoying the tour, we will head to Nagoya Station.
At Nagoya Station
Ending Point
At Nagoya Station
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
・English-speaking guide Fees
・Lunch Time
・Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra snacks, etc.)
・Transportation costs (for both the guide and yourself: ￥1,500 per person)
・Activity costs
・Travel insurance
Tour Important Information
・Available year-round, with customizable schedules for different group needs.
・Since pottery needs time to be fired, your creation will be shipped to your home once completed.(additional shipping fees apply)
Important message from the supplier
・You can easily enjoy the tour as a day trip or a short stopover from major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.
・Please make sure to have travel insurance, as the guide cannot be held responsible for any damages or losses.
・Bring enough cash, as some places may not accept credit cards.
・My main guiding areas are Aichi, Gifu, and Mie, but other locations can be arranged upon request.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Ryota T.
Welcome to Nagoyeah! (Nagoya, but way more fun!)
Hi, I'm Ryota, a nationally certified guide interpreter. I was born and raised in Nagoya, studied business administration in the U.S., and spent 5 years in IT sales before working in vending machine logistics for 10 years. Through my international collaborations, I deepened my appreciation for Japanese culture.
I’m thrilled that you’re considering a visit to Nagoya—a city where tradition and innovation come together, and warm-hearted locals are eager to share their stories with you.
To make your journey truly unforgettable, I offer personalized guides that present Nagoya not just as a collection of isolated "points" (individual tourist spots) but as a connected "surface"—a seamless journey weaving together related locations into a rich, cohesive story.
My goal is to create experiences where you can deeply immerse yourself in the culture, touch its essence, and uncover the stories behind each destination—leaving you with lasting inspiration that stays with you long after your journey.
Let’s make it a Nagoyeah experience together! Are you ready to explore Nagoya’s unique blend of old and new? Let’s get started!
$320/ per group
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