Tokoname 4.5 Hr Walking Tour Pottery Streets Kilns and Traditions

Tokoname Manekineko Street connects Tokoname Station to the Tokoname Ceramic Hall and is decorated with 39 ceramic maneki-neko made by local artisans. Each cat represents a symbol of good luck.

Tokoname Ceramic Hall introduces the history and craftsmanship of Tokoname ware, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, and serves as a gateway to the Tokoname Pottery Footpath.

The Tokoname Pottery Footpath is a scenic walking route through the town’s historic kiln sites, narrow lanes, and ceramic landmarks, offering a glimpse into Tokoname’s long tradition of pottery making.

Takita House is a preserved Meiji-era residence in Tokoname that offers insight into the lifestyle of a prosperous pottery merchant and the town’s ceramic heritage.

Toei Kiln (Noborigama) is a historic climbing kiln in Tokoname that illustrates traditional pottery firing techniques once central to the town’s ceramic production.