This one-day tour from Nagoya takes you to Tokoname, a historic pottery town brimming with culture and charm.

Stroll along the scenic pottery path, see hundreds of lucky cat statues, and enjoy the warmth of traditional ceramic culture — all just a short train ride from Nagoya.

What's Included? ▼

Public transportation fares
Tour guide (English)
Entrance fee to Takita Family Residence
Photography assistance at scenic spots

Exclusions ▼

Transportation to/from meeting point
Meals and beverages
Lucky Cat painting experience
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Travel insurance

Step by step

Tour Itinerary

Meeting Point — 9:15 AM

Starbucks, Main Building, Meitetsu Department Store
1-2-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya — we'll be waiting with a sign!

Travel to Tokoname

A scenic train ride from Nagoya to Tokoname.

Duration: 30 minutes

Tokoname Pottery Foot Path

￥Stroll through a charming old town lined with traditional kilns, pottery shops, and ceramic artworks. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover Tokoname's rich pottery heritage. Enjoy lunch in this historic district.

Duration: 2 hours

Tokonyan Giant Cat

Visit Tokonyan, Tokoname's beloved giant ceramic cat and one of the city's most popular photo spots.

Duration: 10 minutes

Lucky Cat Painting(optional)

The Maneki-neko painting experience is one of the highlights of this tour. Create your very own lucky cat to take home!

Duration: 1 hour

Takita Family Residence

A beautifully preserved merchant house from the Edo period, showcasing the life and business of a coastal shipping family in Tokoname.

Duration: 30 minutes

Travel back to Nagoya

Return by train from Tokoname.

Duration: 30 minutes

End of Tour

Nagoya Station

Number of Participants	Price per Person (JPY)
1–10 people	¥14,300
Children (under 12)	¥5,500

Tokoname Pottery Tour from Nagoya

Tour Itinerary