Tokoname tour from Nagoya

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1 Day
Hilly area

This one-day tour from Nagoya takes you to Tokoname, a historic pottery town.

Stroll along the scenic pottery path, see hundreds of lucky cat statues, and enjoy the charm of traditional ceramic culture.

What's Included? ▼
  • Public Transportation fares
  • Tour guide (English, Chinese, Korean, Thai)
  • Entrance fee to INAX Live Museum and Takita Family residence
  • Photography assistance at scenic spots
Exclusions ▼
  • Transportation to/from meeting point
  • Meals and beverages
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Travel insurance
  • OPTIONAL Lucky cat painting experience

Tour Itinerary

Meeting Point - 9:15AM
Starbucks, Main Building, Meitetsu Department Store, 1-2-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-8505, Japan
We will be waiting for you with a sign!
Meeting Point
🚃 Travel to Tokoname
Train ride + Bus ride
Duration: 30 minutes + 5 minutes
INAX Live Museum
INAX Live Museum is a unique ceramic-themed museum in Tokoname. You can learn about tile-making, explore beautiful exhibits, and try hands-on pottery experiences.
Duration: 2 hours
Museum
Travel to Tokoname Foot Path
Bus ride
Duration: 5 minutes
Tokoname Foot Path
Walk through a charming old town lined with kilns, pottery shops, and ceramic art. A great way to explore Tokoname's rich pottery history. Lunch here
Duration: 2 hours
Tokonyan
Lucky cat painting (optional)
The Maneki-neko painting experience is very popular. Prices start from ¥2,200 per cat, and you can take home your painted cat on the same day. Create your very own lucky cat!
Duration: 1 hour
Luckycat workshop
Takita Family Residence(Former Shipping Agent's House)
A beautifully preserved merchant house from the Edo period, showcasing the life and business of a coastal shipping family in Tokoname.
Duration: 1 hour
Takita Family
Travel back to Nagoya
Train ride
Duration: 30 minutes
End of the tour
Nagoya station
Tour Guide Languages
English • 中文 • 한국어 • ภาษาไทย
Tour Attributes
Cat lovers Pottery lovers Anime lovers (Tokoname is a filming location for A Whisker Away.) Hidden Gems
Price List
Number of Participants Price per Person (JPY)
1-10 people ¥14,300
Children (under 12) ¥5,000 per child