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Tokoname
Tokoname Pottery and Teapots Studio Visit and Town Tour
- Duration3 hours
- Max Travelers10 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Art Tours
Overview
Highlights
-Step inside the Studio of an award-winning teapot craftsman, rarely open to the public
-Learn the secrets of brewing smooth, flavorful tea with Tokoname teapots
-Savor Japanese tea with traditional wagashi sweets in an intimate setting
-Stroll Tokoname’s pottery path with a local guide
-Explore galleries, shops, and cafés at your own pace after the tour
Tour Overview
Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns with over 1,000 years of history, is renowned worldwide for its teapots and living ceramic traditions. On this tour, you’ll step inside the studio of a master craftsman, normally closed to the public, to discover the artistry and function of Tokoname teapots and learn traditional tea brewing with seasonal wagashi sweets. A guided walk along the Pottery Footpath reveals historic kilns, galleries, and walls of clay pipes, offering insight into the town’s heritage. The tour concludes with free time to explore shops, cafés, or enjoy lunch at your own pace.
Gallery
What's included
Tea-brewing experience with wagashi sweets
Visit to Chaden Teapot Studio
Professional, English-speaking guide
Travel Insurance
What's Not included
Transportation to the meeting point
Personal expenses (meals, shopping, etc.)
Guide gratuities (optional)Guide gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
Meet up with the guide and walk to the experience location.
Tour the pottery studio where teapots are crafted, experience the art of brewing delicious tea using a Tokoname teapot taught directly by the artisan, and savor the tea alongside traditional Japanese sweets.
A local guide will take you through the town where you can feel the history of Tokoname pottery.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is conducted in English. A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.