Meet a Contemporary Ceramic Artist in Tokoname

Highlights - Step inside the private home studio of internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Chikako Yoshikawa. - Meet master teapot artisan Yoshiki Murata, with over 60 years of craftsmanship. - Discover one-of-a-kind Tokoname teapots shaped by tradition, imagination, and playful creativity. - Walk Tokoname’s historic Pottery Footpath among kilns, brick chimneys, studios, and galleries. - Experience how tradition and contemporary creativity come together in Tokoname pottery. Overview Discover Tokoname pottery, where 1,000 years of tradition inspire new forms. Walk the historic Pottery Footpath, where old kilns, chimneys, and workshops reveal Tokoname’s ceramic heritage. Visit ceramic artist Chikako Yoshikawa’s private studio and hear about her vision and creative process Then meet Yoshiki Murata, a master artisan with 60 years of experience making Tokoname teapots. See his creations up close and discover how traditional techniques meet playful forms and colors.

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   Stop 1

   2.3 hours

   Walk through a pottery district shaped by more than 1,000 years of ceramic production. Follow atmospheric lanes past old brick chimneys, historic kilns, the iconic Clay Pipe Hill, and small workshops and galleries where Tokoname’s pottery heritage remains part of everyday life.

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   Tokoname City Cermaic Hall

   50 min

   Step inside the home studio of contemporary ceramic artist Chikako Yoshikawa and discover the creative world behind her distinctive work. Yoshikawa has exhibited in Japan and internationally, including in Germany, the Czech Republic, India, and Spain. View her expressive ceramic pieces, learn about the ideas and processes behind her work, and enjoy the rare opportunity to speak directly with the artist in English. *Please note that the actual destination is Chikako Yoshikawa's private studio, which is different from the location listed above.

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   Tokoname City Cermaic Hall

   1.7 hours

   Meet Yoshiki Murata, who has devoted more than six decades to the craft of Tokoname teapot making. His workshop is filled with distinctive teapots in unexpected shapes, colors, and designs, each combining traditional craftsmanship with his own playful creative spirit. See and handle individual pieces up close, and perhaps discover a one-of-a-kind teapot that speaks to you. *Please note that the actual destination is Yoshiki Murata's private studio, which is different from the location listed above.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour involves walking between locations, including through the historic Pottery Footpath. Some areas have slopes and uneven surfaces, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Some workshops and galleries may only accept cash. If you plan to make any purchases, please bring some cash with you.
• This package tour includes statutory accident compensation in accordance with Japan’s Travel Agency Act. We also recommend that travelers purchase their own travel insurance for broader medical and travel-related coverage.
• Minimum age of participants is 7.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.